Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
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"Changing Lanes" is the official podcast of BMW. Featuring new episodes each week, in which our hosts take you on exciting journeys and talk about innovative technologies, lifestyle, design, cars and more. Subscribe to the BMW podcast series to find out about bathtubs in self driving cars, what a Beamer is, or why BMW designers are playing with clay. And in case you've been wondering if it's..
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
4M ago
Narrowly evading the threats that pursued them on the road, the new superheroes seek refuge in Key's office, where they have access to mega-computers. Now that the gem is in their possession, a bridge must be built between the real and digital worlds. It all seems simple enough, but what if the superheroes begin to doubt each other? What if they question their quest, leading to a cyber mess at the climax of the final battle? Will they be able to bring the gem to Gaia?
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Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
5M ago
Not knowing what the real mission is, Key and Reema head out to convince Caleb. All Caleb needs are the reassuring words of his loyal pal Ivee (BMW i Vision Circular): "Trust in your power". Who sent them the message, what awaits them, and which challenges they will face is unknown. The only certain thing: They must join forces to find its source.
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(00:00) Introduction
(01:29) Reema and Key find Caleb
(02:36) Caleb ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
5M ago
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 set ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
5M ago
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.
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Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
9M ago
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 m ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
9M ago
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 tech ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
9M ago
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 ad ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
10M ago
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 Mar ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
10M ago
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 ..read more
Changing Lanes | The BMW Podcast
10M ago
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
(0 ..read more