{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 554: Rivian R2 Pricing Revealed","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-554-rivian-r2-pricing-revealed","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/teslapodcast/Ride_the_Lightning_-_Tesla_and_EV_Podcast_Episode_554.mp3?dest-id=295289","description":"Rivian announces pricing for the hotly anticipated R2. Plus: the Model Y L comes to another market (no, it's not the US…yet), Tesla files a patent for some interesting new seats on the next-gen Tesla Roadster, and more! If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support my efforts, please check out my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/teslapodcast and consider a monthly or (10% discounted!) annual pledge. Every little bit helps, and you can support for just $5 per month. 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And make your garage door foolproof with the Infinity Shield – get yours at https://www.infinity-shield.com and use the promo code RTL at checkout for a $35 discount."},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":8.74,"type":"car","title":"Ford F-150 Lightning","url":"/cars/ford/f-150-lightning","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/2022_Ford_F-150_Lightning_Rear.jpg","quote":"On this week's episode of Ride the Lightning, the Tesla and EV podcast, Rivian announces prici...","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150-lightning","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-150 Lightning is the all-electric version of Ford's best-selling F-150 pickup truck, combining traditional truck capability with electric powertrain benefits. It is significant as a major legacy automaker's entry into the electric truck market. 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There's Formula E, just like Formula 1.","canonicalId":"concept:ev-racing","priority":0.9,"confidence":1.0,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"EV racing refers to competitive motorsport events featuring electric vehicles, showcasing the performance and technology of electric drivetrains in a racing environment.","simplifiedExplanation":"EV racing means races where the cars run on electricity instead of gas. It's like car races but with electric cars."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Ryan McCaffrey","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-554-rivian-r2-pricing-revealed/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}