Munro Live Podcast (Munro Live Podcast )

Cory talks with Chris, founder of Tesla Autopilot and FSD Beta-focused YouTube channel Dirty Tesla. The two discuss the origins of the Dirty Tesla channel, speculations on Tesla's future vehicle lineup, the capabilities of modern AI tools, and Chris' status as President of the Tesla Owners Club of Michigan.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Scott sits down with Ben, Director of Electrical Hardware Engineering at GKN Automotive to discuss everything from GKN's history to their next-gen inverter compatible with advanced 800V electric vehicle technology.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

In this episode, we sit down with Dong Tran, Founder and CEO of Ryvid. Ryvid is an up-and-coming leader in the electric mobile-sport industry, focused on making electric micro-mobility more accessible and enjoyable. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing electric vehicles perfect for short trips, daily commutes, and leisure activities. With a commitment to innovation, Ryvid delivers products that combine ease of use with an exciting riding experience. https://ryvid.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/ We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you!

Jon learns about Rove's destination charging infrastructure from CEO Bill Reid and VP of E-Mobility & Electric Infrastructure Jeff Toon.

https://www.rovecharging.com/

Cory talks all things Tesla with Farzad. From his time working at Tesla to their current EV dominance. They even speculate on Tesla's future.

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Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

In this episode of Munro Live Podcast, Armin chats with Nebojsa "Neb" Stevanovich from ZF Group for a discussion on ZF's rear steering and steer-by-wire technologies.

We have our first ever repeat guest! The Limiting Factor returns to the podcast to chat with Tom about his teardown of a Tesla Gen 2 4680 battery cell sent to him by Munro & Associates.

https://www.youtube.com/@thelimitingfactor

Kevin talks to Chris and Julie Ramsey from of Plug In Adventures about their all-electric Pole to Pole Expedition.

The all-electric Pole to Pole Expedition is not a race. It is a mindful, epic journey of discovery, learning and hope – meeting and sharing the stories of inspiring individuals and organizations who are doing amazing things in their communities to help tackle the Climate Crisis.

The Pole to Pole Expedition is an automotive world first, pushing the capabilities of electric vehicles to their limits to showcase and accelerate electric vehicle adoption.

https://poletopoleev.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/ We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you!

Sandy Munro and Jason Cammisa, host of automotive YouTube channel Hagerty, have a lengthy discussion on various facets of the Tesla Cybertruck.

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Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Tom discusses Wolfspeed and Texas Instruments' partnership and joint inverter technology with TI's Mark Ng and Wolfspeed's Jonathan Hayes and Ty McNutt.

Sandy and Cory chat with Jason from the YouTube Channel Engineering Explained! They discuss how Jason got started and share YouTube and fan interaction stories. Plus, opinions on the quality of the Rivian R1T' suspension system and Yoke-style steering wheels!

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Sandy Munro and Doug DeMuro talk about everything from Judge Dredd to Jay Leno! They geek our over Doug's Defender and Sandy's R1T, Doug shares his thoughts on the Cybertruck and the details of the Doug Score.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Scott talks with Unplugged Performance founder Ben Schaffer about racing with Teslas, the balance of function vs. style in the automotive aftermarket, the upcoming Cybertruck, and more.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Jordan from the Limiting Factor YouTube channel, along with Munro's Julian and Antonio discuss all things EV Battery Related. They geek out over different battery chemistries and talk about how challenging it was to open up Tesla's 4680 battery pack.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Cory invites Ken Stewart, CEO of Bright Road and former General Motors exec, on to the podcast to chat about NACS adoption, the political complexity of the global EV industry, and how he was forced to bring the EV1 project to an untimely end.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

In this episode, Jon Wessendorf sits down with Bonne Eggleston, Senior Director at Tesla overseeing the 4680 battery cell program. They dive into the details of how the cells are made and where the technology is headed.

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking.

Munro Home of Lean Designhttps://leandesign.com/

We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you!

