Ok.... here are two fire training courses plus a Rescue Guide from the NFPA.
Read More »Audi To Upgrade Its Vehicle Electrical Systems To 48 Volts
The need for cars to get more efficient and the desire of customers to have more equipment in their vehicles are conflicting goals. Cars with complex electrical systems, dozens of ECUs and all manner of interior gadgets put heavy load ...
Read More »2014 Chevrolet Malibu (With Start / Stop Technology)
General Motors provide a quick guide for the 2014 Chevrolet Malibu with Start / Stop Technology that included the body structure breakdown and airbag locations. Extrication no cut zones are highlighted in the image below. To disable the vehicle: Turn ...
Read More »2013 Scion iQ EV Body Structure and Airbags
The Emergency Response Guide (ERG) for the 2013 Scion iQ EV covers the body structure, high voltage battery, airbags, inflator locations, and ideal cribbing locations. The images below are a quick look at the highlights from the ERG. The orange colored ...
Read More »Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell
Here is a quick look at the Mercedes Benz B-Class F Cell vehicle. Most likely to be found in limited numbers in green states like California. The vehicle consists of a 80-kilowatt fuel cell, 1.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack, and three ...
Read More »2013 BMW Z4 Battery Location
MW is notorious for locating the 12 volt batteries in the trunk. The 2013 BMW Z4 is no different.
Read More »Battery Disconnection with Moditech’s Crash Recovery System
In yesterday's webcast, Hidden Hazards inside a Vehicle I discussed how useful Moditech's Crash Recovery System (CRS for short) on the scene of an extrication.
Read More »2013 Fiat 500e Body Structure and Battery Location
The tiny Fiat 500 now has an EV model set to hit the streets in the spring of 2013.
Read More »Quick Look: Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo
Here is a quick look at a future Porsche, the Panamera Sport Turismo Hybrid.
Read More »2012 Fisker Karma Body Structure and Battery
Check out the Fisker Karma Body Structure and Battery location. You can find a bunch of useful information in the Fisker Automotive Emergency Response Guide.
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