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Polestar BST Concept: Tesla’s Next Real Competitor?
At Everything Electric Canada 2024, Polestar unveiled a concept car that has enthusiasts and engineers alike buzzing: the Polestar BST. With forged alloy wheels, camera-based mirrors, and active aerodynamics, the BST is more than just a design exercise—it’s a bold contender in the performance electric vehicle (EV) arena, possibly even aimed at Tesla’s high-performance market. […]
KIA EV9’s Dual-Stage Motor Redefines EV Performance
The KIA EV9 is more than just another electric SUV—it’s a glimpse into the future of efficient electric propulsion. In a recent teardown by our engineers at Munro & Associates, the EV9 revealed a groundbreaking innovation: a dual-stage inverter motor capable of on-the-fly reconfiguration between Wye and Delta winding modes. This setup is not only […]
Inside UTAC’s Advanced EV Test Benches
How UTAC and Unico Are Pioneering EV Test Bench Innovation for the Electrified Future As electric vehicle (EV) development surges forward, the demand for sophisticated, flexible, and high-efficiency testing solutions has never been greater. At the heart of this technological transformation lies the evolving EV test bench. It plays a central role in validating e-motors, […]
Rivian R1S Gen 2: Undercarriage Upgrades Explained
The all-new 2025 Rivian R1S might look familiar from the outside, but beneath its body lies a range of undercarriage upgrades that mark a pivotal step in Rivian’s engineering evolution. Recently, the Munro team conducted a detailed teardown comparison between the original R1S and its Gen 2 counterpart. Their analysis spotlights significant revisions to the […]
Ford Hits Refresh on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT
The 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT has roared back onto the scene with significant upgrades, and Ford’s latest EV refresh doesn’t just aim to compete—it aims to lead. With performance boosts, extended range, refined ride quality, and some clever design tweaks, this next-generation Mach-E GT shows how legacy automakers can innovate in a fiercely competitive electric […]
Inside the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT Motor Upgrade: Torque, Efficiency, and Strategy
Ford’s 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) market—not just with its bold design or all-wheel-drive power, but with its newly enhanced motor architecture. At the heart of this refresh is an in-house electric motor upgrade that not only pushes performance boundaries but strategically sets the stage for future high-voltage […]
The Luxury of Adversity: LAND’s Electric Motorcycle Revolution
Electric motorcycle startup LAND is rewriting the rules of two-wheeled transport. Through bold in-house innovation, lean manufacturing, and a software-defined ride experience, this Cleveland-based company is transforming adversity into engineering excellence. LAND’s electric motorcycle platform isn’t just about speed and style—it’s about rethinking how vehicles are built, powered, and scaled for the future. In this […]
How Up.Fit Transforms Teslas into Police Vehicles
In a time when electrification is sweeping the automotive industry, Up.Fit—Unplugged Performance’s police vehicle division—is making headlines for its innovative approach to converting Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) into mission-ready law enforcement tools. Their work showcases a radical rethinking of what patrol cars can be: powerful, efficient, high-tech, and, above all, safe. This revolution in Tesla […]
Inside Unplugged Performance’s Tesla Police Car Conversions
As electric vehicles (EVs) gain momentum across every sector, Unplugged Performance is leading the charge in a specialized arena: Tesla police vehicle conversions. From their Los Angeles headquarters, the team is redefining what it means to upfit electric patrol cars—delivering rugged, low-maintenance, high-performance EVs that meet the demands of modern law enforcement. This teardown-level look […]
2025 Kia K4 & Carnival: First Impressions and Insights
Kia continues to raise the bar in both design and functionality. And the Munro team recently got a firsthand look at the 2025 Kia K4 and Carnival MPV. This in-depth Kia K4 and Carnival review examines their build quality, onboard technology, and engineering decisions. We reveal both the brand’s growing commitment to precision and forward-thinking […]