Shark Attack! Breaking Down BYD’s Battery Pack

From Munro Live. In this video, we teardown the battery pack from the BYD Shark. 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 Home…

EV Fire Safety: Inside UL Research Institutes’ Training with Munro on Fighting EV Battery Fires.

From Munro Live. Electric vehicles are transforming transportation, but they also bring new challenges—especially when it comes to fire safety. That’s why Munro has partnered with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) to help first responders better understand and manage EV battery fires. UL’s team is actively training firefighters to handle these complex incidents effectively, while Munro provides…

There’s a Monster Under the Bed of the BYD Shark!

From Munro Live. Sandy, Paul, and Armin weigh in on the packaging of the rear motor and suspension under the bed of the BYD Shark. 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,…

Schwarze’s Electric Street Sweepers

From Munro Live. Munro & Associates played a key role in collaborating with Schwarze’s design and manufacturing engineers to implement Lean Design® methodology, streamlining development processes and reducing time-to-market. By applying the Wall Process® and focusing on strategies that enable a smooth launch into full production , Munro ensured a successful product launch while optimizing…

Breakthrough or Bust? BYD Shark Interior Review

From Munro Live. Carl takes a look inside the BYD Shark, drawing comparisons to similarly-priced hybrid and electric trucks. 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…

Rivian R2 & Commercial Van at the 2025 Detroit Auto Show

From Munro Live. At the Detroit Auto Show, Sue had the opportunity to check out the upcoming Rivian R2, as well as the Rivian Commercial Van currently being utilized by Amazon delivery drivers. 0:00 R2 17:25 Commercial Van Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates.…

Behind the Badge: Exploring Ford Pro’s Police Vehicles

From Munro Live. Ford Celebrates 75 Years of Serving Law Enforcement: Recently, we had the privilege of visiting with them to explore their Police fleet lineup. 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…

BYD Shark: On the Hoist & Under the Hood

From Munro Live. Sandy and Kevin examine the hybrid BYD Shark. 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 Home of Lean Design We…

Destructive testing of Sakuu cells

From Munro Live. Sakuu provided us with a couple of their cells, so we put them to the test! In this episode, Tom, Paul, and Sandy conduct a series of tests on the battery cells Sakuu sent us, including a nail penetration test and even shooting a bullet through them! Thanks to Shooters Lane for…

Innovative or Overengineered? KIA EV9 Seat Teardown

From Munro Live. In this episode, Carl dives into the design and durability of the KIA EV9 seats! This video is brought to you by the LTT Store.com! Introducing the LTT Screwdriver—the ultimate ratcheting tool, perfect for PC building or keeping handy while on the go. Screwdriver Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features…

How Archer Aviation is Taking Transportation to New Heights

From Munro Live. Sandy visits eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff & landing) manufacturer Archer Aviation in San Jose. 0:00 Intro 3:23 Motor Assembly 10:00 Battery Assembly 21:44 Simulation Labs 26:11 Outro Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm and a…

Is It an Upgrade? Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Interior Review

From Munro Live. Carl compares the design and manufacturing choices of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N to the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5 we have torn down. 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…

Reinventing the Wheel (Hub): Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Hoist Review

From Munro Live. Jordan puts the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N – the racing-inspired variant of the vehicle – up on the hoist to examine similarities and differences from other vehicles on Hyundai-Kia’s platform. Munro Live is a YouTube channel that features Sandy Munro and other engineers from Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting…

Every Journey Powered By the Sun: Aptera Factory Tour

From Munro Live. DISCLAIMERS: Sandy is an investor in Aptera Motors. Aptera Motors is a customer of Munro & Associates. Sandy visits the headquarters of Aptera Motors in the San Diego area, where co-CEOs Steve and Chris are leading the way on a game-changing solar/battery EV. 0:00 Intro 1:26 Company Background & Early Builds 13:31…