Munro Live Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Ian Coke, VP of Technical Strategy & Customer Relations North America at Pirelli, for an engaging conversation about the fascinating world of tires, motorsports, and cutting-edge tire technology. Ian shares his unique perspective on how tire engineering impacts everything from everyday driving to the highest levels of racing competition. We explore the science...

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we sit down with Denis Tudor, CEO and Co-Founder of Swisspod Technologies. A multiple award winner of the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition, Denis shares his journey from student innovator to leading one of the most ambitious transportation startups in the world. We dive into Swisspod’s recent milestone, a full scale hyperloop test in Pueblo, Colorado, where t...

In this episode, Cory Steuben, Director of Cost Engineering at Lucid, takes us inside the strategy behind the company’s upcoming midsize platform. We explore how Lucid is working to bring its signature performance and efficiency to a more accessible segment—without compromising on quality. Cory breaks down the role of cost engineering in shaping vehicle architecture, balancing innovation with scal...

Sharath Reddy, Senior Vice President of Corporate R&D at Magna, joins Michael Cason, Senior Engineer at Munro, for a deep dive into the evolving world of EV development. As electrification accelerates, the conversation explores the shift from component level design to fully integrated systems level engineering and what that means for the future of vehicle innovation. They also unpack the growi...

In this episode, Jordan Arocha, President of Munro, speaks with Kodiak AI Founder and CEO Don Burnette about safely driving an autonomous future and the many decisions and challenges that come with it. Kodiak is a company specializing in autonomous, driverless long haul trucking technology, focused on developing AI powered self driving trucks and scaling autonomous freight operations for real worl...

In this episode, we explore how advanced magnet manufacturing is transforming electric motor design. With the ability to produce magnets in custom shapes and precisely controlled magnetization patterns, designers can unlock entirely new performance possibilities. The podcast highlights AML’s innovative process, which enables magnets with a rotating magnetization vector. This breakthrough creates a...

ClearMotion’s active suspension technology aims to redefine ride comfort. By integrating advanced sensors, high speed actuators, and sophisticated control algorithms, the company has engineered a system that actively controls vehicle motion in real time, delivering levels of comfort, stability, and performance beyond what traditional passive suspension systems can achieve. In this episode, we sit...

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, Paul gets to geek out on automotive lubricants with Max Burgman and Mike Marcella of FUCHS.https://www.fuchs.com/us/en/

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, Jon and Nate are joined by Will Ward, Product Manager at Daikin Applied, to discuss how collaborating with Munro has helped Daikin stay at the forefront of the HVAC industry.https://www.daikinapplied.com/

In our second episode of the Munro Fireside Series, three of our top engineers gather for a discussion on motor technologies, from magnets to materials and so much more.

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we're getting technical with David Smith, CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company.https://www.robinsonheli.com/

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, Moon Five Founder/CEO Stephan Ng shares how his company brings the home charging experience to drivers living in rental buildings.https://www.moonfive.tech/

Jordan and Armin discuss the changes made to the Tesla Model Y in its new Standard trim. Available in late 2025, the Standard trim is a decontented version of the Model Y created to maximize affordability. Learn more about the new trim levels at https://www.tesla.com/modely

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer joins us in the studio to discuss the work his company is doing to improve home, public, and fleet charging for an increasingly electrified future.https://www.chargepoint.com/

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we're sitting down with Raimund Koerver, VP of Business Development at Factorial Energy, to learn about the company's progress in creating safe and efficient solid state batteries.https://factorialenergy.com/

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we're learning about Prometheus Fuels from CEO Rob McGinnis. Prometheus Fuels is revolutionizing sustainable energy by taking carbon dioxide from the air and turning it into renewable fuel.https://prometheusfuels.com/

Munro Defense is honored to host two esteemed guests - Michigan Congresswoman and Senate candidate Haley Stevens and Major General Mike Stone - for an insightful conversation on Michigan's strengths in automotive and defense, the uncertain future of American manufacturing, and more.

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we sit down with Aaron Smith, Chief Commercial Officer of Principle Power. Principle Power is a multinational organization developing floating offshore wind farms to power the world sustainably.

Join us for the very first episode of our Munro Podcast Fireside Series, where four of our engineers sit down for an in-depth, candid conversation about the world of electric vehicle battery technology. Munro Live, is the media division of Munro & Associates. Munro is an engineering consulting firm with a design-first approach. We reimagine our clients’ products and processes to unlock better...

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we sit down with Quincy Edmund Lee former SpaceX employee turned founder & CEO of Electric Era. Electric Era is an EV charging station provider offering end-to end support, rapid installation, and in-house support every step of the way for a charging experience customers will love.https://electricera.tech/

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, we sit down with Ricky Roy, the creator behind the popular YouTube channel Two Bit da Vinci, to discuss the future of electric vehicles (EVs), the evolution of tech content on YouTube, and what’s next for the industry. Ricky shares his thoughts on EV adoption, charging infrastructure, battery technology, and how platforms like YouTube play a critical role...

In this episode of the Munro Live Podcast, host Paul Turnbull sits down with Conifer Co-Founders Ankit Somani and Yateendra Deshpande to explore how their startup is reimagining the EV powertrain from the ground up. Conifer is on a mission to simplify and streamline electric vehicle development through an integrated, modular powertrain system—aimed at reducing cost, improving efficiency, and accel...

In this episode, Chris Thomas, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer here at Munro, meets Ali Kashani, Founder & CEO of Serve Robotics, for a discussion on Serve's autonomous food delivery robots. https://www.serverobotics.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 l...

In this episode, Chris Fox sits down with Xiaodi Hou, founder and CEO of Bot Auto, to discuss how his company is creating reliable and autonomous 18-wheeler trucks. https://bot.auto/

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/