Best outofspecpodcast Podcasts (2024)

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Trading The New VinFast For The Tesla Model 3 w/ 145,000 Miles! Francie's EV Roadtrips 24:46

1h ago24:46

24:46

Episode 429: Join Francie as she recaps her major takeaways from her most recent road trip from Colorado to Tennessee in the old BEAK, Out of Spec Tesla Model 3 with over 145,000 miles on the odometer. She points out what she preferred about the VinFast, what strengths lie in the Tesla road tripping, and the importance of route planning. Plug in to…

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Rivian's Newest EV Charging Station Near Yosemite! Boutique Charge Stops Could Be The Future 15:37

1h ago15:37

15:37

Episode 428: Plug in with Francie to talk about Rivian's newest electric vehicle charging outpost near Yosemite National Park. She discusses the specs of the site as well as the idea of designing our own boutique EV charging stations - what would yours have? Let us know in the comments. Shoutout to @riviantrackr for helping fact check the deets! Li…

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Modernizing The Grid - How Are Utilities Keeping Up w/ Our Electric Needs? 1:09:03

2h ago1:09:03

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Episode 427: Join Francie and expert Kevin Hernandez, partner at ScottMadden and expert in modernizing the grid for our future, to talk all things electrical, utilities, & ev infrastructure. Kevin answers every question we've been gathering about how we are moving towards a utility system and grid that is as future proofed as possible to support th…

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Toyota's EV Strategy Is... Interesting 30:13

1h ago30:13

30:13

Episode 426: Jordan recaps his time at Toyota headquarters learning about what there is and isn't to know about Toyotas electric vehicle strategy. From EV plans to EV reality, Jordan discusses with Francie everything he gathered from the event, Toyota's general auto plans, and the lack of EV innovation. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information…

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Update Your Tesla App To Avoid Phantom Drain! 20:02

1h ago20:02

20:02

Episode 425: Join Francie and Jordan to talk about the not so spooky phantom drain that might happen to your EV. They discuss the Tesla mobile app update that should improve efficiency when it comes to phantom drain, the cause and commonality of phantom drain, and how to avoid it. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below…

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Fisker Sells All Cars To Be NYC Taxis! 51:02

1h ago51:02

51:02

Episode 424: Join Francie and Adam from @Aslash304 AKA Adam's EV Everything to talk about the court approved sale that makes it official that remaining Fisker inventory will go to American Lease to be NYC taxis. Adam is a former Fisker owner and is following along and documenting the company's progress (or ... demise). Tune in to see what Fisker ow…

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Starbucks Serving Up 400kW EV Chargers w/ Mercedes-Benz Partnership! 14:15

1h ago14:15

14:15

Episode 423: Francie gives you the full download on the Mercedez-Benz High-Power Charging & Starbucks EV charging network partnership - it's not the first EV charging partnership we've seen from either company! What's the hardware, where will theses sites be, and what does this mean for EV drivers? Plug in with us to discuss it all. Shoutout to our…

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Two New Porsche Macan Trims Revealed! Macan RWD & Macan 4S 14:08

2h ago14:08

14:08

Episode 422: Join Kyle and William to talk about the new Porsche Macan trims. Now we have a total of 4 electric Macan trims to choose from. Which one do you think makes the most sense? Will the new RWD Macan be the roadtrip car to choose? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for…

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Every EV On Display At Electrify Expo Denver! Full Walking Tour w/ Francie & Jordan 34:29

17m ago34:29

34:29

Episode 421: Join Francie and Jordan as they walk around Electrify Expo Denver & show you everything electric on display at this EV event! From major automakers to EV conversions to electric bikes & surprise Redbull gifts from Ford - you'll love walking along with us! Let us know what you'd want to take home with you. https://www.electrifyexpo.com/…

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Electrify Expo Founder On Capturing The New Wave Of EV Enthusiasts 22:59

30m ago22:59

22:59

Episode 420: Join Francie, Jordan & BJ Birtwell CEO & Founder of @ElectrifyTV / Electrify Expo to talk about this huge electric vehicle event. They dive into the details of the first and latest expos, lessons learned along the way, moving from early adopters to today's EV curious folks, and how BJ thinks automakers can sell more EVs. Electrify Expo…

