Sakku’s Safe Battery Survives Gunfire Test
At Munro & Associates, teardown leads to insight—and few battery evaluations have made us stop and say “this changes everything.” In a bold series of experiments, we tested a revolutionary new battery cell from Sakku, designed with a polymeric current collector. Our safe battery test results include hammering a nail through the cell and even […]
KIA EV9 Seat Teardown: Smart or Overspent?
When designing an electric vehicle, seat architecture might not be the first place you expect a hefty cost burden. Yet in the KIA EV9, it just might be. At Munro & Associates, our latest teardown dives deep into the KIA EV9 seat design to uncover the balance—or imbalance—between style, function, and cost. This KIA EV9 […]
How Archer Aviation is Redefining Electric Aircraft Design
Electric vertical takeoff and landing (EVTOL) aircraft are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Today, thanks to companies like Archer Aviation, the vision of low-noise, efficient air travel over congested cities is rapidly approaching reality. Recently, Munro & Associates visited Archer’s facility for a deep-dive look at their electric aircraft—specifically the Midnight, an EVTOL […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Interior Review: Is It Truly an Upgrade?
At Munro & Associates, we’re all about design efficiency, smart engineering, and brutally honest teardown analysis. So when Hyundai unveiled its 2025 IONIQ 5 N, we had to ask—does this update really move the needle? Especially when it comes to the IONIQ 5 N interior, which plays a crucial role in user experience and manufacturing […]
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N: Underbody Engineering Revealed
In this hoist review, Munro & Associates takes a deep dive into the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N—a high-performance variant built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform. Our analysis focuses on the underbody engineering, suspension architecture, and structural reinforcements that transform this EV into a performance machine. By examining how Hyundai balances cost, weight, and dynamic capability, we […]
Lucid Air Sapphire: Peak Electric Sedan Performance
At Munro & Associates, we’re no strangers to electric vehicle innovation, but the Lucid Air Sapphire review left us speechless. With its staggering 1234 horsepower tri-motor setup, cutting-edge torque vectoring, and carbon-ceramic stopping power, the Sapphire isn’t just Lucid’s flagship—it’s a redefinition of what a luxury performance EV sedan can be. Whether on track or […]
Aptera Factory Tour: Solar EV Innovation in Action
When it comes to pushing the boundaries of solar electric vehicle design, few companies capture imagination like Aptera Motors. In a recent factory tour, Sandy Munro of Munro & Associates was given a deep look into how Aptera is redefining what’s possible with lightweight structures, solar efficiency, and manufacturing innovation. This tour, filled with engineering […]
Lucid’s Ultra-Compact EV Drive: Powertrain Innovation at Its Finest
Lucid Motors is redefining electric vehicle (EV) engineering through compact electric motor design, setting new benchmarks for power density, efficiency, and manufacturability. In a recent deep-dive with Munro Live, Lucid’s senior engineers shared exclusive insights into how they’ve achieved one of the world’s most efficient and space-saving EV powertrains. Engineering Roots: A Culture of Simulation […]
Cybertruck Casting Breakthroughs: Tesla’s Next Leap in Lean Design
Tesla’s Cybertruck casting evolution represents one of the most dramatic advancements in lean vehicle design and manufacturing efficiency to date. In less than five years, Tesla transformed traditional multi-part stamped assemblies into massive, integrated aluminum castings—eliminating complexity, improving consistency, and redefining cost-effective production for electric vehicles. The Munro Live team, led by Sandy Munro, recently […]
Delta Wheels Expanded: New Designs, Sizes & Colors
Munro & Associates is once again proving that when customers speak, we listen. After a wave of enthusiastic feedback, the team behind Munro Live has expanded its Delta wheel lineup, applying our signature Delta spoke wheel innovation to new sizes, styles, and even materials. This update is more than cosmetic—these wheels are designed for real […]