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The Million Dollar Design Fix: How Munro Cuts Vehicle Costs Through Expert Review
In the world of automotive engineering, where design complexity often grows with the ambition of each team, it’s easy for costs to balloon unnoticed. Yet, as the expert team at Munro & Associates regularly demonstrates, even minor design decisions can lead to massive savings—or unnecessary expense. This is where a cost-saving automotive design review from […]
Formula E Miami E-Prix Breakdown
The Formula E Miami E-Prix offered a thrilling showcase of cutting-edge electric vehicle (EV) racing, marked by evolving strategies, real-time technical adaptations, and next-gen innovations. In this breakdown, Munro & Associates goes trackside with Sandy Munro and leading figures from Jaguar TCS Racing and Dow to explore how tire compounds, regenerative braking, and material science […]
Revolutionizing Thermal Management with Carbice
In the realm of high-performance electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), effective thermal management remains a critical challenge. Batteries, chips, and power modules generate immense heat that, if not properly dissipated, can cause failures, fires, or costly inefficiencies. Enter Carbice—a groundbreaking thermal interface solution that leverages the unique properties of aligned carbon nanotubes. As introduced by […]
Slate Auto Unveils Their Affordable EV Pickup: A Radical Shift in Automotive Design
In a market flooded with increasingly complex and costly vehicles, Slate Auto is making waves with the unveiling of their minimalist dream machine: a customizable, American-built electric pickup truck priced under $20,000 after incentives. Introduced with excitement and fanfare, the Slate EV pickup truck promises a fresh take on automotive engineering, manufacturing, and ownership, marking […]
Reinventing Recycling With KW Plastics: Engineering the Circular Future
Introduction: A New Chapter in Plastic Recycling At the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and manufacturing innovation stands KW Plastics—an Alabama-based company reshaping what plastic recycling means for the automotive, agricultural, and packaging industries. In a revealing discussion with Scott Saunders, General Manager of KW Plastics, we learn how the company leverages over four decades of […]
How 1440 Sports Reinvents Race-Day Engagement
Introduction: Beyond Hospitality as Usual In the fast-paced world of motorsports, traditional B2B hospitality has grown stale. Slide decks and cocktail hours no longer captivate decision-makers. With a better hospitality strategy, 1440 Sports is changing that—redefining how companies like Dow engage prospects, partners, and industry leaders. By blending business objectives with personal passions at the […]
PTC Heater vs Heat Pump: Which Is Better for EV Thermal Management?
As electric vehicles (EVs) become mainstream, thermal management remains a critical design and engineering challenge—especially in cold climates. Heating the cabin and battery system efficiently without significantly compromising driving range has become a focal point for OEMs. Two key solutions dominate the field: the PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heater and the heat pump. In this […]
Imperium Skywell Instrument Panel: Cost-Efficient or Overbuilt?
A Deep Dive into the Instrument Panel of the Imperium Skywell The Imperium Skywell, a Chinese electric SUV not sold in North America, became a recent teardown subject at Munro & Associates. Though this vehicle won’t show up in your local dealership anytime soon, its instrument panel offers valuable insight into global EV design practices—particularly […]
2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Underbody Teardown
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid offers more than just a bold redesign—it showcases meaningful underbody engineering advancements. In this teardown, Munro dives deep into the structure, hybrid drivetrain layout, and Hyundai’s evolving approach to crash safety, especially in response to Small Overlap Rigid Barrier (SORB) test requirements. Let’s take a closer look at what […]
Inside Hyliion: A Deep Dive Into the Revolutionary KARNO Generator
At Munro & Associates, we’ve had the pleasure of tearing down and analyzing some of the world’s most groundbreaking technologies. But every now and then, something truly unique crosses our path. That was certainly the case when we toured Hyliion’s facility and got an exclusive look at their game-changing KARNO generator. What we discovered was […]