From Munro Live. Carl takes a look inside the all-new, all-electric Mini Coutryman – which may not be quite as mini as its iconic predecessor! Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering,…

From Munro Live. We had an exclusive opportunity to visit Slate’s beta facility in Michigan and speak with several team members, including CEO Chris Barman and Head Engineer Eric Keipper. In our conversations, we explored how Slate is redefining affordable, reliable, and customizable electric vehicles—and how Munro influenced some of their key decisions along the…

From Munro Live. In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, host Paul Turnbull sits down with Conifer Co-Founders Ankit Somani and Yateendra Deshpande to explore how their startup is reimagining the EV powertrain from the ground up. Conifer is on a mission to simplify and streamline electric vehicle development through an integrated, modular powertrain…

From Munro Live. Sue attends Manufacturing Demo Day at Lawrence Technological University to learn about a handful of companies developing drones and other technologies for defense. Munro Defense is proud to be a partner of the Centrepolis Accelerator’s Defense Hardtech Accelerator. Learn more about getting involved or accessing resources here: https://www.centrepolisaccelerator.com/Programs/DHA 0:00 Intro 1:06 ASX…

From Munro Live. Join us as we take a look at the all-new 2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4, MINI’s fully electric, all-wheel-drive crossover SUV. In this video, we break down the exterior design, interior features, performance specs, battery range, and how it compares to other electric vehicles in its class. Built on BMW’s UKL platform,…

From Munro Live. The Munro Live Podcast has officially moved to our main channel! In this episode, Munro President Chris Thomas sits down with Ali Kashani, Founder & CEO of Serve Robotics, to explore the future of autonomous food delivery. Learn how Serve’s sidewalk delivery robots are revolutionizing last-mile logistics using cutting-edge AI and robotics.…

From Munro Live. We are featuring a vehicle with BMW’s UKL vehicle platform for the first time! Kevin puts the 2025 Mini Countryman, an all-electric offering from the beloved Mini brand, on the hoist to examine how this platform compares to others. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers…

From Munro Live. Carl examines the interior of the refreshed Model Y, the changes Tesla made to give the beloved vehicle a new look and feel. Thanks to Chris from Dirty Tesla for bringing us this vehicle to review and featuring in the video! Check out his channel here: @DirtyTesla Munro Live is a YouTube…

From Munro Live. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Redwood Materials, the groundbreaking battery recycling and materials company founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel. In this in-depth interview and factory walkthrough, JB shares his vision for building a closed-loop battery supply chain in the U.S. and how Redwood is scaling sustainable solutions for…

From Munro Live. In this Munro Live teardown, we take apart the Skywell EV battery pack to see what’s really inside. From module layout and cell design to thermal management and structural engineering, our team breaks down the full architecture of this lesser-known electric SUV’s power source. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features…

From Munro Live. In this video, we break down how a motor inverter works and why it’s a critical component in electric vehicles (EVs) and modern motor systems. Whether you’re an EV enthusiast, engineer, or just curious about electric powertrains, we’ll explain the fundamentals of inverters — how they convert DC power from the battery…

From Munro Live. Join Sandy for an exclusive tour of 24M Technologies, a Massachusetts-based company seeking to change the way the world makes batteries. We get an in-depth look at the various components and technologies that go into making their groundbreaking, award-winning batteries for electric vehicles, energy storage, consumer electronics, and so much more. https://24-m.com/…

From Munro Live. In light of China’s rare earth material ban, Paul explains why this decision could have dangerous implications for the American EV industry. Videos Mentioned Richard Feynman Magnets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO0r930Sn_8 How Special Relativity Makes Magnets Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TKSfAkWWN0 Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.…

From Munro Live. Join us for an exclusive demo ride on the Arc Sport, the high-performance electric boat making waves in the marine industry. In this video, Arc CTO & Co-Founder Ryan Cook and Lead Vehicle Engineer Robert Binkowski walk us through the design, performance, and cutting-edge technology behind their flagship electric watercraft. We explore…

From Munro Live. Sandy heads to Newlab Detroit on the newly-renovated Michigan Central campus to visit a variety of mobility startups. 0:00 What is Newlab? 6:40 motmot 11:03 Intermode 18:44 ESSPI 27:53 Haas Alert Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering…

From Munro Live. Kevin takes a look underneath the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz to evaluate the bus’s unique underbody packaging decisions. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking.…

From Munro Live. In their third exclusive interview, Sandy and Elon Musk discuss SpaceX’s unique technical prowess, manufacturing methodology, and mission to occupy Mars. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing,…

From Munro Live. Carl explores the spacious interior of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design Home of…

From Munro Live. In his Munro Live debut, Nate shares his first impressions of the features, styling, and usability of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering,…

From Munro Live. Carl explores the interior of the 2025 Chevy Equinox EV to evaluate its appeal and position in the electric vehicle market. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing,…

From Munro Live. Chevy Equinox EV Hoist Review – In today’s deep dive, we take you underneath the all-new Chevrolet Equinox EV to explore its body structure, chassis design, suspension layout, and Small Overlap Rigid Barrier (SORB) crash structure. Whether you’re an automotive engineer, EV enthusiast, or just curious how GM is building their next-generation…

