Cadillac LYRIQ EV Qualifies For Full $7500 Tax Credit – GM Is Busy Revamping Supply Chains

From Out of Spec Podcast. Francie hops on the podcast to go over the details of the Cadillac LYRIQ being now eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. LYRIQ website: https://www.cadillac.com/electric/lyriq Federal tax credit link: https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax2023.shtml Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ – Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find…

Kyle Goes To Electrify America’s EV Charging Flagship & Likes It! Indoor, Amenities, & Safety

From Out of Spec Podcast. Kyle comes onto the podcast to tell Francie all about the Electrify America electric vehicle charging hub/flagship in San Francisco, California. He speaks to the EV charging hardware, his experience, the tour, cool aspects, what he liked about it, and more. Full tour video on @OutofSpecReviews: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTQog0DtALs Shoutout to our…

Francie Answers Your VF8 Questions After 1 Month & 1,000 Miles! Likes, Dislikes & More | Episode 292

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Francie as she goes over her impressions of the VinFast VF8 Eco after 1 month and 1,000 miles. She speaks to her likes and dislikes, answers your questions Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below: – Star Charge: https://www.starcharge.com/charging/ – Kempower: https://kempower.com/america/charging-solutions/ Find us on…

Stellantis Turns Profit On EVs – Great News From A Legacy Manufacturer | Episode 280

From Out of Spec Podcast. Huge news from Stellantis! Sit down with Francie to hear how this Legacy manufacturer turned a profit on EVs. Episode 265: Stellantis announces NACS https://youtu.be/RJGr0_C3g1Y?feature=shared Ram ProMaster EV: https://www.ramtrucks.com/revolution/ram-promaster-ev.html Sources used in today’s show: Stellantis turns profit: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/15/business/stellantis-earnings-electric-vehicles/index.html#:~:text=The%20company%20is%20moving%20ahead,euros%20or%20nearly%20%2411%20billion. Mercedes "brutal" EV market: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/mercedes-benz-expects-hit-lower-end-returns-forecast-cars-division-2023-10-26/ Ford postpones EV investments: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/26/ford-will-postpone-about-12-billion-in-ev-investment.html#:~:text=Ford%20said%20customers%20in%20North,through%20three%20quarters%20this%20year. More on…

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Raises The Bar – All Technical Details Thoroughly Explained | Episode 279

From Out of Spec Podcast. Francie sits down with Kyle to review all the technical details of the 2025 Porsche Taycan. Kyle provides information from Porsche presentations and explains how the vehicle sets new standards when it comes to efficiency, charging, thermal management, and driving dynamics. Intro: 0:00 Disclaimer: 2:53 Headline figures: 5:28 Driving dynamics…

Hyundai’s Active Air Skirt Squeezes Out A Few Extra EV Miles | Episode 278

From Out of Spec Podcast. Francie discusses the latest innovation in efficiency from Hyundai. Although the efficiency gains from this alone may seem small, many innovations combined can create appreciable improvements in efficiency and range. Link to podcast about first EV9 owner in the North East: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX8R4ad7V1w Thumbnail/image credit: Hyundai, Mercedes Enter the Climate XChange…

Rivian Ranks Low In Reliability But They’re #1 In Customer Satisfaction | Episode 276

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Francie and Skyler as they discuss results from Consumer Reports surverys on vehicle reliability and owner satisfaction. Despite scoring 28th out of 30 in reliability, Rivian had the highest owner satisfaction of any auto manufacturer. Skyler offers some insights and potential explanations for these results. Enter the Climate XChange…

John Voelcker Talks “How GM’s Ultium Electric Car Revolution Went Off The Rails” | Episode 275

From Out of Spec Podcast. John Voelcker, Kyle, and Francie sit down to discuss the GM’s Ultium Platform. They review GM’s initial goals, their current progress, and the various problems GM continues to face. This episode explores the specific setbacks that prevented GM from delivering EVs. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews Shoutout to…

Mercedes Pumps The Brakes On Their EV Plans | Episode 274

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Francie as she discusses the latest update from Mercedes Benz. In response to disappointing sales figures, Mercedes decided to pull back on their electrification goals. Francie explores Mercedes’s decision and compares it with recent announcements from other auto manufacturers. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews Shoutout to our…

The Honda Prologue Left Us Whelmed – Kyle’s First Drive Summary | Episode 273

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Francie and Kyle as they sit down to discuss the new Honda Prologue. The Prologue is built in collaboration with GM. Kyle explains how the specs are competitive and also somewhat unimpressive. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links…

You Can’t Take Cybertrucks Off-roading! Warranty And Other Owner’s Manual Quirks | Episode 272

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Kyle and Ryan as they sit down to discuss the Cybertruck owner’s manual. They dive straight into the details about the Cybertruck’s warranty and explore other weird details found throughout the owner’s manual. Enter the Climate XChange raffle here! https://carbonraffle.org/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=outofspecreviews Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their…

Should You Unplug Someone Else’s EV If They’ve Completed Charging? | Episode 260

From Out of Spec Podcast. To plug or not unplug? That is the question. Join Francie, Kyle, Max, Jordan, and Jose from @riviantrackr as they talk about the electric vehicle charging debate of whether or not you should unplug someone else’s EV if they are done charging. Jose’s tweet: https://twitter.com/RivianTrackr/status/1754278675325894670 Tweet of note from BMW…

Rivian Offers New Smaller Batteries! Pricing, Chemistry Info, & More w: RivianTrackr | Episode 256

From Out of Spec Podcast. Join Francie, Kyle and Jose AKA @riviantrackr as they discuss the breaking news from Rivian! They discuss the battery chemistry, R1T and R1S leasing options, updates in pricing and changes in battery pack availability, whether they think this is a good idea, and more! Jose’s tweets: https://twitter.com/RivianTrackr/status/1755715828769595631 https://twitter.com/RivianTrackr/status/1755720912031092865 Rivian’s website:…