Everything Electric Podcast Sandy Munro on Telo, Redwood, and Ford’s Bold Play Against China’s EV Giants!
Aug 18, 2025
Sandy Munro, a renowned automotive engineer and advocate for electric vehicles, joins the discussion to dissect the pressing shortage of skilled workers in engineering and trades. They explore Telo’s compact electric truck and Redwood’s groundbreaking battery recycling methods. The pair debunk myths around EV costs and highlight the importance of transitioning businesses to sustainable energy. Additionally, they critique outdated regulations that hinder progress in the fast-evolving EV landscape.
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Firsthand Reaction To Driving An F‑150 Lightning
- Sandy Munro shared leasing a Ford F-150 Lightning and letting a friend test-drive it in the dealership parking lot.
- He said getting people into EVs makes it hard for them to go back to gasoline cars.
Tello And Slate Impressed Munro
- Munro was 'gobsmacked' by Tello and Slate: compact, modular EV trucks that fit four-by-eight plywood and convert between pickup and SUV.
- He praised their engineering, rapid modular conversion, and US manufacturing intent despite constraints.
Trades Shortage Threatens US Manufacturing
- Munro argues US firms struggle because there are too few tradespeople and toolmakers left.
- He links decline to schools pushing everyone to college instead of trades, harming manufacturing capability.