Ford Mach-E Thermal System Teardown: What Went Wrong?
When it comes to electric vehicle (EV) engineering, less is often more. Lean design, efficient packaging, and simple thermal routing can make or break performance, reliability, and cost. Munro & Associates’ recent teardown of the Ford Mach-E’s thermal system puts this principle to the test—and exposes a tangled web of complexity that engineers and EV […]
Teledyne FLIR Thermal Camera Systems: A Clearer Vision for Safer Roads
As autonomous driving and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) technologies race toward mainstream adoption, the spotlight is shifting to the sensors that make them possible. One company leading the charge in thermal vision is Teledyne FLIR—a name synonymous with forward-looking infrared systems used extensively in defense, aerospace, and now increasingly, automotive design. In a recent […]
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta 9 – Munro’s On-Road Review
esla‘s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta Version 9 promises a leap forward in autonomy. In this candid on-road evaluation, Sandy Munro joins Chris—also known as Dirty Tesla—for a hands-on demonstration. The result? A grounded, firsthand look at what Tesla’s Beta 9 is getting right, where it’s improving, and what still needs attention. First Impressions: Model Y […]
Ford F-150 Lightning Review: First Look with Sandy Munro
Lightning Strikes: A New Spark for America’s Favorite Truck The Ford F-150 Lightning isn’t just another electric vehicle—it’s a bold step into the future of full-size trucks. In this exclusive first look, Munro & Associates’ Sandy Munro and Corey Steuben take us behind the scenes at Ford’s campus for a hands-on breakdown of the F-150 […]
Ford Mach-E Teardown Review with Chief Engineer Donna Dickson
In an industry-first move, Munro Live welcomed Ford’s Chief Engineer Donna Dickson for a candid, on-camera teardown review of the Ford Mach-E. The 39-minute discussion offered rare insights into Ford’s electric SUV platform—from customer-first design choices and lean manufacturing decisions to lessons learned from rivals like Tesla. For EV enthusiasts, engineers, and automotive strategists, this […]
Elon Musk Unfiltered: Tesla’s Manufacturing Revolution
In an exclusive 49-minute one-on-one interview, Sandy Munro sits down with Elon Musk at SpaceX’s Boca Chica site to discuss everything from Tesla’s manufacturing evolution to the next frontier in self-driving technology. For automotive engineers, EV enthusiasts, and investors alike, this candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into Musk’s raw thoughts on production pain points, […]
Volkswagen ID.4 Electric Motor Teardown: A Modular Masterclass in Lean Design
When Volkswagen handed over their ID.4 electric motor to Munro & Associates, they did something rare in the auto industry: they invited a no-holds-barred teardown on camera. And we delivered. This permanent magnet (PM) motor offered a compelling look into how VW is approaching the global EV market—with a strong focus on modularity, cost reduction, […]