{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"273: Superiority Complex","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/273-superiority-complex","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/5deeb1c3bfc3d241119aea14/t/6a2091489b097e7ff556a11e/1780519353989/Audio-final.mp3","description":"Does electric propulsion mean a vehicle is in some way less enjoyable to drive? A recent video by Jason Camissa somewhat implies that, and we can’t help but discuss on this week’s podcast. In other news, Lotus recommits to ICE development, Rolls-Royce updates its Spectre with NACS and more, Rivian R2 looks efficient, and Hummer reveals a wild new concept car.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 NOTESJason Camissa says “Gasoline is far too precious a resource to be wasted on those who are not enjoying the act of combusting it”: https://youtu.be/l74of0u_RBE?si=mNNC1yGoxh6PoHj6&t=612 Lotus recommits to ICE development: https://www.motor1.com/news/797272/lotus-thought-electric-vehicles-future/ Rolls-Royce Spectre gets more range, power, NACS port: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71473034/2027-rolls-royce-spectre-details/ Rivian R2 matches Tesla Model Y Performance on EPA test despite boxier profile, heavier weight: https://electrek.co/2026/05/29/rivian-r2-epa-efficiency-matches-tesla-model-y/ GM shows Hummer X midsize pickup & SUV concepts, says “No plans for production”: https://insideevs.com/news/797175/gmc-hummer-x-suv-pickup-midsize-concept/ This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. SanchezEpisode art courtesy Rolls-RoyceMusic courtesy Twisterium at PixabayWebsite: https://www.thewattcar.comBuy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/storeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar"},"annotations":[{"startTime":447.2,"endTime":458.0,"type":"term","title":"combusting it","url":"/glossary/combusting-it","quote":"Commissa said gasoline is too, is far too precious a resource to be wasted on those who are not enjoying the act of combusting it.","canonicalId":"term:combusting-it","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Combustion refers to burning fuel in an engine to release energy. In this context, “combusting it” is shorthand for enjoying gasoline-powered driving and the internal-combustion process.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Combusting it” means burning gasoline in the engine to make the car move. 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