The Munro Live Podcast features your favorite hosts from the Munro Live YouTube channel in a brand new way. Utilizing their expertise in Lean Design, Sandy Munro and his associates sit down to discuss all things Tech, Engineering and Automotive.
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jonathan Colbert, VP of Marketing & Business Development at Voltera, filmed at the ACT Expo. Voltera develops, owns, and operates strategically located, fit-for-purpose charging facilities for light duty fleets and EVs of all kinds. https://www.volterapower.com/
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Lars Stenqvist, Chief Technology Officer of Volvo Group talks with Mike Oakes, VP of New Product Development at Munro, filmed at the ACT Expo. As one of the industry's most influential voices in sustainable transportation, Lars shares Volvo Group's strategic vision for decarbonizing heavy transport, insights into their latest electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle platforms, and how the company is leveraging innovation to lead the shift toward zero-emission mobility.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/
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!
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!
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/
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/
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.
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.
Paul discusses Michigan's EV charging roadway with Dr. Stefan Tongur of Electreon, one of the companies who helped bring the project to fruition.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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/
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
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/
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.
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/
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
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
Tom discusses trends of the EV and broader automotive industry with Kelly York and Aaron de Chazal, two members of the TE Connectivity team.
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/
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.
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.
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. Explore more about Munro and Lean Design at 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.
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!
Tom Moloughney, creator of YouTube channel State of Charge, discusses EV advocacy, charging infrastructure, and alternative energy solutions with Munro's Tom Prucha.
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
Sandy reunites with RecycLiCo CEO Zarko Meseldzija to discuss battery upcycling, environmental impacts, the future of EV battery design, and more.
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/
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 Munro and Jason Cammisa, host of automotive YouTube channel Hagerty, have a lengthy discussion on various facets of the Tesla Cybertruck. Subscribe to Hagerty: https://www.youtube.com/@Hagerty 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 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 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 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/
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/
Tom chats with Dr. Vincent Pluvinage, CEO of OneD Battery Sciences, about battery chemistries, supply chain issues, intellectual property management, and more.
Tom & Matt Ferrell join forces to geek out over battery chemistries, sustainable energy, home automation, and so much more.
Sandy reunites with Zack Nelson, creator of technology-focused YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, to discuss the Cybertruck and Zack's personal projects.
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/
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.
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/
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. 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
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