Silicon Anode Energy Density: What Amprius Signals for EV Design
Silicon anode energy density is back in the spotlight, and Munro’s on-the-floor interview at The Battery Show makes the case clear. Amprius claims up to 500 Wh/kg gravimetric energy density — far above today’s mainstream cells — by using a silicon anode architecture the company has refined over many years. For engineers, EV fans, and […]
The 2027 Bolt: Affordable EV, Faster Where It Counts
In Munro‘s teardown review of the 2027 Chevy Bolt, the affordable EV graduates from commuter duty to long-distance credibility. GM focuses on what matters most: faster charging, better efficiency, and real-world usability. The Munro team cuts through launch hype to reveal how design choices impact cost and manufacturability. The result is a car that evolves […]
Solid-State Moves From Hype To Hardware: Factorial’s Path To Scale
Solid state battery commercialization is no longer a slide deck promise; it is entering road-test reality. In light of this shift, a recent Munro conversation with Factorial Energy provided a concrete look at that evolution. Specifically, VP Raimund Koerver explained how the company is closing the gap between lab cells and validated, drivable prototypes — […]
Marian: A Trusted Partner in Battery Component Manufacturing
At the 2025 Battery Show in Detroit, Munro & Associates highlighted Marian — a global leader in precision die-cut components for EV batteries. As the electric vehicle industry races to optimize cost, safety, and reliability, Marian stands out for its deep materials expertise and close integration with customer design teams. In this context, Marian’s battery […]
Michigan’s Multi-Domain Edge: How Northern Strike Builds Readiness Faster
Michigan’s multi-domain readiness exercise reputation is earned, not claimed. At Camp Grayling and across the National All-Domain Warfighting Center, Northern Strike brings thousands of soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen together to train as one joint force — and Munro Defense was on the ground to capture how that integration actually works. The result is […]
Expanding Horizons: Why Munro Welcomes Dieter Zetsche
“Munro Welcomes Dieter Zetsche” is more than a headline; it signals a deeper push to fuse leadership experience with hands-on teardown rigor at Munro. In a recent conversation, Zetsche — the former CEO of Daimler — outlined why he joined the board and how he sees Munro’s cost-driven engineering approach scaling across sectors. He emphasized […]
Equinox EV Motor Efficiency: What GM Optimized — And Why It Matters
If you care about the Chevrolet Equinox EV and it’s motor efficiency, Munro’s latest deep dive with GM powertrain leaders is essential reading. The front drive unit powering GM’s Ultium crossovers helps the Equinox EV achieve 319 miles from an 85 kWh pack — impressive range for its size and aerodynamics — showing how tightly […]
Fuel Out of Air: How Prometheus’ “Reverse Combustion” Could Reshape Drop-In Fuels
Making fuel out of air isn’t science fiction; it’s the operating thesis behind Prometheus Fuels’ “reverse combustion” platform — and the focus of a recent Munro Live conversation with founder and CEO Rob McGinnis. For Munro’s audience of engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors, the appeal is immediate. Prometheus delivers a compact, scalable system designed to […]
The Next Big EV Upgrade Isn’t a Motor — It’s Software-Defined Audio
Software-defined audio in cars is moving from buzzword to bill of materials — and Munro just heard it firsthand. In a QNX-powered demo vehicle, the team experienced Dolby Atmos spatial mixes, precisely managed alerts, and seamless handoffs between music, phone, and safety sounds. The system orchestrated every channel through software integrated directly with the vehicle’s […]
Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs)
How Munro & Associates Helped Shape the Future of Defense Acquisition Introduction: Why TRL and MRL Matter When a company develops advanced technology—especially for defense applications—the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) must evaluate not only whether the technology works in principle but also whether it can be manufactured at scale. Two structured frameworks exist for […]