At IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse and Siemens CEO Roland Busch sat down with Gordon Repniski (Executive Editor, POLITICO Deutschland) to discuss the future of European competitiveness.From regulation and bureaucracy to the 2035 combustion engine ban, tariffs, and the growing challenge from China, this 23 minute panel offers a candid look at how Europe’s biggest industrial players see the global landscape.What you’ll learn in this video:- Why Europe risks falling behind the US and China on innovation speed- How bureaucracy and regulation can act as Europe’s biggest brake- BMW’s take on the 2035 engine ban and the disappearance of small cars- Why China is both Europe’s strongest market and toughest competitor- Where the next big growth markets could come from: India, Latin America, ASEAN📌 Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on EVs, eMobility, and the global automotive industry.

Mercedes AMG GT XX has just redefined what’s possible for electric vehicles. In one of the most brutal endurance tests ever attempted, this hyper-EV covered 40,075 km in just 7.5 days, the equivalent of driving around the world.⚡ That’s not all: the energy consumed during this run equals 8 – 9 years of driving for the average European driver. Imagine compressing nearly a decade of usage into just one week.In this Part 1 video, I break down:- The record itself: 40,075 km in 7.5 days at Italy’s Nardò high-speed oval- Average speeds of 300 km/h and charging at 850 kW- How Mercedes AMG GT XX shattered Xiaomi YU7 and XPENG P7’s endurance records by 34 – 38%- The track, the drivers (including George Russell), and the charging equipment used- Why this wasn’t just a one-off stunt, but a demonstration of repeatable endurance👉 In Part 2, I’ll dive deeper into the numbers, battery estimates, charging cycles, lap counts, weather impact, and total energy consumed (~20,000 – 23,000 kWh).#Mercedes #AMGGTXX #EV #ElectricVehicles #etechvolution #emobility

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EVs aren’t green because of the battery. That’s the argument you’ve heard a thousand times. But the data tells a very different story.In this video, I break down the BMW iX3 Neue Klasse and show you how it beats its gasoline counterpart in just 17,500 km, about 1.5 years of driving in Europe. Using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), we’ll go from raw materials to recycling and see how clean an EV really is.What you’ll learn in this video:⚡ Why “EVs Aren’t Green” is a myth, and how BMW proves it with real data⚡ The 4 stages of vehicle LCA: raw materials, production, use phase, recycling⚡ How grid electricity (Germany vs Norway) changes emissions by up to 93%⚡ Inside BMW’s new Debrecen factory, cutting manufacturing CO₂ by 85%⚡ Next-gen Gen 6 cylindrical batteries: +20% energy density, –42% CO₂/kWh⚡ iX3 Neue Klasse charging: 800V, up to 400 kW, 350 km in 10 min⚡ Why this car is make or break for BMW’s EV futureKey Numbers:Carbon parity with gasoline: 17,500 km (renewables) / 21,500 km (EU grid)35% lower manufacturing CO₂ than previous BMW EVs50% recycled nickel, cobalt & lithium in new battery cellsBMW calls the iX3 Neue Klasse their cleanest and most capable EV yet. Whether it’s true or not, let’s look at the facts, the math, and the emissions.🔔 Subscribe to the channel for more in-depth EV breakdowns, industry insights, and real-world tests.📰 Want deeper analysis? Join my newsletter for exclusive charts, numbers, and reports at etechvolution.com.#BMW #NeueKlasse #EV #Emobility #etechvolution #ix3 #ix3NeueKlasse

In part two of my deep-dive with ElectricFelix (Felix Hamer), we uncover why China’s EV ecosystem has scaled so rapidly compared to Europe.⚡ Topics we cover:- The shocking reality of 10¢/kWh DC fast charging in China- Government policies and incentives shaping EV adoption- Why OEMs like BYD, Xpeng, Zeekr and Nio build their own charging networks- Tesla’s place in China’s market — and why its superchargers aren’t always the cheapest- What Europe can learn from China’s scale, strategy, and pricingFrom random parking lots in Shenzhen with 50+ chargers to nationwide charging competition, Felix shares his firsthand insights that show why Europe is falling behind.👉 Subscribe for more deep-dive conversations on EVs, charging, and the future of mobility.

