RetailEdge AI EV Charger: Why A Slim, Smart DCFC Could Change Retail
The RetailEdge AI EV Charger unites charging, retail, and reliability in one streamlined system. Through Munro’s engineering lens, the focus shifts to what truly matters for operators and drivers: cost, uptime, and design efficiency. Building on this foundation, Electric Era’s 200-kW stations already deliver app-free payments, dual NACS and CCS connectors, and fully integrated control […]
Home Charging for Renters: Why Moon Five’s Model Matters
Providing reliable home EV charging remains one of the toughest barriers for renters. Yet it’s also where Munro’s teardown approach clarifies which design and cost choices truly scale. In a recent conversation, Moon Five CEO Stephen Ng detailed how the company’s multifamily system gives tenants dedicated Level 2 charging while sparing landlords the CapEx and […]
EGO Motor Teardown Analysis: Brushless Power, Induction Lessons
Munro’s teardown of the EGO mower motor shows how a classic electric-motor design evolves under modern cost pressure and lean manufacturing rules. For engineers and enthusiasts, this deep-dive EGO motor analysis highlights how compact machines hint at the next wave of EV component innovation. Inside-Out Brushless Architecture This brushless DC design flips convention: the stator […]
Cast Aluminum or Composite? What Munro’s EGO Mower Teardown Reveals
Modern lawn equipment borrows more from EV design than most realize — from battery architecture to control electronics. That shift puts packaging, materials, and reliability under the same microscope as any electric vehicle. In Munro’s teardown and analysis of the EGO Electric Lawn Mower, the self-propelled model shows how smart engineering choices improve performance, and […]
Portable EV Leak Testing Is Becoming Essential Maintenance
EV battery enclosure leak testing is no longer a niche task. It is a frontline safety requirement in the maturing EV fleet. That point came through clearly in Munro’s walk-and-talk at the 2025 Battery Show with Alex Parker, President of Redline Detection, a leader in diagnostic and leak-testing tools for EVs. Parker explained why OEMs, dealers, […]
Tesla Model Y Cost Strategy: How EV Design Cost Reduction Redefines the $39K Crossover
Tesla’s latest Model Y refresh demonstrates EV design cost reduction in full view. The company dropped the crossover’s MSRP by more than $4,000 while simultaneously trimming hardware, materials, and comfort features. Munro & Associates interprets the move not as regression but as a lean-design maneuver — a case study in how cost reduction shapes EV […]
ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer on EV Growth and Innovation
When ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer sat down with Munro & Associates, the conversation centered on transformation. From supply chain restructuring to smart charging architectures, Wilmer described how ChargePoint’s lean design mindset mirrors Munro’s own focus on engineering efficiency and real-world scalability. His three-year roadmap shows how innovation, once stabilized, can drive both cost reduction and […]
How Torus’ Nova Pulse Energy Storage Solution Powers A Secure U.S. Grid
At the 2025 Battery Show, Torus‘ Nova Pulse energy storage system drew attention as a U.S.-built leap forward in grid energy security and stability. The system reflects Munro & Associates’ ongoing interest in lean engineering, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience. Combining flywheel inertia with advanced cyber defense, Torus redefines what utility-grade energy storage can […]
Northern Strike Soldier Perspective: Modern Training Meets Real Threats
At Camp Grayling, soldiers participating in Northern Strike offer a unique perspective on how modern warfare has changed. Munro Defense interviews the soldiers and officers shaping the next generation of counter-UAV and base defense readiness. From drone defense to allied coordination, this training demonstrates how lean adaptation, field passion, and industry collaboration define the modern […]
TE Connectivity Electric Mobility: Inside EV Connector Design
As the EV landscape continues to evolve, the latest innovations in electric mobility from TE Connectivity show how smarter connector systems shape how vehicles charge, drive, and stay safe under rising voltage demands. At the 2025 Battery Show, Munro’s coverage highlighted TE’s full-spectrum approach — from 48 V auxiliaries to 800 V traction drives — […]