Edison Motors’ Electric Logging Truck: Built by Truckers, for Truckers
At Fully Charged LIVE Canada, one vehicle stood out not just for its looks, but for its promise to revolutionize heavy-duty vocational transport. Enter Edison Motors’ electric logging truck—a rough, ready, and surprisingly refined machine built by truckers who know the logging industry firsthand. Unlike sleek, factory-produced semis, this rig is designed with real-world, off-road […]
First Look at the Tesla Cybertruck Suspension
Tesla’s Cybertruck has already captivated the world with its bold design, but engineers and enthusiasts alike have been eager for deeper insights into its underlying mechanics. The Munro team recently took an expert first look at Tesla Cybertruck’s suspension system and reviewed it based on roadside photos of a prototype — offering valuable clues about […]
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Center Console Teardown: Complexity vs. Common Sense
When Munro & Associates disassembled the Hyundai Ioniq 5’s center console, they expected a straightforward teardown job. What they found instead was a cautionary tale in overengineering. Led by Senior Consulting Engineer Tyler Schlink, with commentary from CEO Sandy Munro, the teardown uncovered a staggering number of components, design inefficiencies, and violations of lean manufacturing […]
Hummer EV Front Motor Teardown: Torque, Tech & Tradeoffs
In this detailed teardown from the team at Munro, we explore the front electric drive module (EDM) of the GMC Hummer EV—a 9,000+ pound off-road behemoth of a motor engineered for power and durability. This walkthrough highlights design choices made to handle immense torque, shock loading, and thermal management, with expert commentary on gear sizing, […]
Cybertruck Underbody Analysis Reveals Rugged Innovation
Tesla’s Cybertruck is one of the most polarizing electric vehicles in production. And its brutalist exterior is only part of the story. Underneath the angular stainless steel skin lies a uniquely engineered underbody that blends innovation, efficiency, and crash safety. The team at Munro explore a high-resolution image clipped from Tesla’s April Fool’s Day video—a […]
Tesla Investor Day: Sandy & The Team’s Big Takeaways
Tesla’s Investor Day remains one of the most anticipated events in the automotive world. This year, Sandy Munro and the team at Munro & Associates had the rare opportunity to attend in person. Their in-depth observations and recap of Investor Day offer a unique perspective on Tesla’s relentless pursuit of lean design, cost efficiency, and […]
Tesla Margins: Why Sandy Munro Is Right
At Munro & Associates, transparency, integrity, and expertise drive everything we do. In a recent session, Sandy addresses the skepticism surrounding Tesla’s margins — and makes a compelling case why Munro & Associates’ teardown analysis offers unmatched accuracy compared to casual estimates circulating online. Real Cost Analysis, Not Napkin Math Sandy opens the discussion with […]
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 […]