From Munro Live. Join us as we take the all-new Chevrolet Equinox EV for a spin and break down our first impressions — with insights from a former GM engineer who knows this platform inside and out. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro…

From Munro Live. Join us at ACT Expo 2025 for an exclusive walkthrough of Harbinger Motors’ Modular EV Chassis Solutions. In this video, we dive into Harbinger’s innovative approach to commercial electric vehicle platforms, designed with scalability, serviceability, and flexibility in mind. From integrated thermal management to their steer-by-wire system, Harbinger’s chassis is engineered to…

From Munro Live. In this motor teardown, the Munro team digs into a decade-old BYD electric motor to uncover the engineering decisions that shaped one of the earliest mainstream EV efforts. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and…

From Munro Live. While at the ACT Expo, we spoke with Kevin Matthews, Head of Electrification at First Student, about the charging solutions that will help electrify North America’s most vital mode of transportation: the school bus. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro…

From Munro Live. While at the ACT Expo, we spoke with Darren Tasker, Vice President of Industrial Sales at Volvo Penta, about their electrification strategy and battery energy storage (BESS) systems. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and…

From Munro Live. Carl tells a story to show just how valuable Munro’s cost reduction services can be for your company. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking.…

From Munro Live. We attended the 2025 Miami E-Prix at the invitation of our colleagues at Dow Chemical. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of…

From Munro Live. We had the opportunity to attend Slate Auto’s electric truck reveal event. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design Home…

From Munro Live. At the 1440 Sports Future Mobility Summit, Sandy learns about Carbice’s revolutionary thermal interface technology from CEO Bara Cola. https://carbice.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and…

From Munro Live. At the 1440 Sports Future Mobility Summit, Sandy meets KW Plastics General Manager Scott Saunders to discuss his company’s work in recycling plastic and creating a more sustainable future. Home Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting…

From Munro Live. At the 1440 Sports Future Mobility Summit, Sandy meets the company’s founder Ricky Paugh to discuss its work crafting events and partnerships for the brightest minds in the automotive industry. Homepage Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering…

From Munro Live. In this episode, Paul breaks down the differences between PTC heaters and heat pumps in electric vehicles. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro…

From Munro Live. Carl examines the instrument panel of the Imperium Skywell in both its pre-teardown and post-teardown states. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home…

From Munro Live. In this video, we put the Hyundai Santa Fe on the lift for a detailed underbody review. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro…

From Munro Live. In this video, we take you inside Hyliion’s facility for a behind-the-scenes tour and sit down with CEO Thomas Healy and Chief Technology Officer Josh Mook to learn more about their KARNO generator. This isn’t just any generator — the Karno is a fuel-agnostic, highly efficient solution that uses a linear heat…

From Munro Live. Carl busts the common misconception that cars were built better and safer back in the day. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home…

From Munro Live. Carl recently took a road trip to Ohio to explore how DECKED manufactures its truck storage systems. https://decked.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking.…

From Munro Live. With the 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe in the office, Paul offers viewers a lesson in how hybrid vehicles work and the different methods that can be implemented. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a…

From Munro Live. We tour Machina Labs and sit down with co-founder and CEO Ed Mehr to explore how this former SpaceX engineer is using AI and robotics to revolutionize manufacturing. https://machinalabs.ai/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm…

From Munro Live. Carl weighs the pros and cons of the Hyundai Santa Fe, a hybrid 3-row SUV. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of…

From Munro Live. Carl analyzes the torn-down door of the Imperium Skywell. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design Home of Lean Design…

From Munro Live. In this video, Carl analyzes the components that go into the seat of the Imperium Skywell. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home…

From Munro Live. Sandy and Paul dive into the details of Volkswagen’s new electric motor. Thanks to the Volkswagen Group for sending us this motor to tear down! 0:00 Acknowledgment 0:52 Highlights & Similarities 7:47 Keep Your Cool 10:46 Gear Ratio 17:27 Rotor & Stator 25:55 Inverter 33:40 A True European Motor Munro Live is…

From Munro Live. Sandy and Dave visit Pratt Miller’s facility in Michigan, where they design and build award-winning vehicles for motorsports, defense, and more. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing,…

From Munro Live. The Jeep Wagoneer S rides on the STLA Large platform, Stellantis’ versatile BEV-native architecture, so we lifted it on the hoist for a closer look. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader…

From Munro Live. In this video, Carl takes a deep dive into the Jeep Wagoneer S interior, exploring its design, material choices, and overall craftsmanship. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering,…

From Munro Live. Sandy Munro chats with Lars Moravy, Vice President – Vehicle Engineering and Franz Von Holzhausen, Senior Design Executive at Tesla about the Cybercab and Robovan. Thanks to Munro Delta Wheels for sponsoring this video! Stronger, Lighter, Faster Tesla Wheels https://munrodeltawheels.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other…

From Munro Live. Sandy Munro chats with Lars Moravy, Vice President – Vehicle Engineering and Franz Von Holzhausen, Senior Design Executive at Tesla about the upgrades to the Tesla Model Y. Thanks to Munro Delta Wheels for sponsoring this video! Stronger, Lighter, Faster Tesla Wheels https://munrodeltawheels.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy…

From Munro Live. Carl analyzes the interior of the Imperium Skywell, a Chinese EV purchased by Munro in 2022 that will be our next teardown. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering,…