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KYLE FIELD (EDITOR, CLEANTECHNICA) | EPISODE 43
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Kyle Field of CleanTechnica joins the Out of Spec Podcast to discuss the financial and environmental benefits of solar energy and electric vehicles. Field highlights the decreasing cost and increasing viability of solar installations, emphasizing personal energy independence as a key motivator. He shares his experience rebuilding his home after a fire, opting for a Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwalls, which now sufficiently power his home and two EVs. Field discusses his family's electric vehicles: a 2014 Mercedes B-Class Electric, which he affectionately calls the 'poor man's Tesla,' and a Tesla Model 3. He praises Tesla's charging network as superior to CCS and expresses frustration with other automakers' slower adoption of EVs. The conversation also touches on the potential of vehicle-to-grid technology, the challenges of US urban infrastructure for e-bikes, and the critical importance of safety in both EV charging and personal electric mobility.
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| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
|---|---|
| Model | B-Class |
| Year | 2014 |
| Trim | Electric |