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400kW EV Chargers Are On Their Way! Alpitronic Hypercharges Mercedes Charing Network 33:09

2h ago33:09

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Episode 419: Join Francie and CEO of Alpitronic Americas, Mike Doucleff, to talk about fast charging in the US. Mercedes has decided to partner with Alpitronic for their charging network expansion. Why did they decide to partner with Mercedes Benz? Let's talk reliability, and building chargers in America! Shoutout to our sponsors for more informati…

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Buy More Range for Your Tesla Model Y RWD! Software Locked Features 18:52

2h ago18:52

18:52

Episode 418: Join William to talk about software locked features in the auto industry and the news that you can now unlock more range in the Tesla Model Y. What are the implications of locking down hardware with software updates? Are there benefits with this approach for consumers, or is it only for automaker profit? Shoutout to our sponsors for mo…

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Driving From the Netherlands To Capetown - Fully Electric 4x4 Adventure 1:11:09

3h ago1:11:09

1:11:09

Episode 417: Join Maarten and Renske from @4x4electric to talk about an adventure of a life time. Driving all the way from the Netherlands, to South Africa (and back), in an electric vehicle. An insane adventure with ups and downs. Mostly powered by solar energy! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins K…

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Battery Prices Keep Plummeting - The Road to Affordable EVs 10:37

19h ago10:37

10:37

Episode 416: Francie deep dives into the world of batteries. What kind of battery prices do we need to see to get affordable electric cars? What is the status of the battery market? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.…

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The Best Model 3 Variant Is Back On Sale! Tesla Reintroduces Long Range RWD 28:05

1d ago28:05

28:05

Episode 415: The best Model 3 variant is back on sale. Join Francie, Coleton and Andreas to talk about why this is a good spec, price and incentives. Andreas just bought a new Model 3, does he have buyers remorse now that this new Model 3 available? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit foco…

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Toyota Finally Invests In EV Charging! IONNA Gains Notoriously EV Resistant Automaker as Founder 8:45

2d ago8:45

8:45

Episode 414: Francie sits down today to tell you all about Toyota Motors North America joining IONNA, the EV charging LLC formed by an original 7 automakers, to support the effort of building out 30,000 EV charge points by 2030. Sources used to support today's show: Press release: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toyota-invests-in-ev-chargi…

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Tesla & GM Partner In Mexico To Build 1000 Charge Points Throughout The Country! 11:47

3d ago11:47

11:47

Episode 413: Join Francie as she covers what we know about GM Mexico and Tesla's partnership to build out 1000 charge points in the country. How many EVs are on the road in Mexico? Why GM and Tesla? Let's ask those questions and dive into the details. Sources used to support today's show: Drive Tesla Canada: https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/gm-part…

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Proper Charging Etiquette at Fast Chargers: EV80Quette with Brian and Adam 47:18

7d ago47:18

47:18

Episode 412: Join @EV_OG and @Aslash304 to talk about how to behave at DC fast chargers. Our regular host Francie is joining in on the discussion about what to do if you encounter different challenges on road trips and how we can make EV charging better for everyone. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Colli…

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Fisker Final Bulk Purchase Fire Sale! Software Sharing, Price Cuts, & Owner Resources 10:52

4d ago10:52

10:52

Episode 410: Plug in with Francie to see if Fisker Inc. is catching a break and selling their remaining EV Fisker Ocean SUVs to a company in NYC. Could your next taxi be a Fisker Ocean? Tune in for the deal details, software implications, and resources for Fisker EV owners. Fisker Owner Association: https://www.fiskeroa.com/ Fisker Maintenance redd…

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Electrify America May Stop You From Full Charging! New 85% Limit Trial 21:54

4d ago21:54

21:54

Episode 410: Join Francie and Max to talk about the new implentations from Electrify America. What are the issues with imposing a 85% charge limit? What about the EV drivers that need to charge to 100% to get to where they are going? What are some solutions to the congestion problem? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links be…

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Most Public EV Charging Down In Houston TX - Hurricane, Rolling Blackouts, & Back-Up Plans 12:14

