Ram EV Concept Truck: Design and Innovation Preview
Ram unveiled its EV concept truck at CES 2023, marking a bold leap forward in electric pickup design. Branded as the Ram Revolution, this prototype signals Stellantis’ intent to redefine what a truck can be in the EV era. It’s not just an electrified version of a legacy model. Instead, it introduces radical interior flexibility, […]
How the Rivian R1T Earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+
The Rivian R1T has joined an elite group of vehicles by earning the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick+. Achieving this award is no small feat — particularly in the challenging small overlap rigid barrier crash test. This evaluation is one of the most demanding in the IIHS lineup, requiring a vehicle’s […]
Tesla’s Agile Innovation Culture — Lessons from Joe Justice
Tesla adapts rapidly and implements sweeping changes in real time — a capability that has become legendary in the automotive industry. Joe Justice, a pioneer in agile hardware and former Tesla employee, recently spoke with Sandy Munro of Munro & Associates. Their discussion explored the mindset, systems, and culture that drive Tesla’s pace of innovation. […]
Repurposing Gone Right? 2023 Kia Niro Hoist Review & EV Platform Insights
The 2023 Kia Niro EV may not be an all-new electric platform, but it’s a fascinating example of how repurposing internal combustion engine (ICE) architectures can yield a cost-effective, mass-market electric vehicle. In this Munro hoist review, the team digs into the undercarriage, battery, suspension, and thermal management systems — revealing both the clever engineering […]
Inside the Ford Lightning’s Serviceable Battery Modules
The Ford F-150 Lightning’s battery pack doesn’t just pack power—it offers a glimpse into how OEMs are approaching modular design, thermal management, and serviceability in modern electric vehicles (EVs). In this teardown of the Ford Lightning’s battery module, Munro & Associates walk through the 131 kWh extended-range pack, breaking down everything from module layout to […]
Tesla Model Y Giga Castings: Full Teardown Analysis
At Munro & Associates, we specialize in uncovering the cutting-edge engineering hidden inside today’s most advanced electric vehicles. Our latest teardown dives deep into the Texas-built Tesla Model Y’s front and rear giga castings—offering insights into manufacturing, integration, and repairability that every automotive engineer, EV investor, and technology enthusiast will want to know. Extracting the […]
4680 Battery Pack Teardown: Tesla’s Hidden Innovations
As Munro & Associates’ latest teardown reveals, Tesla’s 4680 battery pack represents a giant leap forward in electric vehicle (EV) technology. And it’s packed with surprising design decisions. Let’s go through the intricate process of uncovering the real story hidden beneath the pink foam insulation. Digging into the 4680 pack reveals how Tesla is pushing […]
Inside IDRA’s 9,000 Ton Giga Press Tour
The team at Munro & Associates take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of IDRA’s facilities in Italy—home of the massive 9,000 Ton Giga Press. If you’re an automotive or EV enthusiast, then this tour is a rare deep dive into how cutting-edge die casting technology is reshaping vehicle manufacturing. The 9,000 Ton Giga Press, part of […]
Tesla Giga Castings: Engineering a New Paradigm in Vehicle Design
At Munro & Associates, we’ve witnessed some of the most significant evolutions in automotive design history. One of the most striking transformations has been Tesla’s groundbreaking use of Giga Castings in its Body-in-White structures. More than a manufacturing tweak, Tesla’s approach represents a seismic shift in automotive engineering, lean design, and cost optimization. The Problem: […]
Tesla Model Y 4680 Structural Pack: Deep Dive and Teardown Insights
Tesla once again pushes the boundaries of automotive engineering with the 4680 structural battery pack. This innovation powers the Texas-built Model Y with groundbreaking design. In a major teardown event at Munro & Associates, our team took a closer look at this remarkable advancement. Here’s what you should know about this transformative piece of automotive […]