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Ferrite-Based Hub Motor Innovation: Conifer’s Breakthrough in Small EV Powertrains
Electric motors have long been considered a mature technology. But in a recent Munro & Associates conversation, Ankit Somani and Yateendra Deshpande—co-founders of Conifer—explain why that assumption no longer holds true. By reimagining the entire motor architecture using ferrite magnets and lean manufacturing, Conifer is forging a path that could reshape the electric powertrain landscape […]
2025 MINI Countryman SE ALL4: All-Electric Fun in a Compact SUV Package
The all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4 enters the compact SUV segment with a bold promise: deliver MINI’s trademark agility and personality in a modern EV format. This model, evaluated by the Munro team of engineers, proves to be a surprisingly spirited performer, blending quirky design, decent practicality, and all-wheel drive capability into a compact and […]
Serve Robotics and the Future of Autonomous Food Delivery
Autonomous food delivery robots are no longer a futuristic concept. They’re rolling down sidewalks today in cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, and Miami. At the forefront of this shift is Serve Robotics, a company founded by Ali Kashani as a spinout from Uber. With over 300 active robots delivering meals for more than 1,500 restaurants […]
Inside the UKL Platform: 2025 Mini Countryman Teardown Insights
The 2025 Mini Countryman is no longer the pint-sized icon of British racing. It’s a modern, electrified crossover built on BMW’s UKL2 platform. In this hoist review, Munro & Associates applies its lean design lens to dissect the underbody of this latest BEV Mini, revealing a strategic blend of modular BMW architecture, structural ingenuity, and […]
Refreshed Tesla Model Y Interior Review: 2026 Comfort and Tech Upgrades Unpacked
Tesla’s 2026 Model Y introduces a thoughtfully refreshed interior that elevates the daily driving experience without sacrificing the brand’s signature minimalist aesthetic. This deep dive into the new model, featuring firsthand insights from Tesla content creator Dirty Tesla, highlights how the refreshed Tesla Model Y balances lean design, luxury appeal, and enhanced drivability. For automotive […]
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 essential. […]
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 […]