{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"096 - Petrol RANGE questioned but not reported, and an EV Sales update","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/096-petrol-range-questioned-but-not-reported-and-an-ev-sales-update","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT3943816577.mp3?updated=1762926635","description":"Here's an interesting one, the range, or \"Fuel Economy\" of ICE and Hybrid cars has been questioned by the AAA - the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market.\n\nBut just how has that been reported?  Fairly? We think not.\n\nAn update on Electric Car sales, and the Number 1 Car might surprise you!\n\nAnd how is Stephen enjoying the Porsche Macan -  is it an option?\n\nWe'd love to hear from YOU - so get in touch, 0477 657 657 any time!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":103.2,"endTime":107.6,"type":"term","title":"electric vehicle range","url":"/glossary/electric-vehicle-range","quote":"Now a few months ago I'm going to say there were headlines everywhere about the disgrace and the disaster that is electric vehicle range. The triple A, the Australian Automotive Association, I don't know what it stands for, in Victoria had done this real world testing of a bunch of electric cars...","canonicalId":"term:electric-vehicle-range","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Electric vehicle range refers to the distance an electric vehicle can travel on a single charge. 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