Debunking Tesla Cybertruck Myths
A recent Yahoo! op-ed article set out to debunk some of the myths – safety, towing, weight and more – of the Tesla Cybertruck. Notably, the article cited Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro on one of the myths regarding the Cybertruck’s weight.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 8: Comparing the Cooling Strategy / Housings of Motors for Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i3
Both the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i3 have novel approaches to cooling the motor. This week’s segment compares these approaches.
Should Tesla Import the Model 3 from China?
According to Munro & Associates CEO Sandy Munro, the answer is YES.
This InsideEVs article asks some thoughtful questions about the possibility of Tesla importing the Model 3 to the United States from China.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 7: HVAC Differences in the Tesla Model 3 & BMW i3
There’s a rather traditional design tradeoff for the IP HVAC ducts in the Tesla Model 3 and the BMW i3. Read on to learn more!
Sandy Munro Comments on Tesla’s Secret Sauce
In a guest post for Clean Technica, author Ian Richards lists some reasons critics harshly judge Tesla CEO Elon Musk, including his “run-ins with the SEC, intemperate tweets, and a catalogue of missed deadlines show that he does not have the character or the competence to run a major public company.”
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 6: The cost of a parking pawl
Did you know that the Tesla Model 3 does not have a parking pawl and actuator in its gearbox?
Munro & Associates to Host Aluminum Design & Lightweighting Solutions Workshop
On March 18 – 19, Munro & Associates will host the Aluminum Association’s Transportation Group’s spring 2020 Aluminum Design & Lightweighting Solutions Workshop. The event will teach automotive engineers developments, advancements and best practices in aluminum technology by experts from leading producer companies, including Constellium, Rio Tinto, Arconic, Hydro and Novelis.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 5: Seat Comparison on Tesla Model 3, BMW i3 and Chevy Bolt
Seats are another example of how OEMs spend money in different areas. For example:
– The Tesla Model 3 only uses vinyl for its front seat covers; while
– The BMW i3 uses high-end leather and cloth; whereas
– The Chevy Bolt uses leather and vinyl.
New Event: SAE Tour of Munro & Associates with SAE
Join us on March 25 for a tour of Munro & Associates’ competitive product benchmarking and teardown facility. At Munro, products are analyzed for total accounted cost reduction and quality improvements. The tour of the Munro Benchmarking Investigation, Innovation & Implementation Center will provide an in-depth review of advanced electric vehicle technologies related to electric motors, inverter converters and batteries.
Tearing Down Tesla Segment 4: Battery Cooling System Comparison on Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW i3
The Munro engineering team also spent some time analyzing the battery cooling systems for Tesla (coolant) and the BMW i3 (AC fluid).
Here’s what they found.