On a day like any other, Key, the 32-year-old digital genius, is traveling through the digital world, solving problems in seconds using her superpower: she is a digital soul who dominates the digital world. That is, until her computer is hacked by a mysterious force which sends a message she can't decode on her own. Shocked by the intrusion into her personal laptop, she has only one goal: to unlock and find the source of the message. While conversing with her best friend, BMW i Vision Dee, she gathers clues and sets out to unravel a mystery—beginning a journey that will change her life.   Want to find out more about our superheroes? Click here: https://www.bmw.com/en/podcasts/bmw-fictional-podcast-freeing-gaia.html   (00:00) Introduction  (00:15) GAIA is talking to you (04:06) Key surprises her boss with her superpower (04:54) "Hello, can you hear me?" (06:19) Key asks her best friend BMW i Vision Dee for help (08:56) Time for a virtual party (10:30) Key meets Reema (11:25) BMW Super iX meets the others (19:36) Key finds the third force

From the darkest hole in the deepest woods to the most hidden corner of the virtual world, dive into an adventurous world not far from our own, where cars are not just cars and superheroes confront an unknown threat. Gaia – a very advanced AI force created from the universal knowledge of humans throughout history – is being held captive by an unknown threat. In a hushed voice, she sends a mysterious message to three individuals with unique companions and extraordinary gifts.   Want to find out more about our superheroes? Click here: ⁠https://www.bmw.com/en/podcasts/bmw-fictional-podcast-freeing-gaia.html⁠

New episode ... no, wait, what? This is the end? It’s true, we are at the end of our journey. After 10 episodes of ELECTRIC MYTHS, we have finally reached the end of the road. Of course, the many discussions, opinions, and new myths surrounding e-vehicles and electric driving will continue, but Tomi and Charlie have covered the current hot topics. Today’s episode takes one more look at the big picture: E-cars are too complicated. What is there to this myth? If you have listened carefully over the last 9 episodes, you can now test out your expert knowledge. Are you ready for one last round of myth-busting? Tune in and have fun!   (00:00) Introduction (03:30) Electric car public charging stations (04:45) Ranges of electric cars (05:35) How to charge electric car (06:15) battery life of electric car   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

Another Friday, another episode, another myth, but thankfully the hosts remain the same. In today’s episode, Charlie and Tomi talk about a myth that has kept a stubborn grip in our society for many years: E-cars are just a stop-gap solution. Are they really? Electromobility is undoubtedly an important step for the future development of the automotive industry, but is it THE alternative? What do Tomi and Charlie think? You’ll have to listen for yourself to find out the answer. A new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS.   (00:00) Introduction (02:45) The future of electric cars (04:30) Fuel cell technology cars (03:50) Will all cars be electric in the future?   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

It’s Friday again and you know what Friday means: Charlie and Tomi are going after more myths! In this episode, our hosts explore the myth that e-cars overload the power grid. What’s it all about? What would actually happen if everyone switched to electric cars overnight and we all had to charge them? Would it risk the collapse of our power networks? Charlie and Tomi answer all these questions in this brand-new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS. Spoiler: There’s nothing we need to worry about.   (00:00) Introduction (02:00) Can the grid handle electric cars? (03:15) Smart grid technology (04:00) Vehicle-to-Grid (05:50) Electric cars affect on power grid Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

How high are the costs for an EV? Is it affordable? Choosing the right vehicle to buy is a long-term decision and many factors have to be taken into account. This episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS dives into this topic by exploring the following myth: Electric cars are too expensive. Join Charlie and Tomi as they take a closer look at this claim, its origins, and the question of whether or not it is true.    (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Are electric vehicles expensive to run? (03:30) Cost comparison to combustion engine cars (06:36) Saving money on the long run (07:46) Summary of the cost advantages of EVs   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo. Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

The new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS is all about fun, fun, fun. What does fun mean when it comes to driving? Does it mean going fast, or is there more to it than that? As a racer who can usually be found on the race track in an electric car, Charlie has lots of insight to offer and will share her personal experiences driving an electric car in a fun conversation with Tomi. Have fun!   (00:00) Introduction (01:30) The definition of fun (03:30) Electric cars acceleration (05:00) What is it like to drive an electric car? (07:30) The sound of BMW   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo   Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

Have you heard that electric cars are currently "on fire"? Some might take that too literally and be concerned: are electric cars dangerous? In the new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS, Charlie and Tomi look at the facts behind this myth while sitting in one of the safest electric vehicles in the world. Get ready for a heated discussion.    (00:00) Introduction  (01:58) Electric car batteries fire  (02:55) Electric car fire statistics  (05:35) Electric car batteries exploding   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

The myth addressed in this episode is probably the most familiar one: Electric cars are worse for the climate than combustion engine cars. In the new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS, Charlie and Tomi get to the bottom of this rather complicated myth and explore it from a broader perspective. How can we measure a vehicle’s footprint and what are the important factors which affect it? This episode definitively answers one of the most controversial questions about electric cars.   (00:00) Introduction (00:51) Are electric cars bad for the environment (01:09) Electric cars environmental impact (05:50) Are electric cars good for the environment pros and cons   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html

One of the most critical myths that clouds facts about electric vehicles becoming a sustainable alternative is the limited raw materials required to make the batteries. In this episode, our hosts explore how this myth came to be and what the latest state of play is, whether it's a fact or yet another myth. Check out this episode to find out how the Black Forest Gateau can be linked to the principle of the circular economy: Reuse, reduce, rethink, recycle.   (00:00) Introduction (02:02) What raw materials are needed for (02:46) The development of battery recycling (03:47) Alternatives in battery development   Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo Check out some behind-the-scenes photos and more details: https://www.bmw.com/en/electric-future/electric-car-myths-podcast.html