{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"AD #4270 - Scout EVs Delayed Again; Tesla Reclaims EV Lead from BYD; Race Brewing Between Fast Charging and Battery Swapping","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ad-4270-scout-evs-delayed-again-tesla-reclaims-ev-lead-from-byd-race-brewing-between-fast-charging-and-battery-swapping","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71162432/daily040726.mp3","description":"- Brazil Adds BYD to Forced Labor Watchlist - Tesla Reclaims EV Lead from BYD - Tesla's Sales Surge in Europe and South Korea - Scout Motors EV Production Pushed Back Again - Mitsubishi's Stock Jumps on New Plant Announcement - Weak EV Demand Hits LG's Profit - Race Brewing Between Fast Charging and Battery Swapping - VW Group Announces 4 Beijing Premieres - Porsche to Reveal New 911 and Cayenne Models - Bridgestone Developing Metal Tires for Lunar Rovers"},"annotations":[{"startTime":1.5,"endTime":66.6,"type":"brand","title":"BYD","url":"/glossary/byd","quote":"This is Outline Daily, the show dedicated to enthusiasts of the global automotive industry. 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