Jake Hawksworth is the founder and CEO of Hypercraft, an electric powertrain manufacturing and engineering company. Hawksworth has designed over 500 products and has a background in small businesses. He has shared his journey from Skinz Protective Gear to J Mark Brands, and finally to Hypercraft, at the Reed and Christine Halladay Entrepreneurship Lecture Series at UVU.

Hypercraft's goal is to make electric propulsion accessible to all industries and platforms by making it more powerful, durable, easier to maintain, and tunable.

https://hypercraftusa.com/

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Tom & Matt Ferrell join forces to geek out over battery chemistries, sustainable energy, home automation, and so much more.

One of our lead engineers, Thaddeus Kopp sits down with David Devine, Director, Systems Strategy & Platform, Driveline Engineering at BorgWarner to discuss BorgWarners history of electrification.

BorgWarner is an American automotive and e-mobility supplier and Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking.

Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Kevin sits down with Zero Labs CEO Adam Roe to discuss the fine details and technical challenges around the company's work electrifying classic cars.

Eric, the Munro Live Media Manager makes his podcast debut and talks to Donut Media Writer/Producer Tiernan Armstrong - Ingram about cars, YouTube and video production! Donut Media, also known simply as Donut, is an American automotive content brand, known primarily for its eponymous YouTube channel and online merchandise store. Subscribe to Donut: https://www.youtube.com/@Donut Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design

Ryan Cook is the Co-Founder and CTO of the Arc Boat Company.

Arc is electrifying the marine industry, starting with recreational boating.

https://arcboats.com/

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/ We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you! For more behind the scenes content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MunroLive_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munrolive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/munro-live Inquiries: munrolivemedia@leandesign.com

Sandy discusses Exro's coil driver & cell driver technologies with CEO Sue Ozdemir & CTO Eric Hustedt.

Learn more about Exro: https://www.exro.com/

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking.

Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Tom discusses trends of the EV and broader automotive industry with Kelly York and Aaron de Chazal, two members of the TE Connectivity team.

Sandy reunites with Zack Nelson, creator of technology-focused YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, to discuss the Cybertruck and Zack's personal projects.

Tom Moloughney, creator of YouTube channel State of Charge, discusses EV advocacy, charging infrastructure, and alternative energy solutions with Munro's Tom Prucha.

Paul discovers the capabilities of ChargeScape, am OEM-backed vehicle-to-grid integration platform enabling massive savings for EV consumers, with CEO Joseph Vellone.

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking.

Munro Home of Lean Designhttps://leandesign.com/

We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you!

Our lead engineer Paul Turnbull meets John Harris, co-founder and CEO of Harbinger Motors, to learn more about the company's work electrifying medium-duty vehicles.

Tom chats with Desmond Wheatley, CEO of clean charging solution company Beam Global, about the company's solar-powered EV charging solution EV ARC™ 2020, why EVs are more convenient than ICE vehicles, and the ever-evolving state & future of the automotive industry as a whole.

Kevin Harty and Jon discuss, YouTube, The Cybertruck, and Sports!

Jon Rettinger is a regular face in the tech world, as a commentator on CNBC and Fox Business, as well as a contributing writer to Wireless Week.

JFL Network includes the Jon4Lakers, The Apple Circle and Money Rush YouTube channels.

Subscribe to Jon: https://www.youtube.com/@jon4lakers

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Sandy sits down with Tim Dodd to discuss their mutual love of aerospace, the likelihood of aliens, Tim's upcoming mission around the moon, and much more.

Cory talks with Kyle Conner from Out of Spec. They talk about Rivian, The Chevy Silverado EV and of course charging.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

In this episode, Tom sits down with Matthew Young from ABB and Cliff Fietzek from ABB E-Mobility to dive into the details of the latest innovation in grid-to charger equipment from ABB and ABB E-mobility’s A400 charger. They explore the technology behind powering fast charging, including a look at ABB’s EV Grid-to-Charger Simulator and discuss how hardware, software and service can accelerate the EV transition. Try the simulator here: https://abbevg2c.com/ https://e-mobility.abb.com/en Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Scott chats with REE Automotive's Dr. Peter Dow about the company's background, their REECorner module we've reviewed in the past, and their plans for future growth.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Cory chats with electric transportation content creator Laycee "Miss GoElectric" about her background in the automotive industry, her experiences road-tripping in her Tesla Model Y, her love of electric bicycles, and her favorite memories with Sandy.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Kevin chats with David Tracy, co-founder of automotive blog The Autopian and Kevin's personal friend, about the lack of decent hybrid vehicles, Tesla's advantage in the EV market, and shared memories off-roading.