5d ago12:14

12:14

Episode 409: Join Francie and Max on today's breaking episode regarding public charging availability for EV drivers in the Houston, TX area due to hurricane Beryl. Check with your local resources, news, and authorities for best safety measures and updated information. NOAA: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at2+shtml/144916.shtml?tswind120 …

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Volvo EX30 Software Glitches So Bad Some Owners Are Returning Them! 11:17

5d ago11:17

11:17

Episode 408: Francie talks about the issues with the EX30 that are so bad that some owners have chosen to return their cars. How much can we trust automakers to update our cars and fix issues into the future? Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *De…

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Tesla Model Y Refresh Spotted! 8:05

6d ago8:05

8:05

Episode 407: Tesla Model Y Juniper Refresh spotted and posted to reddit! Join Francie to check out the photos & anticipate updates based on the Tesla Model 3 Highland Refresh. Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaModelY/comments/1dxjg83/possible_new_model_y_sighting/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content…

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Rivian’s EV Route Planner Might Mislead You! Why Is A Better Route Planner Not Integrated Yet? 31:32

9d ago31:32

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Episode 406: Join Francie and Jordan as they chat about where Rivian's EV Route Planning software and functionality does well and does poorly - including misleading you by prioritizing the Rivian Adventure Network to a fault. Where is A Better Route Planner software in Rivian's native software you ask? We're not sure when we'll see that. Plug in fo…

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If You’re About To Lease A Tesla Be Aware Of These Hidden Clauses! 29:56

18d ago29:56

29:56

Episode 405: Francie and Coleton talk about Tesla's lease terms and what to be aware of before you decide on how to acquiring your next EV! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: …

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This Trailer Is Perfect For EV Semi Trucks! E-Power Assistance For More Range, Stability, & More 59:55

9d ago59:55

59:55

Episode 404: Join Francie on today's episode all about flipping semi truck and heavy duty electrification around and looking at it from the back end - electric propulsion. Francie is joined by CEO and Founder of Range Energy, Ali Javidan! Range: https://range.energy/ Disclaimer: There is a bit of distortion on Francie's mic for this episode - apolo…

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Behind Norway’s World Leading EV Adoption Rates - Incentives, Pricing, & Charging 39:25

10d ago39:25

39:25

Episode 403: Join Francie as she speaks with William aka @RoamingNorway from, yes, Norway! They dive into some logical and some surprising reasons why EVs work especially well in Norway & how this country became the EV capital of the world. 00:00 Intro 4:26 The story EV's in Norway 7:35 Incentives 10:30 Why EV's 12:50 Living with an EV 14:27 Speed …

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Coleton's Crazy Cheap Kia EV6 Lease! Deal Details & First Impressions 30:10

15d ago30:10

30:10

Episode 402: Join Francie and Coleton hop on today's podcast to talk about crazy cheap Kia EV6 deals in Colorado. Tune in to find out why Coleton leased a Kia EV6, the terms of the lease, & Coleton's impressions on the car. They also dive into this strategy of automakers pushing out very inexpensive leases and what that could mean for future sales.…

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The EV Charging Deserts Of America 17:52

13d ago17:52

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Episode 401: Join Francie as she walks you through the map of the US pointing out stretches of highways and freeways that lack EV charging infrastructure. Rural charging numbers have grown a bit quicker than urban in recent years. Plug in for all the details. Sources used to support today's show: - https://www.pewresearch.org/data-labs/2024/05/23/e…

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Volvo EX30 Is Sadly Delayed In The US! Here’s The Full Story 13:26

14d ago13:26

13:26

Episode 400: Plug in with Francie today to get all the details on the Volvo EX30 delay in the US market. She reads the emails to owners, shares your options as a reservation holder, and goes into all the details about Volvo EX30 specs. Links: - https://www.volvocars.com/us/cars/ex30-electric/ Kyle's tweet: https://x.com/itskyleconner/status/1806026…

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My Top Tips For Your EV Road Trips! What I've Learned So Far 18:16

15d ago18:16

18:16

Episode 399: Join Francie as she goes over her top tips to help have the best EV road trip! Definitely let us know in the comments what your #1 EV road trip would be. [ CHAPTERS ] 0:00 Introduction About EV Road Trips 02:47 Know Your EV 04:53 Download & Use The Apps! 07:23 Have Your EV Charging Supplies - Chargers, Adapters, Etc. 08:41 Follow EV Ch…

