Inside Redwood Materials: A Battery Recycling Innovation Tour with JB Straubel
For EV engineers, energy investors, and sustainability advocates, Redwood Materials is doing what many considered impossible: making battery recycling profitable, scalable, and essential to the domestic supply chain. In an exclusive tour, JB Straubel—the co-founder of Tesla and now CEO of Redwood Materials—guides the Munro team through a remarkably lean and vertically integrated facility that […]
Skywell EV Battery Teardown Review
Understanding the internal design and performance implications of battery systems is critical for engineers, investors, and enthusiasts navigating the electric vehicle landscape. In this teardown, the Munro team walks us through a detailed disassembly of the 72 kWh battery pack from the 2021 Skywell EV SUV Limited. This Skywell EV battery teardown provides insights into […]
Electric Motor Inverter Explained: How It Works and Why It Matters
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive industry. But at the heart of every EV’s drivetrain lies an unsung hero: the inverter. In this article we’ll explore how an electric motor inverter works, breaking down complex engineering principles into clear, actionable insights for automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors. Understanding the inverter’s role is crucial. […]
Next-Generation Battery Technology Insights
The next wave of electric vehicle (EV) advancement hinges not only on sleek designs or faster motors, but on the very heart of the vehicle: the battery. In a recent in-depth tour of 24M Technologies, Sandy Munro and the Munro team uncovered groundbreaking insights into next-generation battery technology. What they found promises to reshape how […]
Sandy Munro Unfiltered: The State of Manufacturing, Reshoring, and the Arrogance That Kills Innovation
In a wide-ranging, unapologetically candid interview on the “See Beyond Podcast“, hosted by Mika Tienhara, legendary manufacturing expert Sandy Munro delivered a masterclass in tough truths about the state of modern industry. The conversation touched on reshoring, vertical integration, the collapse of Western manufacturing dominance, and the dangerous psychological pitfalls plaguing decision-makers in both the […]
Waking the Sleeping Giant: How Sandy Munro’s Warnings and Wisdom Can Help Manufacturers Predict the Unpredictable
The current world landscape is riddled with volatility, where tariffs shift overnight, and global supply chains choke at the whim of geopolitical posturing. Rhetoric between sides is highly divisive, and the media makes the truth cloudy. But in this chaos, there are few voices more electrifying, or clarifying, than Sandy Munro’s. In his recent wide-ranging […]
Why Rare Earth Magnets Matter in EV Motor Design
Electric vehicles (EVs) have transformed how we think about automotive propulsion, and much of that transformation rides—quite literally—on magnet technology. Specifically, rare earth magnets. These unassuming components sit at the heart of electric motors, enabling high-efficiency power conversion, torque delivery, and compact motor design. But behind their ubiquity lies a geopolitical and engineering challenge: the […]
Arc Electric Boat: Quiet, Fast, and Fully Electric
The marine world is undergoing a revolution—and at the helm is Arc with its cutting-edge electric wakesport boat. In a recent demo ride with Munro, Arc CTO & Co-Founder Ryan Cook and Lead Engineer Robert Binkowski walked through the full capabilities of their latest innovation: the Arc Sport. Built from the hull up with EV […]
Detroit’s Mobility Innovation Hub: Inside Newlab and Michigan Central’s Tech Revolution
Detroit is redefining itself not only as the Motor City but as a global center for cutting-edge mobility solutions. The Newlab at Michigan Central represents the beating heart of this transformation. It’s a bold initiative housed in a repurposed mail-sorting depot next to the historic train station—now the new Ford building—anchoring innovation at the intersection […]
How the Volkswagen ID. Buzz Nails Efficient Underbody Packaging
When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) design, underbody packaging is where functionality meets engineering artistry. The Volkswagen ID. Buzz—a retro-inspired, forward-thinking EV van—demonstrates how a large vehicle can excel in cost-effective, space-conscious engineering. In this teardown analysis, the Munro team walks us through the underbody architecture of the 2025 VW ID. Buzz, offering key […]