If you require a crash reconstruction or opinion on a matter involving vehicle safety and maintenance, it’d be prudent to engage Luka. He’s worked for major automobile companies like BMW, Mazda, Ford, Daimler Chrysler and The Information Foundry at Robert Bentley, Inc. for 25 years.
Luka has developed automotive technician training for US, European and Asian automakers, and he’s a professional high-performance driving instructor. He has experience in teaching the capabilities of performance oriented vehicles including Ferrari, Porsche, BMW and Chevrolet Corvette. Luka is also a licensed road racer participating in sports car races throughout US and Canada. So he can not only speak to failure analysis of automotive systems and components, but also to driver performance, judgment, reaction and corrective actions.
In addition to his B.S. and M.S. Engineering Degrees from MIT, Luka also received continuing education from the Society of Automotive Engineers. He has four automotive patents and has written several articles for publication. Luka is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the BMW Car Club of America.
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- Hybrid Vehicle Safety - Expert Introduction to Hybrid Vehicle Systems
In 2012 434,000 hybrid/electric vehicles including passenger cars, SUVs and pickup trucks were sold in U.S. These vehicles incorporate a variety of configurations to combine a conventional combustion engine with an electric motor paired with a rechargeable battery to deliver enhanced performance, superior fuel economy and ultra low emissions.
Despite the environmental advantages associated with hybrid vehicles, they may present unique safety concerns not associated with conventional vehicles. Key areas of concern include:
- Operating Safety
- Computer Controlled Transmission
- Batteries
- Brakes
- Crashworthiness
- Post Crash Safety
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- In 2007 Motor Vehicle Collisions Resulted in Excess of 40,000 Fatalities
In 2007 motor vehicle collisions resulted in excess of 40,000 fatalities
and almost 2,500,000 injuries, according to the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration’s website. It is often important to
determine both how a crash occurred and the underlying causes
of both the crash and resultant injury.
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- Judge Acquits Driver of DUI in Criminal Homicide Case
A settlement was reached in a two-car collision that resulted in the death of a passenger who was 8-months pregnant at the time.
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