{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"DAILY: Scout Reservations, Rivian R2 Pricing and BEVs Beat Gas Guzzlers On Price | 09 Mar 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-scout-reservations-rivian-r2-pricing-and-bevs-beat-gas-guzzlers-on-price-09-mar-2026","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8871952.mp3?modified=1773148032&sid=5051980&source=rss","description":"Can you help me make more podcasts? Consider supporting me on Patreon as the service is 100% funded by you: https://EVne.ws/patreon\nYou can read all the latest news on the blog here: https://EVne.ws/blog\nSubscribe for free and listen to the podcast on audio platforms:➤ Apple: https://EVne.ws/apple➤ YouTube Music: https://EVne.ws/youtubemusic➤ Spotify: https://EVne.ws/spotify➤ TuneIn: https://EVne.ws/tunein➤ iHeart: https://EVne.ws/iheart\nSCOUT RESERVATIONS SWING TO RANGE-EXTENDED HYBRIDS https://evne.ws/4ubF5wa\nRIVIAN DROPS $45,000 R2 STARTING-PRICE LINE https://evne.ws/4bfRhTQ\nBEVS NOW BEAT ICE ON COST IN MORE MARKETS https://evne.ws/40nkZBv\nGLOBAL PUBLIC EV CHARGERS HEAD FOR 9.01M IN 2026 https://evne.ws/4rYj1Uf\nUK SUPPLIERS PULL FIXED DEALS AS GAS SPIKES https://evne.ws/4sbPyX5\nNEXTSTAR SWITCHES ON CANADA’S FIRST EV CELL PLANT https://evne.ws/4loAhQb\nSTELLANTIS PLANS £50M ELLESMERE PORT VAN LINE https://evne.ws/4bbJeYh\nMET SEIZES 52 ILLEGAL E-BIKES AND MOPEDS https://evne.ws/4sEFfe7\nFARLEY POURS COLD WATER ON ELECTRIC UTES https://evne.ws/40WNGW4\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":10.0,"type":"concept","title":"BEV","url":"/glossary/bev","quote":"Welcome back to EV news daily today scout reservations Rivian R2 pricing and Bev's beat gas guzzlers on pricing plus stay tuned later in the show","canonicalId":"concept:bev","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"BEV stands for Battery Electric Vehicle, which is a type of electric vehicle powered solely by batteries without an internal combustion engine.","simplifiedExplanation":"A BEV is a car that runs only on electricity stored in batteries and doesn’t use any gasoline or diesel."}},{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":10.04,"type":"car","title":"Rivian R2","url":"/cars/rivian/r2","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fc/Rivian_R2.jpg","quote":"...me back to EV news daily today scout reservations Rivian R2 pricing and Bev's beat gas guzzlers on pricing pl...","canonicalId":"car:rivian:r2","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Rivian R2 is an upcoming electric vehicle from Rivian, aimed at offering a more affordable and compact option compared to their larger models. 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People are interested because it shows how electric cars can be powerful and practical.","imageAttribution":"iMoD Official (CC BY 3.0)"}},{"startTime":1001.0,"endTime":1003.0,"type":"brand","title":"Great Wall Motors","url":"/glossary/great-wall-motors","quote":"Market-leading gas guzzling utes and Great Wall motor Great Wall have launched a pickup in Australia as well","canonicalId":"brand:great-wall-motors","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Great Wall Motors is a Chinese automotive manufacturer known for producing SUVs and pickup trucks, including electric and traditional models.","simplifiedExplanation":"Great Wall Motors is a company from China that makes cars and trucks, including electric ones."}},{"startTime":1008.48,"endTime":1012.04,"type":"car","title":"Ssangyong Musso","url":"/cars/ssangyong/musso","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/00_ssangyong_musso.jpg","quote":"...Australia as well  So is the South Korean KGM the Musso EV  That's more of a monocoque SUV","canonicalId":"car:ssangyong:musso","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ssangyong Musso is a pickup truck from the South Korean manufacturer Ssangyong, with an upcoming electric version featuring a monocoque SUV-style body. It is known for combining utility with comfort, appealing to buyers who want a versatile vehicle for both work and leisure. The Musso EV represents Ssangyong's push into electrification in the pickup segment.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ssangyong Musso is a truck from South Korea that can carry things and people comfortably. Soon, there will be an electric version that looks more like a big car. This is interesting because it mixes the usefulness of a truck with the smooth ride of a car.","imageAttribution":"Benespit (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1012.7,"endTime":1015.1,"type":"term","title":"body-on-frame","url":"/glossary/body-on-frame","quote":"Platform rather than body-on-frame ute for now though","canonicalId":"term:body-on-frame","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Body-on-frame is a vehicle construction method where the body is mounted on a separate frame, common in traditional trucks and SUVs for durability and towing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Body-on-frame means the truck has a strong frame with the body sitting on top, which helps it carry heavy loads and tow trailers."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Martyn Lee","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/daily-scout-reservations-rivian-r2-pricing-and-bevs-beat-gas-guzzlers-on-price-09-mar-2026/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}