Exponent's engineers provide a wide variety of vehicle evaluation and testing services. We test and certify compliance with the full range of federal motor vehicle safety standards. Whether the objective is design analysis, component testing, or accident reconstruction, our knowledge of vehicle systems and experience from conducting full-scale tests add insight and efficiency to every assignment.

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A September 30, 1955 automobile accident claimed the life of actor James Dean. Contrary to the information provided in the police report, we were able to show that Dean was not speeding at the time of the accident. 756 K

Exponent operates one of the largest privately owned vehicle test facilities of its kind in Phoenix, Arizona. On any given day, there are automobiles colliding, vessels exploding, motorcycles overturning, or a host of other incidents being carefully and scientifically investigated. 623 K

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