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Volvo Is Limiting Functions Of EX90 At Launch! Here’s What Will Be Missing 10:29

16d ago10:29

10:29

Episode 398: Sit down with Francie on today's episode as she goes over the list of functionalities that the Volvo EX90 may or may not have at the time of launch. When is a product too incomplete to deliver to customers? Good questions, let's plug in to discuss. Volvo's list of functionalities and features: https://volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/det…

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Rivian & VW Form Joint Venture - Start Up & Legacy Automaker Partner On EV Software 43:26

17d ago43:26

43:26

Episode 397: Join Francie, Jose from @riviantrackr and Jordan from Out of Spec to dive into the details of what this means! Software is HUGE when it comes to EVs so what does this mean if Rivian and Volkswagen are forming a joint venture to address it together? Plug in for all the details, implications, and opinions. Press release: https://rivian.c…

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Tesla Will Give You A Worse Charging Battery If You Don’t Qualify For The EV Tax Credit 12:09

18d ago12:09

12:09

Episode 396: Join Francie as she dives into news about Tesla manufacturing EVs in the US - some that are and some that are not eligible for the federal EV tax credit. She breaks down the battery differences, the tax credit requirements, eligible Tesla models, and more. Tesla inventory: https://www.tesla.com/inventory/new/my?arrangeby=plh&zip=80525&…

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VinFast VF8 Software Update Fixed Basically All My Problems 17:49

19d ago17:49

17:49

Episode 395: Join Francie on today's episode as she talks about how the latest update to her VinFast VF8 fixed basically all her problems - even if she had to go to Kansas to get it. She discusses the changes, OTA updates in general, VinFast's approach vs. other EV manufacturers, and more. Plug in! Vinfast store locator: https://vinfastauto.us/find…

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Smoking Porsches w/ A Tesla Model 3 Performance - EV Race Bans, Best Mods, & Charging w/ Jon Bickford 45:21

20d ago45:21

45:21

Episode 394: Are you curious about the place of EVs in the traditionally combustion engine racing, autocross, and other performance competitions? Then tune in for this episode of the Out of Spec Podcast with Jon Bickford to learn about his experience using a Tesla Model 3 in racing events. Francie, Jerome from @OutofSpecRenew , and Jon chat about a…

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Tesla Model 3 Under $40K w/ Full EV Tax Credit! Batteries, Range, & Upgrades 11:46

22d ago11:46

11:46

Episode 393: Francie gives you a quick update on Tesla's Model 3 (Refresh) pricing with the new EV tax credit options. She compares the different options and values for the Long Range, RWD, and Performance options so you have all the info to compare when shopping for any EV on the market. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their lin…

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ChargePoint Will Sell LG EV Chargers! Filling Hardware Gaps & Focusing On Software 29:27

24d ago29:27

29:27

Episode 392: In today's interview, Francie & Rich Mohr from @ChargePointnet explore the recent announcement of ChargePoint and LG Electronics joining forces. They discuss ChargePoint's decision to expand its software platform to work with third-party chargers, specifically LG's hardware, and analyze the potential impact of this collaboration on the…

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Fisker Has Fallen! Owners Must Decide What To Do With Their EVs 1:02:48

26d ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Episode 391: Francie presents the numbers from Magna, the manufacturer of the Fisker Ocean, and it does not look great. The former Fisker Ocean owner, Brian, talks with Francie about his regrets with the Fisker Ocean. Join them in a conversation about the experience of owning the car, and moving on! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information fin…

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VinFast Road Trip Was A Success! 1100 Miles From TN To CO, Full Software Update, & All EV The Data 21:11

27d ago21:11

21:11

Episode 390: Francie recaps the second and final leg of her EV roadtrip taking the VinFast VF8 from Tennessee to Colorado. She talks about the VinFast software update dealership experience, charging stops, all the facts & figures she's gathered, and her thoughts about the trip overall. Thanks for your support as she traveled across the country! Sho…

