{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why your EV future may not be all bad, PLUS, my troublesome \"old car\" day (and I love them anyhow)","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-your-ev-future-may-not-be-all-bad-plus-my-troublesome-old-car-day-and-i-love-them-anyhow","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021673/episodes/18708188-why-your-ev-future-may-not-be-all-bad-plus-my-troublesome-old-car-day-and-i-love-them-anyhow.mp3","description":"Send a textEmail Lennie at lennielawson2020@gmail.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":66.1,"endTime":70.4,"type":"car","title":"Ford Model A","url":"/cars/ford/model-a","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/1924_Ford_Model_T_Flivver_IAA_2023_1X7A0610.jpg","quote":"We pushed the Model A out into the sunshine. 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It was designed to be a reliable and affordable car during tough economic times.","imageAttribution":"Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":149.48,"endTime":153.06,"type":"car","title":"Ford Mustang","url":"/cars/ford/mustang","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/1966_Ford_Mustang_coupe_white_001.jpg","quote":"Got the 1966 Mustang K code out. And I had disconnected that battery, hooked it back up...","canonicalId":"car:ford:mustang","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 1966 Ford Mustang K code refers to a specific variant of the Mustang that was equipped with a high-performance 289 cubic inch V8 engine. This model is known for its sporty performance and is a sought-after classic among enthusiasts.","simplifiedExplanation":"The 1966 Ford Mustang K code is a special version of the Mustang that has a powerful engine, making it more exciting to drive. 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But because we can't get them, they're hard to get.","canonicalId":"car:ford:f-150","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup truck known for its durability, versatility, and strong performance. It has been one of the best-selling vehicles in the United States for decades, making it a significant player in the automotive market, especially in the truck segment. The King Ranch and Platinum editions represent the luxury and feature-rich variants of this popular model.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford F-150 is a big truck that people use for work and play. It's really popular because it's tough and can carry a lot of stuff. The King Ranch and Platinum versions are the fancy versions with extra features and comfort.","imageAttribution":"UltraTech66 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":1128.8,"endTime":1129.5,"type":"concept","title":"XLT","url":"/glossary/xlt","quote":"...because we can't get them, they're hard to get. 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