{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"267: Nice and Juicy","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/267-nice-and-juicy","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5deeb1c3bfc3d241119aea14/t/69e90238ae09fa3f25c11be1/1776878264933/Audio-final.mp3","description":"Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its new C-Class EV, boasting not only the company’s bold new grille, but also a nice and juicy 94.3 kWh battery. At the same time, EV sales have surged in the EU, Lucid receives funding from two sources (but will it be enough?), BMW follows Tesla in ease of charging, and more, all on this week’s podcast.Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application.Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered.SHOW NOTESEV sales surge in Europe in March: https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/europe-ev-sales-surge-51-percent-oil-is-the-reason-why/ Lucid gets additional investment from Uber, Saudi PIF: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lucid-group-shares-jump-uber-154000044.html New Mercedes C-Class EV shows off its big “grille”: https://insideevs.com/reviews/793375/mercedes-benz-c-class-ev/ BMW introduces “contract-free” plug & charge in Germany: https://electriccarsreport.com/2026/04/bmw-simplifies-ev-charging-with-contract-free-plug-charge/ CATL says its newest battery can charge from 10-98% in 7 minutes: https://carnewschina.com/2026/04/21/catl-unveils-3rd-gen-shenxing-lfp-battery-charging-10-80-in-3-min-44-seconds-10-98-in-6-min-27-seconds/Sony & Honda say they’re going to continue to collaborate: https://carbuzz.com/sony-honda-partnership-still-on/ Tesla Cybertruck approved for V2G program with PG&E: https://www.electrive.com/2026/04/21/pge-and-tesla-integrate-cybertruck-into-v2g-programme/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy Mercedes-BenzMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar"},"annotations":[{"startTime":149.2,"endTime":154.8,"type":"brand","title":"Toyota","url":"/glossary/toyota","quote":"He recently bought a Toyota BZ and he's been enjoying that.","canonicalId":"brand:toyota","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Toyota is the automaker behind the bZ EV lineup mentioned in the segment. In the EV world, Toyota’s approach has often emphasized broad adoption and practical, mainstream usability rather than only niche performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Toyota is the company making the electric car the host is talking about. They’re one of the big mainstream automakers that’s pushing into EVs."}},{"startTime":160.4,"endTime":164.1,"type":"term","title":"EVAF shirt","quote":"And he got a shirt. 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The goal is to make them work like one bigger backup power setup."}},{"startTime":3330.4,"endTime":3344.4,"type":"concept","title":"vehicle-to-home (V2H) / backup power during outages","url":"/glossary/vehicle-to-home-v2h-backup-power-during-outages","quote":"So then you've got your big battery or your big power outage and it knows how to two way level between the battery...","canonicalId":"concept:vehicle-to-home-v2h-backup-power-during-outages","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment ties EV charging compatibility to using a “big battery” during a “power outage,” which is essentially the V2H idea: using stored energy (often from a home battery and/or the EV) to keep critical loads running. The key takeaway is that EVs and home battery systems can be integrated so charging and backup power work together.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about using your EV and/or home battery to keep power running when the grid goes out. The goal is to have electricity available for your house instead of being stuck without power."}},{"startTime":3333.0,"endTime":3339.6,"type":"term","title":"J1772","url":"/glossary/j1772","quote":"You can J1772 it to your car and it's just compatible at the time. So then you've got your big battery or your big power outage...","canonicalId":"term:j1772","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"J1772 is a common EV charging connector standard (often called “Type 1”) used for Level 1 and Level 2 charging in many regions. When someone says “J1772 it to your car,” they mean using that plug/standard so the charger and car can communicate safely and start charging.","simplifiedExplanation":"J1772 is the plug standard many EVs use for home charging. If your charger and your car both support J1772, you can plug them together and charge without compatibility issues."}},{"startTime":3344.4,"endTime":3349.6,"type":"concept","title":"two-way charging","url":"/glossary/two-way-charging","quote":"...it knows how to two way level between the battery, the Blue Eddy and the Cybertrop and you're just unfortunately the big loser with this would be the power utilities.","canonicalId":"concept:two-way-charging","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Two-way” charging refers to vehicle-to-home (V2H) or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) style energy flow, where an EV can send power back to a home or grid rather than only charging from it. This is enabled by compatible hardware (charger/inverter) and standards, and it’s what the host is describing as a way to handle outages using a home battery.","simplifiedExplanation":"Two-way charging means your EV can act like a backup power source. Instead of only taking electricity to charge, it can also send electricity back to your home during an outage—if the system supports it."}},{"startTime":3347.1,"endTime":3352.4,"type":"company","title":"Cybertrop","quote":"...the battery, the Blue Eddy and the Cybertrop and you're just unfortunately the big loser with this would be the power utilities.","canonicalId":"company:cybertrop","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cybertrop appears to be referenced as another battery/power system brand in the discussion of two-way power between a home battery and an EV. The transcript spelling is unclear, so the exact product/brand may need confirmation from the full episode audio or show notes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cybertrop sounds like a brand of battery or power equipment. The point in the conversation is that multiple devices can work together for backup power and charging."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"The Watt Car","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/267-nice-and-juicy/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}