Our very own President Dr. Susan Okray sits down with Michael Oakes, our VP of Business Development, to discuss what Munro does, the industries we service, our greatest successes, and what it's like being married to none other than Sandy Munro.

Cory and Paul chat with the CEO of Automation Alley, Thomas Kelly. Automation Alley is a nonprofit Industry 4.0 knowledge center and home to the World Economic Forum's US Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Sandy and Pete reminisce on their similar childhoods and family backgrounds, discuss Tesla's Cybertruck and Roadster models, and passionately rant about the importance of trade schools in North America.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking.

Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Sandy Munro is joined by Darren Palmer, Vice President Global EV Programs at Ford to discuss the Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit. They also talk about Ford's partnership with Tesla's EV charging network.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Tom chats with Dr. Vincent Pluvinage, CEO of OneD Battery Sciences, about battery chemistries, supply chain issues, intellectual property management, and more.

In the Munro Live Podcast’s very first episode, Sandy sits down with Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath. The two discuss Ingenlath's early career at Volvo and his path to becoming CEO of Polestar. Thomas shares details about the newly unveiled Polestar 3 and talks about the future Polestar iterations.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Kevin Harty talks to Toby Kraus, Co-Founder and CEO of Lightship. Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle company bringing travel trailers into the electric age.

https://lightshiprv.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Get to know some of your favorite Munro Live hosts! In this episode Scott and Carl discuss their friendship, how they got into engineering, their time at Kettering together and where they see the EV revolution heading!

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Colt Correa is the VP & COO at Intrepid Control Systems and co-author of Automotive Ethernet: The Definitive Guide.

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/ We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you! For more behind the scenes content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MunroLive_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munrolive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/munro-live Inquiries: munrolivemedia@leandesign.com

Sandy reunites with old friend John McElroy, host on automotive news channel Autoline, to discuss how they met, their mutual connections at General Motors, software-defined vehicles, and why humans will prevail amidst the rise of AI.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking.

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In this episode of Munro Live Podcast, Chris Fox, Munro’s Low Voltage Systems Lead Engineer and expert in automotive wiring and ADAS, sits down with Chris Stoffel, Director of Industrial and Creative Design, and Ryan McMichael, Director of Sensors & Systems for Advanced Hardware at Zoox. The discussion dives deep into Zoox’s journey as a trailblazer in autonomous mobility, exploring the company’s history, the innovative design philosophy behind their vehicle, and the cutting-edge sensor technology that powers its autonomy. Join us for an insightful conversation on how Zoox is shaping the future of transportation!

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Sandy chats with Jon Bornstein about a recent press release detailing Amprius' new and improved battery technology.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Sandy chats with Robert Llewellyn, British actor & writer turned YouTube host for Fully Charged Show, about early EVs, differences between EV markets around the world, other renewable energy applications, and so much more.

Paul discusses Michigan's EV charging roadway with Dr. Stefan Tongur of Electreon, one of the companies who helped bring the project to fruition.

Sandy Munro and Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discuss the components and changes in Rivian's new dual motor.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Chris Fox and May Mobility CEO Ed Olson discuss why May Mobility is different from other autonomous vehicles Technology companies and the challenges the industry faces. May Mobility is a Michigan-based autonomous ride-hail and shuttle startup https://maymobility.com/ Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Dave Foreman sits down with Major General Paul Rogers, head of the Michigan National Guard, to discuss how the Guard serves the state of Michigan.

