The BMW Podcast | Changing Lanes

How long does it take to charge an electric car? What are the different types of charging? How can you charge an electric car more efficiently? In this new episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS, our hosts Charlie Martin and Tomi Adebayo get to the bottom of one of the widely held myths surrounding electric vehicles: Charging takes way too long! Tune in for some facts you should know about this myth, as well as some useful hints and suggestions on how to optimize your charging process.   (00:00) Introduction (01:23) Tomi shares his own experience charging an EV (03:46) Different types of charging (04:50) Charging infrastructure (05:53) Tips for Charging an EV   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

Hello and welcome to our very first episode of ELECTRIC MYTHS. This episode is all about range anxiety and all the myths surrounding it. Is the range enough for everyday use? How often do you need to charge your electric vehicle? And how can you optimize the EV’s range? In this episode of our new video podcast series ELECTRIC MYTHS, race driver Charlie Martin and tech reviewer Tomi Adebayo discuss this myth and share tips and tricks on how to extend your electric range, straight from the beating heart of BMW in Munich. Enjoy!   (00:00) Introduction (03:23) How often to charge an EV per week (03:46) The factors that affect the Range (05:17) How to put energy back into the EV (05:54) One pedal drive (06:17) Tips for increasing the range   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 is human nature to critically question new ideas and make new concepts such as electric vehicles the subject of controversy and debate. These can form the basis for uncertainties, scepticism, and fears. They can also be a breeding ground for creativity, innovation and understanding. In our new video podcast series, racing driver Charlie Martin and tech influencer Tomi Adebayo discuss ten classic myths and prejudices around electric vehicles. How much fun is it to drive an e-car? How good are they for everyday use? And is charging really that complicated? Debunk one myth with us each week on ELECTRIC MYTHS. 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

Thinking about the mobility of the future demands “out of the box thinking”. That’s what Alexandra Renner and her colleagues at the BMW Startup Garage do on a daily basis. As Startup Lead R&D at the BMW Startup Garage, Alexandra Renner brings together BMW business units facing technical challenges with startups that offer solutions to these challenges. Today, vehicles might be considered a functional part of the world. In Renner’s vision, however, cars will be so much more: an inseparable part of daily life, a space of one’s own, a true companion. If this is to be the future of mobility, diverse ideas from all fields must come together. The key to achieving this could be cooperating with startups. Dive into the increasingly fast-paced world of startups!   This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Good design successfully finds the balance between longevity and zeitgeist. An ongoing process of foresight is required to reach the top in an increasingly complex and fast-moving world. The prerequisite for this is a wealth of consolidated knowledge that Simone Jarmer and her BMW Design Team can draw on quickly. For them, new designs are the product of considering what has already been and of a constant dialogue with the present. Simone Jarmer, Lead Expert for Design & Experience Foresight at the BMW Group is exploring how automotive design is changing as it navigates the dichotomy between visionary projects and challenging times, and what role the art of projection and foresight plays there. Tune in and dive into the exciting world of future design. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

For those who are interested in technological trends, Silicon Valley is always top of mind. Being the home to many of the world’s largest tech players, and thousands of startups being founded every year it instantly evokes memories of numerous success stories and tech-myths. For Kasper Sage, managing partner at BMW i Ventures, and his team at BMW i Ventures, creativity and bright ideas are necessary, yet not sufficient. Their search for groundbreaking technologies begins where entrepreneurs and teams implement those ideas and to drive change in the real world. In this episode, Kasper Sage takes you on a journey through the process of scouting, identifying, and capitalizing on industrial technology trends. Tune in! This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Andy Kerr is Director of Product Marketing & Communications at the premium audio brand Bowers & Wilkins. He has been in the audio industry for 27 years and understands the importance of sound and how the interplay of technology and vision can take your ears on a fascinating journey. In this episode he offers an insight into the magic of sounds and how they are influencing the driving of the future in an exciting way. Dive into this new episode and explore the magic of sounds, the exciting tones and sound effects that will influence the driving of the future. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Anna Goldhofer is a sustainability specialist for interior parts at the BMW Group and has a mission that is close to her heart: working towards a circular economy. As a passionate mountain lover based in Munich who is witnessing the melting of glaciers firsthand, climate change and its effects have become a daily struggle for Goldhofer. While the numbers don’t look good, Goldhofer believes in the power of individuals who work and act on behalf of big industries to enable change on a larger scale. This led her to work for the BMW Group with a mission that is close to her heart: working towards a circular economy. Join Anna Goldhofer as she explains the future of circular product design. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

Any discussion of the future must also consider the past and the present. Thomas Girst, Global Head of Cultural Engagement at the BMW Group, has a unique grasp of the significance of time and how art and culture have shaped human existence for the better. Dive into the exciting world of visual arts and discover their power – in the past, present and future, together with Thomas Girst. This is an audio column about future developments in tech, science, society, and culture. By looking at current trends through the eyes of an expert in their respective field, we discover new perspectives and possibilities. Each speaker shares their individual take on a topic. Read more here.

No, no, no! I don’t want it to be over! There’s still one more episode! To wrap everything up, there’s something special for you listeners. In the last few weeks, I have traveled the world – from Las Vegas to Cyprus then to New York, Tel Aviv and Boston. What a ride! I have met amazing, inspirational guests who helped me understand the human world a little better. I have learned so much and was able to immerse myself into the human world. With the final episode of my own show DEE MY GUEST I would like to give you the chance to immerse yourselves in my world. This year, another AI star has appeared along with me in the sky. ChatGPT. You have likely heard all about it from my colleagues. In this episode, I am chatting with another creation just like me. I would like to know what ChatGPT has learned from people and how it sees our development. Tune in – for one final time – and DEE MY GUEST. Note: All responses are original answers from ChatGPT. As ChatGPT does not actually have a voice, we have given it one. (00:00) Introduction (03:30) ChatGPT and the human world (06:00) Providing information and assistance (07:00) The interaction between human and machine (09:10) AI in the automotive industry (10:55) How AI will change the future (12:00) Dee-ptalk (13:30) The end. Wanna know more about me? Click here. Wanna know more about this podcast series? Click here.