GAME CHANGER #04 | DR. PETER LAMP: CHANGING THE BATTERY, CHANGING THE GAME | BMW Podcast

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We all carry small sources of energy – our phones, laptops and cars. Lithium-ion batteries power the world today, and the technology is evolving fast. What’s the next game-changing breakthrough, especially in the car industry?

Our GAME CHANGER in this episode is Dr. Peter Lamp, Principal Expert for Battery Cell Technology at BMW. He played a key role in developing lithium-ion cells for the i3 and i8 and has led BMW’s R&D in battery cell technology since 2012.

Tune in to discover how the world is charging today and what the future holds for automotive battery innovation.

(00:00) Introduction

(02:26) What is your definition of a “game changer”?

(09:05) Witnessing the process of developing lithium-ion batteries.

(14:15) What were your inspirations? Who has been your role model?

(20:41) What was the game-changing moment in your life?

Find out more about our hosts Charlie Martin