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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,…
From Munro Live. In this video, we lift the Skywell onto the hoist for a closer look at its underbody. 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. Sandy is predicting the future by looking into the past! In response to Lars Moravy’s statements in the Ride the Lightning podcast about how the Cybercab will not be painted, Sandy explains why it is actually possible – and how it’s already been done multiple times in the last 20+ years. This…
From Munro Live. In this episode, we explore motor bearings, break down the different types, and compare VW’s approach to Tesla’s. 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. Does your company need help with new product development, cost and weight reduction, or other engineering services? This is why you should work with Munro, according to Carl! 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. In this video, Kevin and Armin lift the Polestar 3 onto the hoist to examine its suspension and undercarriage. 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…
From Munro Live. In this video, Paul Turnbull, Lead Engineer at Munro, shares his first impressions of the Polestar 3. 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. ABB invited us to the Daytona 500 to continue the conversation on electric vehicles and witness the debut of the electric Chevy NASCAR prototype. Munro Home of Lean Design Home of Lean Design We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities…
From Munro Live. In this episode, Tom and Paul explore the Michigan Charging Roadway in downtown Detroit. Check out our podcast with with Dr. Stefan Tongur of Electreon, one of the companies who helped bring the project to fruition. https://youtu.be/Ao54CLbuWvs Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro…
From Munro Live. Carl takes his first-ever look at the interior of a Polestar vehicle with the Polestar 3. 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 teardown the battery pack from the BYD Shark. 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. Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, but they also bring new challenges—especially when it comes to fire safety. That’s why Munro has partnered with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to help first responders better understand and manage EV battery fires. UL’s team is actively training firefighters to handle these complex incidents effectively, while Munro provides…
From Munro Live. Sandy, Paul, and Armin weigh in on the packaging of the rear motor and suspension under the bed of the BYD Shark. 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. In this video, Sandy, Armin, and Paul discuss the frame and engine from our BYD Shark mini 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, costing, and teardown benchmarking.…
From Munro Live. Carl examines the center console, seat, and front fascia that have been removed from our BYD Shark. 0:00 Center Console 12:53 Seat 16:53 Front Fascia 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. Munro & Associates played a key role in collaborating with Schwarze’s design and manufacturing engineers to implement Lean Design® methodology, streamlining development processes and reducing time-to-market. By applying the Wall Process® and focusing on strategies that enable a smooth launch into full production , Munro ensured a successful product launch while optimizing…
From Munro Live. In this video, Paul explains what an axial flux motor is and compares it to a radial flux motor. 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…
From Munro Live. Carl takes a look inside the BYD Shark, drawing comparisons to similarly-priced hybrid and electric trucks. 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. At the Detroit Auto Show, Sue had the opportunity to check out the upcoming Rivian R2, as well as the Rivian Commercial Van currently being utilized by Amazon delivery drivers. 0:00 R2 17:25 Commercial Van Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.…
From Munro Live. At the Detroit Auto Show, Sue had the opportunity to explore the All-Electric Jeep Wagoneer S and discuss its design with Vince Galante, Vice President of Exterior Design, and Ryan Nagode, Vice President of Interior Design at Jeep. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from…
From Munro Live. Ford Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Law Enforcement: Recently, we had the privilege of visiting with them to explore their Police fleet lineup. 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…
From Munro Live. We recently had the opportunity to visit Boom Supersonic, where we spoke with their founder and CEO, Blake Scholl, and got an up-close look at their XB-1 supersonic jet. https://boomsupersonic.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting…
From Munro Live. Sandy and Kevin examine the hybrid BYD Shark. 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 We…
From Munro Live. We recently had the privilege of visiting Rivian in California, where we gained exclusive access to their Electrical Hardware Lab and had the opportunity to speak with Vidya Rajagopalan, Sr. VP of Electrical Hardware. https://rivian.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.…
From Munro Live. We recently had the privilege of visiting Rivian in California, where we sat down with Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid to discuss Rivian’s approach to testing, implementing, and optimizing code for their software updates. https://rivian.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.…
From Munro Live. We recently had the privilege of visiting Rivian in California, where we test-drove the new Generation 2 Tri-Motor R1S. During our visit, we also had the chance to sit down with Rivian Founder & CEO RJ Scaringe to discuss the vehicle’s enhancements and the company’s vision for the future. https://rivian.com/ Munro Live…
From Munro Live. Sandy and Armin’s wheel business, Munro Delta Wheels, is now accepting orders for custom colors! To order your own, visit https://munrodeltawheels.com/ Munro Delta Wheels is not affiliated with Munro & Associates or Tesla. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is…
From Munro Live. Ford Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Law Enforcement: Recently, we had the privilege of visiting with them to explore their rich history and discuss their plans for the future. 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. Kevin takes a look at the Grounded RV with founder Sam Shapiro, discussing the vehicle’s background, modularity, and future ambitions. Learn more at https://www.groundedrvs.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…
From Munro Live. Sandy and Carl discuss Tesla’s claim in a recent video that the Cybercab will be a dramatic reduction in coomponents compared to the Model 3. View the post that inspired this video: https://x.com/herbertong/status/1864613152002068903 Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is…
From Munro Live. Sakuu provided us with a couple of their cells, so we put them to the test! In this episode, Tom, Paul, and Sandy conduct a series of tests on the battery cells Sakuu sent us, including a nail penetration test and even shooting a bullet through them! Thanks to Shooters Lane for…
From Munro Live. In this episode, Carl dives into the design and durability of the KIA EV9 seats! This video is brought to you by the LTT Store.com! Introducing the LTT Screwdriver—the ultimate ratcheting tool, perfect for PC building or keeping handy while on the go. Screwdriver Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features…
From Munro Live. Sandy visits eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff & landing) manufacturer Archer Aviation in San Jose. 0:00 Intro 3:23 Motor Assembly 10:00 Battery Assembly 21:44 Simulation Labs 26:11 Outro 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. Carl compares the design and manufacturing choices of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 we have torn down. 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…
From Munro Live. Jordan puts the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N – the racing-inspired variant of the vehicle – up on the hoist to examine similarities and differences from other vehicles on Hyundai-Kia’s platform. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting…
From Munro Live. Join us for an exclusive look at the Lucid Air Sapphire with John Culliton, Senior Technical Specialist in Chassis & Vehicle Dynamics at Lucid Motors. John gives us a deep dive into the exceptional engineering and design elements that make the Sapphire one of the most powerful and refined electric sedans on…
From Munro Live. DISCLAIMERS: Sandy is an investor in Aptera Motors. Aptera Motors is a customer of Munro & Associates. Sandy visits the headquarters of Aptera Motors in the San Diego area, where co-CEOs Steve and Chris are leading the way on a game-changing solar/battery EV. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Company Background & Early Builds 13:31…
From Munro Live. Recently, we had the chance to visit Lucid Motors and speak with some of their engineers. In this episode, Paul sits down with Emad Dlala and Eric Bach to discuss Lucid’s powertrain. https://lucidmotors.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is…
From Munro Live. Sandy and Jordan compare the castings in the Cybertruck to Tesla’s past vehicles. 0:00 2020 Model Y 3:22 2022 Model Y 5:14 Cybertruck 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…