{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"245: PHEVgate?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/245-phevgate","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5deeb1c3bfc3d241119aea14/t/68f94384b63e30375cd3ddff/1761166334000/Audio-final.mp3","description":"There’s an emissions scandal brewing, this time around PHEV and EREV technology. Could this be the next Dieselgate? We talk about that, plus Scout booting its BEV, GM dropping BrightDrop, Porsche introducing a tweener EV, and more, all on this week’s podcast.SHOW NOTESEuropean study says PHEVs/EREVs are no better for the environment than ICE: https://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/smoke-screen-the-growing-phev-emissions-scandal Scout BEV reportedly put on the back burner on strong pre-orders of EREV version, cash crunch at VW Group: https://www.theautopian.com/scout-to-reportedly-build-hybrid-trucks-first/ GM drops BrightDrop: https://insideevs.com/news/776511/gm-brightdrop-production-ending-2025/ Porsche debuts tweener Macan EV GTS: https://insideevs.com/news/776417/2026-porsche-macan-gts-official-specs-price/ Germany looking to revive EV subsidy: https://www.electrive.com/2025/10/13/germany-new-ev-subsidy-returns-as-purchase-incentive-also-for-used-cars/ Engineering Explains breaks down why Corvette ZR1 is faster around the Nüburgring than the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, with nearly 1/3 the power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TynF7R7q6c8 This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy ToyotaMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar "},"annotations":[{"startTime":148.0,"endTime":155.0,"type":"car","title":"DeLorean","url":"/cars/delorean/dmc-12","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/DeLorean_DMC-12_%289979%29_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"That vehicle, and I forget the whole story behind it, was apparently electric supposedly. The DeLorean in the movie. In the movie, yes. In the movie was supposed to be electric.","canonicalId":"car:delorean:dmc-12","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The DeLorean DMC-12 is a sports car that became famous for its appearance in the 'Back to the Future' movie series. 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People talk about it because it's considered one of the best sports cars ever made.","imageAttribution":"David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)"}},{"startTime":2858.66,"endTime":2863.02,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Corolla","url":"/cars/toyota/corolla","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c6/1969_Toyota_Corolla_1200.jpg","quote":"...e, especially if you're used to like, you know, a Corolla, well, except for the GR, but, you know, just you...","canonicalId":"car:toyota:corolla","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Toyota Corolla is one of the best-selling cars in the world, known for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and practicality. It has been a staple in the compact car segment since its introduction in 1966, appealing to a wide range of drivers. 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