Tesla Model X Battery Teardown Insights
Electric vehicle (EV) battery design continues to evolve at a rapid pace — and few automakers drive innovation like Tesla. In a recent teardown project at Munro & Associates, engineers took a first-ever deep dive into a 2020 Tesla Model X battery pack. The findings offer valuable insights for automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors […]
Giga Castings: Automotive Advantages Uncovered
Giga castings and advanced molding techniques are reshaping how vehicles are built. Lean automotive design is moving toward casting over traditional stamping — driven by cost, efficiency, and quality advantages. Recently, Munro & Associates founder Sandy Munro shared insights from the Foundry Star Alliance conference hosted by IDRA. The event showcased the latest breakthroughs in […]
GV60 Platform Engineering Insights: A Munro Teardown Review
The Genesis GV60, built on Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, represents a refined step forward in the evolution of modular EV architecture. Munro & Associates recently performed a detailed teardown comparison between the GV60 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5—both based on the same electrified global modular platform (E-GMP). This post explores key GV60 platform engineering […]
Genesis GV60 Teardown Insights and Driving Review
When it comes to electric vehicles, the Genesis GV60 represents an intriguing blend of style, performance, and thoughtful engineering. In this latest teardown and review, expert insights highlight how Genesis is evolving from an upstart luxury brand into a serious force in the EV market. This GV60 teardown provides valuable perspective for automotive engineers, EV […]
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 — […]