Forensic Engineering
Automotive, Propulsion, & Power Generation
Automotive technology is ever more complex as designers consider alternative power sources to save fuel, reduce vehicle weight, and increase performance.
Crane Engineering’s expertise in automotive technology is recognized nationwide, involving virtually every facet of automotive and related transportation science. Every key component is covered, including internal combustion engines, transmissions, auto electronics, hydraulics, heating/cooling technology, fuel delivery-systems; exhaust methodology, pollution waste, vehicle monitoring, traction dynamics, aerodynamics, electro-motive and hybrid technology, material specifications and much more.
Our team also has expertise in wet-cell / dry cell battery constructions, automotive lubricants, ignition systems, and safety compliance. Crane Engineering’s Materials and Process Engineering team provides support material composition analysis, failure analysis, and durability design.
The company’s expert staff is also well-versed in alternate energy (non-fossil fuel) power generation. Power created by wind, rain, geothermal sources, and hydraulic means have an equal emphasis with the more familiar fossil fuel technologies.
Crane’s Automotive, Propulsion, and Power Generation capabilities are an ideal complement to our new Accident Investigation and Crash Reconstruction team, which specializes in the interactivity of factors contributing to large loss transportation events.
Serving
- Claims adjusters
- Consulting engineering firms
- Fire departments
- Insurance companies
- Legal professionals
- Manufacturers

