{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 87: Nissan’s lazy boi, Epiq tales and some Soul searching","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-87-nissan-s-lazy-boi-epiq-tales-and-some-soul-searching","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64de47832cfe0100110394f8/e/68d12c6b203f72ea57450d3c/media.mp3","description":"This week we’ll be talking about how the busiest August for new cars since we launched in 2020 is fast turning into the busiest September with the Nissan Micra, Škoda Epiq and a host of other new arrivals. Plus, we’ll also be answering YOUR EV questions and dipping into the postbag to find out your views on last week’s episode. Welcome to the Kilowatt half hour your weekly podcast from the team at Electrifying.com  Contact us at podcast@electriying.com Hosted on Acast. 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