{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"CHINA: Xiaomi Passes 500,000, BYD Ends 2025 On A Low and Hongqi Solid-State Battery","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/china-xiaomi-passes-500-000-byd-ends-2025-on-a-low-and-hongqi-solid-state-battery","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8828945.mp3?modified=1768236713&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"Can you help me make more podcasts? 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They are designed to be better for the environment."}},{"startTime":544.1,"endTime":547.32,"type":"term","title":"battery electric models","url":"/glossary/battery-electric-models","quote":"Within that total, battery electric models were a bright spot.","canonicalId":"term:battery-electric-models","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Battery electric models are vehicles that are entirely powered by electric batteries, with no internal combustion engine. These vehicles rely on electric charging and are a key part of the shift towards sustainable transportation.","simplifiedExplanation":"Battery electric models are cars that run only on electricity and have no gas engine. 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You can charge it by plugging it into a power outlet, which helps it drive on electricity for short trips."}},{"startTime":594.7,"endTime":598.5,"type":"term","title":"pure electric","url":"/glossary/pure-electric","quote":"...the Brazilian facility itself builds both pure electric and plug-in hybrid models being a base for South American expansion.","canonicalId":"term:pure-electric","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Pure electric vehicles (EVs) are powered entirely by electricity and do not have an internal combustion engine. They rely on electric batteries for propulsion and produce zero tailpipe emissions.","simplifiedExplanation":"Pure electric cars run only on electricity and don't use gasoline at all. 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The number '0707' might refer to a specific version of this car.","imageAttribution":"Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)"}},{"startTime":675.9,"endTime":679.8,"type":"term","title":"solid state battery","url":"/glossary/solid-state-battery","quote":"OK, let's talk about Hong Chi and let's talk about a solid state battery. Lots being said about solid state batteries and you've got to be careful.","canonicalId":"term:solid-state-battery","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A solid state battery is a type of battery technology that uses solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte, rather than the liquid or gel electrolytes found in traditional lithium-ion batteries. This technology can potentially offer higher energy density, improved safety, and faster charging times.","simplifiedExplanation":"Solid state batteries are a new type of battery that use solid materials instead of liquids. They can be safer and hold more energy than regular batteries, making them an exciting development for electric vehicles."}},{"startTime":675.9,"endTime":679.8,"type":"brand","title":"Hong Chi","url":"/glossary/hongchi","quote":"OK, let's talk about Hong Chi and let's talk about a solid state battery. Lots being said about solid state batteries and you've got to be careful.","canonicalId":"brand:hongchi","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Hong Chi is a Chinese automotive brand known for producing luxury vehicles. It is part of the FAW Group and has been making strides in electric vehicle technology, including the development of solid state batteries.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hong Chi is a car brand from China that makes luxury vehicles. They are working on new technology for electric cars, like solid state batteries, which are considered advanced."}},{"startTime":738.4,"endTime":741.8,"type":"car","title":"Hong Chi Tiangong 06","quote":"The Tiangong 06 is Hong Chi's electric SUV for advanced powertrain and for battery trials as well. Midsize SUV built on their own architecture, already on sale in China.","canonicalId":"car:hong-chi-tiangong-06","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Hong Chi Tiangong 06 is an electric SUV that showcases the brand's advancements in powertrain technology and battery trials. It's built on a unique architecture and is currently available in China.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Hong Chi Tiangong 06 is a new electric SUV from a Chinese brand called Hong Chi. It's designed with modern technology and is sold in China right now."}},{"startTime":755.3,"endTime":758.1,"type":"term","title":"lithium ion batteries","url":"/glossary/lithium-ion-batteries","quote":"Obviously, not this solid state version. That one comes with conventional lithium ion batteries. Existing versions sit in the mid to high EV SUV bracket.","canonicalId":"term:lithium-ion-batteries","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Lithium ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in electric vehicles due to their high energy density and efficiency. They are essential for powering electric vehicles like the Tiangong 06.","simplifiedExplanation":"Lithium ion batteries are a type of battery that can be recharged and are commonly used in electric cars. 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