Inside ChargePoint’s Advanced Test Facility: Reliability, Stress Testing, and EV Charger Insights
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the performance and reliability of charging infrastructure play a pivotal role in the ownership experience. In this deep dive, we explore ChargePoint’s Advanced Test Facility—an engineering-driven hub where products are pushed to the limits through teardown insights, rigorous analysis, and accelerated lifecycle testing. Through a guided tour led by […]
ChargePoint Interoperability Lab Insights
For automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors alike, ChargePoint’s interoperability lab delivers expert insights into EV charging technology. It reveals real-world performance, reliability, and scalability. In this deep dive, we here at Munro show how ChargePoint drives seamless interoperability across a fast-growing EV ecosystem. The company achieves this through hardware innovation, software integration, and rigorous […]
Genesis GV60 Interior Review: Where Luxury Meets Value
At Munro & Associates, interior design and lean manufacturing insights often reveal where automakers are getting things right — and where they’re spending unnecessarily. In this expert Genesis GV60 interior review, we’ll break down how this luxury electric vehicle delivers value at a price point between $60,000 and $70,000. The Genesis GV60, built on a […]
Genesis GV60 Teardown Insights & Luxury Review
Genesis continues to impress with its all-electric GV60, a premium interpretation of Hyundai-Kia’s versatile E-GMP platform. The Munro & Associates team recently took a close look at this luxury EV—both behind the wheel and with teardown insights that reveal the engineering depth behind its design. For engineers, enthusiasts, and investors alike, the Genesis GV60 shows […]
UAW Strike Impact on Automotive Industry
The recent UAW strike has sparked intense discussions across the automotive world. Industry veteran Sandy Munro, founder of Munro & Associates, weighed in with historical insights and candid reflections on the potential impacts. His perspective draws on decades of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, and lean design—offering a valuable lens for automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, […]
Zero DSR/X Electric Motorcycle Review: Engineering Insights on a Smooth, Balanced Ride
Electric motorcycles are steadily carving out their niche in the broader EV market — and the Zero DSR/X Electric Motorcycle offers a compelling case for how expert design and lean engineering can create an exceptionally well-balanced and versatile two-wheeler. At Munro & Associates, our teardown insights and expert engineering reviews go beyond the surface — […]
Nissan Ariya Hoist Review: Integration Insights
When it comes to electric vehicle design, manufacturers face constant pressure to balance performance, cost, manufacturability, and structural integrity. In this expert Nissan Ariya hoist review, Munro & Associates engineers took a deep dive into the underbody of the Ariya to uncover how Nissan approaches this balance. And to see where they succeed or fall […]
Nissan Ariya Interior Review: Is It Worth $60K?
For automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors alike, this Nissan Ariya interior review offers expert teardown insights on how design decisions impact cost, user experience, and lean manufacturing. The Ariya, Nissan’s flagship electric crossover, targets a growing market segment — but with an asking price of nearly $60,000 USD, how well does its interior deliver […]
Nissan Ariya Tesla-Style Integration Review
Electric vehicles (EVs) are evolving rapidly. And Nissan’s new Ariya shows just how much the Japanese automaker is learning from Tesla’s integration-first philosophy. In a recent Munro team review, we examined the Ariya’s interior, drivetrain, and packaging to see where Nissan hits the mark — and where there’s still room to grow. For engineers, EV […]
BMW i7 Hoist Review: Insights on Structure, Suspension, and Lean Design
Munro & Associates recently conducted a hoist review of the new BMW i7, providing valuable insights for automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and industry investors. Through expert teardown analysis and lean manufacturing principles, this hoist review highlights key aspects of the BMW i7’s chassis. In addition, it examines the suspension system and explores the multi-material body […]