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An EV Charging Lounge In The Middle Of Arkansas?! Full Tour Franklin’s Charging 27:18

1M ago27:18

27:18

Episode 389: Join Francie on her first charging stop from Tennessee to Colorado at Franklin's Charging in Little Rock, Arkansas. Take the full tour with Francie and JT - the mastermind of the operation - and learn about the origin story of this EV charging lounge in the middle of Arkansas, the daily work put into the station, and JT's plans for the…

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VinFast Cross Country Road Trip Update! Interop Issues, Pet Mode Failure, & Efficiency Stats 20:59

1M ago20:59

20:59

Episode 388: Join Francie from Wichita as she updates you on the first leg of her road trip in the VinFast out to Colorado. She talks about the stats along the way, charging stops highlights and lowlights, and pontificates about boutique EV charging stations vs. lifeless parking lot stations. Francie's ( @heyfrancie ) twitter: https://x.com/hey_fra…

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The Universal EV Hard Reset That No One Tells You About! It Worked For My VinFast… 11:43

1M ago11:43

11:43

Episode 387: Join Francie as she tries the universal EV hard reset and sees it work for her VinFast VF8! Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000. Find us on all of these places: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpo…

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Polestar 3 SUV Finally Here & Maybe Worth The Wait - Let's Talk Specs, Delays, & Details 33:20

1M ago33:20

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386: Join Francie and Max to talk about the specs of the 2025 Polestar 3 that is finally here. They discuss the delays leading up to this EV SUV hitting the market, the details on the launch editions available now, and Polestar's strategy to compete in this market. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1FWpJ2YQVAs Polestar: https://www.polestar.com/us…

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What 2 Rivian Owners Think Of New R1 Refresh! 2nd Generation EV Lineup Changes & Details 53:05

1M ago53:05

53:05

Episode 385: Join Francie as she goes over the specs of the new R1 lineup refresh AKA Rivian's 2nd generation changes to the R1T and R1S. Later she is joined by Tom from @StateOfChargeWithTomMoloughney and Jose from @riviantrackr to see what these 2 Rivian owners think of these updates - are they enough? Is there more missing? Let's plug in! Kyle's…

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Almost Stranded In The VinFast VF8! But... It's My Own Fault 10:09

1M ago10:09

10:09

Episode 384: Due to her own forgetfulness, Francie almost makes a leisurely run out to the countryside a situation of a stranded VinFast VF8! She goes over the biggest issues, her plans for servicing, and efficiency of this outing in her EV. Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: - Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com …

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First Ever Off-Road EV Charging On Lake Superior! Polaris EVs, Solar, Batteries & 100mi Of Trails 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

Episode 382: Join Francie and Jordan from the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula to chat about Polaris's electric RANGER XP Kinetic side-by-side, outdoor recreation turned electric, Yotta's EV chargers, and even more details about this first-of-its-kind project! Polaris press release: https://prn.to/3XbuQtT Yotta energy: https://www.yot…

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Gone In 40 Seconds! EV Home Chargers Sliced & Stolen In The Night 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

Episode 382: Join Francie and Kelly, who had his at home EV charger sliced and stolen in under 40 seconds right from his front door. Kelly caught it all on camera and they discuss how many chargers are vandalized and stolen, what you can do to prevent it, and more! Kelly's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhdGCyUrBag Shoutout to our sponsors …

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Exclusive Q&A w/ Kempower Leadership - Unveiling Their North American Expansion At Grand Opening 50:25

2M ago50:25

50:25

Francie travels to North Carolina to experience the unveiling of Kempower's new factory. Straight from Finland, this proven charging hardware manufacturer has always been of special interest due to their satelitte system and great reliability. Francie asks the CEO, Tomi Ristimäki, some important questions! Shoutout to our sponsors for more informat…

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First 6 NEVI Sites Are Live! Hardware, PlugShare Scores, & Locations Of These EV Charging Stations 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

Episode 380: Francie brings you the updates on all the currently live and operational sites brought to you by NEVI funding. What are they rated on PlugShare? Where are they? What's the hardware? Tune in for the details. Links/sources used to support today's show: - Ohio: https://www.plugshare.com/location/581134 - New York: https://www.plugshare.co…

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