Kinetic Metrics LLC

Beyond Automotive Safety

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About the firm

Kinetic Metrics is a consultancy for the US automotive industry and a transportation strategist for emerging markets overseas. It provides technical services, safety compliance advisory, and data analytics solutions.

Established
2015
Firm type
Transportation Engineering

People

Mark SwansonFounder

Emily ReichardFounder

Capabilities

Automotive Regulatory and Safety

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Comprehensive safety and regulatory compliance services tailored to vehicle and automotive equipment manufacturers.

  • NHTSA Safety Compliance Consulting and Training

    Assisting in understanding Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), SAE Recommended Practices, and other compliance standards, alongside custom training programs.

  • Part 555 Exemptions and NHTSA Interpretations

    Technical drafting and advisory services for submitting interpretation or exemption requests to NHTSA and other regulatory agencies.

  • NHTSA TREAD Act Compliance

    Customer support for understanding and submitting quarterly early warning reports, including vetting consumer complaints, warranty data, and death and injury data.

  • Safety Investigations

    Defect research and analysis to investigate potential safety issues and establish appropriate remedies.

  • Hazard and Trend Analysis

    Analysis of manufacturer data to identify safety-related trends, featuring custom dashboard tools such as the TRIP application.

  • Audits

    Assessing organizational processes, roles, and responsibilities to streamline workloads based on experience with regulatory monitor teams.

  • Subject Matter Expertise

    Advisory and analysis on automotive safety and technology for financial investors, IT and security firms, and legal counsel.

International Standards and Importation

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Support for global manufacturers entering the United States market and navigating vehicle compliance requirements.

  • Importation and International Standards

    Advisory on vehicle importation pathways, including comparative analysis of international and U.S. standards, particularly for automated driving system (ADS) vehicles.

Transportation Strategy and Research

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Specialized research, surveys, and strategic planning for advanced transit, automotive technologies, and public planning.

  • Transportation Research and Planning

    Research and planning services, including surveys and signage plans for public entities.

  • New Technology Research

    Tracking and analysis of proposed rules, regulations, and standards for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), automated driving systems (ADS), and emerging technologies.

Industries

Automotive · Transportation · Federal

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