{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor Interview - The Future Of Battery Technology - Optima Batteries & Daryl Brockman - Aug 30, 2025","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-interview-the-future-of-battery-technology-optima-batteries-daryl-brockman-aug-30-2025","audioUrl":"https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/23b3ebcc-d509-4d04-8003-ae32006cd9bb/27b0bbcd-cea3-46a3-96f8-b351001b52fa/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=6079d671-6a0e-4c7c-bb47-ae32006cd9c9","description":"Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - Interview Summary – Optima Batteries with Daryl Brockman Ron talks with Daryl Brockman from Optima Batteries about how today’s vehicles demand more from their batteries. With start/stop systems and heavy electronics, AGM batteries are the go-to for reliability and long life. Optima offers RedTop for standard loads, YellowTop for high-demand systems, and new lithium options for cars, trucks, powersports, RVs, and marine use. Highlights include Optima’s CPR built-in jumpstart reserve, the PowerLink dongle for easy monitoring and charging, and a Bluetooth app that can wake a battery without popping the hood. Backed by Clarios, the world’s largest battery maker, Optima’s products carry top safety certifications and advanced lithium iron phosphate chemistry for cold-weather performance and long cycle life.   Find out more at www.optimabatteries.com    Grab your Car Doctor gear – T-shirts & more at CarDoctorShow.com  Follow the wrench – Instagram @ronananian for shop life & behind-the-scenes   Watch & learn – Auto repair tips & videos on our YouTube Channel   Got a car question? Call the Car Doctor Hotline 24/7 – (855) 560-9900   Join the conversation LIVE – Saturdays 2–4 PM Eastern      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":12.56,"endTime":16.24,"type":"car","title":"Porsche Cayman","url":"/cars/porsche/cayman","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/2015_Porsche_Cayman_GTS_S-A_3.4_Front.jpg","quote":".... I read about this guy who bought a 2020 Porsche Cayman that was well-loved. I mean, there are plenty of ...","canonicalId":"car:porsche:cayman","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":142.48,"endTime":145.96,"type":"car","title":"Toyota Camry","url":"/cars/toyota/camry","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/%28USA-Massachusetts%29_Private_Toyota_Camry_NJ-Z22UKZ_rear_2024-06-06.jpg","quote":"...o put a battery in my car. I've got a 2020 Toyota Camry. It's got auto start.","canonicalId":"car:toyota:camry","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"S5A-0043 (CC BY 2.0)"}},{"startTime":811.88,"endTime":815.96,"type":"car","title":"Chrysler New Yorker","url":"/cars/chrysler/new-yorker","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e0/1961_Chrysler_New_Yorker%2C_front_view_%28low%29.jpg","quote":"... first quarter. So call Pizza Hut and get the big New Yorker for just 10 bucks. Our biggest pizza for the bigg...","canonicalId":"car:chrysler:new yorker","priority":0.5,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"PIERRE ANDRE LECLERCQ (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1149.96,"endTime":1154.04,"type":"car","title":"Ford Bronco","url":"/cars/ford/bronco","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/2022_Ford_Bronco_2.jpg","quote":"...ke on wiener dogs gone wild or chase down a white Bronco, the four legged kind.","canonicalId":"car:ford:bronco","priority":0.7,"confidence":1.0,"source":"fuzzy","data":{"imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"iHeartPodcasts","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Ron Ananian The Car Doctor","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ron-ananian-the-car-doctor-interview-the-future-of-battery-technology-optima-batteries-daryl-brockman-aug-30-2025/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}