{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"230 - Learning How to Learn (David Best)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/230-learning-how-to-learn-david-best","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/348125fc/podcast/play/115892185/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-23%2F3f547cff-ef97-d812-6e49-443e68167636.mp3","description":"David was using data to improve at video games... 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So you get, you get a Honda fit.  Do you like immediately fully prep it or did yo...","canonicalId":"car:honda:fit-ev","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Honda Fit EV is an all-electric version of the popular Honda Fit subcompact car, offering zero-emission driving with a practical hatchback design. While it provides an eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline cars, its limited production and range mean it’s relatively rare and may require specific maintenance considerations.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Honda Fit EV is a small car that runs only on electricity, so it doesn’t use gas and doesn’t pollute the air. 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