From his very first ride on an electric motorbike in Amsterdam to standing in a random parking lot in Shenzhen surrounded by 50+ chargers, this is the journey of Felix Hamer, better known as Electric Felix.

In this episode, Felix shares:

⚡ How a single contest ride sparked his obsession with e-mobility

⚡ What fast charging looked like in Europe back in 2017

⚡ His first shocking experiences with China’s EV ecosystem

⚡ Why random Chinese parking lots have more chargers than entire European cities

⚡ What Europe can learn from China’s scale, price, and speed

Whether you’re curious about the origins of one of e-mobility’s most recognized voices, or you want to understand why China’s charging infrastructure is years ahead of Europe, this episode has insights you won’t want to miss.

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2025 is turning into the year of EV records. Endurance, speed, sales, and range are all being pushed beyond imagination.Mercedes AMG GT XX just drove 40,075 km in 7.5 days, the equivalent of circling the Earth twice, averaging 221 km/h with daily runs over 5,300 km.BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition became the world’s fastest EV at 472 km/h, powered by 4 motors delivering a combined 3,000 horsepower on a groundbreaking 1,200V platform.Xiaomi YU7 shocked the market with 200,000 pre-orders in 3 minutes and 289,000 in one hour, rivaling Tesla Model Y’s entire yearly sales in China.And now we’re seeing production EVs like the Mercedes CLA EQ and BMW iX3 Neue Klasse pushing 800 km WLTP range and charging at up to 400 kW.⚡ Whether it’s endurance, raw speed, or market dominance, EVs are rewriting the rulebook in 2025.👉 Which record do you think matters most: 40,000 km endurance, 472 km/h top speed, or record-breaking sales? Let me know in the comments.🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives into the future of e-mobility, EV charging, and automotive innovation.DISCLAIMER - All materials in these videos are used for educational purposes and fall within the guidelines of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are or represent the copyright owner of materials used in this video and have a problem with the use of said material, please send me an email at culturaltechvolution@gmail.com

This is Part 2 of my conversation with Sebastian Fleischhacker, an eMobility expert with deep experience in pricing and roaming, on the eTechvolution Podcast. ⚡In Part 1, we explored how hot climates and roofless charging stations silently degrade EV batteries. Now, in Part 2, we dive into the burning topic of EV charging prices, and why fixed rates are dead.🔑 Key topics we cover:- Why fixed EV charging prices no longer make sense for CPOs or drivers- How dynamic pricing works, and what it means for your charging bill- Lessons from airlines and telcos — applied to EV charging- Why CPOs who switch to dynamic pricing never go back- The role of AI, weather forecasts & traffic data in shaping tomorrow’s charging costsWhether you’re an EV driver, a CPO, or just curious about the economics of charging, this episode shows how dynamic & smart pricing will shape the future of eMobility.👉 Discover how 30+ variables, from weather to traffic patterns, will revolutionize charging costs, including why a charger at the end of a row might be cheaper than one at the front.

What happens to your EV battery when you live in Spain versus Norway? Why can something as simple as a roof over a charger affect long-term battery health?

And how are cybersecurity scams like fake QR codes putting both EV drivers and charge point operators at risk?

In this episode of the eTechvolution Podcast, I sit down with Sebastian Fleischhacker, a former film director turned EV expert with over 220,000 electric kilometers driven and 40+ EVs tested.

Together, we explore:

• Sebastian move from film industry to an EV expert
• EV battery health in hot vs. cold climates (Spain vs. Norway)
• Why charging station design impacts battery degradation
• How roaming, pricing, and EMSPs shape the EV charging experience
• The hidden risks of dynamic pricing for drivers and CPOs
• Cybersecurity threats: from fake QR codes to fraud that bankrupted CPOs
• This conversation is packed with insider knowledge on how EV infrastructure, climate, and pricing models affect both drivers and the industry’s future.

If you’re an EV owner, industry professional, or just curious about the future of mobility, this episode will give you insights you won’t find anywhere else.

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