Sandy reunites with RecycLiCo CEO Zarko Meseldzija to discuss battery upcycling, environmental impacts, the future of EV battery design, and more.

David Byron, Director of Innovation at Sundberg Ferar sits down with Carl and Paul to discuss designing with a purpose and the endless pursuit of life changing innovation.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Tom chats with Don Wright, VP of Engineering at Unico, about electric vehicle technology, racing, and how Don hopes to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Kevin Harty, Lead Engineer at Munro talks with Alanis King, She’s contributing editor at Road & Track, host of Donut Media’s F1 podcast, and coauthor of Racing with Rich Energy: How a Rogue Sponsor Took Formula One for a Ride. She previously worked as a writer and editor for Jalopnik and Business Insider.

In this episode they geek out over their love of cars and racing!

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/

Rob chats with YouTuber Ellie in Space about their first impressions of the Cybertruck, Ellie's past as a news anchor, being a female content creator for a male-dominated subject, and more.

Al and Scott discuss the work Mack Trucks has put into developing electric trucks for refuse and other vocational applications.

Visit Mack's website to learn more about their electrified offerings!LR Electric: https://www.macktrucks.com/trucks/lr-electric/MD Electric: https://www.macktrucks.com/trucks/md-electric/

Patrick and Liv are Mustang Mach-E and EV enthusiasts that created the Mach-E Vlog so they can share with you their experiences. They also review other EVs, test accessories, share EV tips, and more!

https://machevlog.com/

Munro Live features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.

Munro & Associates is a leading engineering consulting firm known for expertise in reverse engineering, costing, and teardown benchmarking. Our team has a rich history in the Automotive Industry, collaborating with various OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers. We also have experience in commercial and general aviation within the aircraft industry, and our Defense team works with the military in the Aerospace, Defense, and Nuclear industries.

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Since 1988, Munro & Associates has consistently saved companies billions of dollars spanning manufacturing industries, including aerospace, defense, automotive, marine, medical, heavy industries, consumer electronics, and many more. Munro & Associates has a proven track record of helping companies reduce “time to market,” R&D, engineering, and manufacturing costs while increasing the quality of our customers’ products, processes, and systems.

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Armin and David Andreyev - creator of YouTube channel Cyber Hooligan - discuss the hard work, creativity, and dedication that go into creating the Internet's most impressive modified Tesla vehicle.

Al Steier sat down with Mark Schwager, President and Co-Founder of Monarch Tractor, to discuss their groundbreaking innovation: the world’s first fully electric, driver-optional, autonomous tractor. They explored how this technology is revolutionizing sustainable farming by making it more economically viable.

https://www.monarchtractor.com/

Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a world leader in reverse engineering, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design https://leandesign.com/ We would really appreciate it if you subscribe to our channel. The more subscribers we have, the more opportunities we will be able to bring to you! For more behind the scenes content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MunroLive_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/munrolive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/munro-live Inquiries: munrolivemedia@leandesign.com

New host Jon talks with Alex Parker, President of Redline Detection, about the company's work in vehicle leak detection, youth outreach, and professional accolades.

Cory talks with Brendan Jones on all things chargers! Everything from his time at Nissan, EVgo and Electrify America to his current role as CEO of Blink Charging.

Munro is an engineering consulting firm that specializes in product design, costing and teardown benchmarking. Munro Home of Lean Design leandesign.com

Mike and James Bell - Head of Corporate Communications & Public Relations at Kia America - discuss Kia's global EV strategies, charging infrastructure partnerships, and methods of getting car buyers into their first EVs.

Sandy chats with two members of the IDRA team - known for their 9000-ton giga press die casting machine - about the company's recent accolades, the benefits of die casting, and their membership in the Foundry Star Alliance alongside other like-minded European companies.

Our VP of Defense Programs Dave Foreman meets Brigadier General (RET) Doug "Odie" Slocum, who shares stories of the beneficial impacts he made in the military that inspired his new book Violent Positivity.

To learn more or order the book, visit https://violentpositivity.com/