Tag Archives: Battery

Hurst FDIC Display

Hurst….. Well every major extrication tool manufacturer had a great display of tools set up at FDIC. Hurst had a 2011 Ford Fiesta in a plexi-glass box where factory reps cut it to pieces in front of visitors at their booth. There was also a stack of Boron B-pillars that I would have loved to sneak out the back. There was also an outside demo area by Lucas Oil Stadium where conference attendees could put on some PPE and make some cuts on a car. Best part of the outside demo on Friday was Hurst had a bar set up next to the display!

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Dodge Magnum Battery Location?

Let's say a Dodge Magnum rear ended the vehicle in front of it and your officer tells to you to secure the 12volt power on the Magnum. Is your first thought to go straight to the hood? Better not! Instead, look like the firefighter who knows that the battery in the 2005-2008 Dodge Magnums is located in the rear cargo area by the spare tire. Just lift up the cargo carpet cover secure the battery!

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GMC Acadia Battery Location??

Battery Location GMC Acadia

So you roll up on a MVA that involves a GMC Acadia and your officer assigns securing the 12 volt power-source. Is your gut reaction to go straight to hood? With this vehicle is better not be. Also forget looking in the rear storage area too. The battery is located in the floor pan behind the front passengerseat. There is one small screw to deal with on the battery cover underneath the 2nd row cross car floor mat, a T20 Trox (or star) screw. Since you are securing the power you may just be able to pry the plastic cover up. Check it out below.

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Do you know where the battery is?

Battery(s) Location(s) One job that needs to be completed on the scene of an extrication is securing the power source.  A simple task that even the newest probie should have no issue completing.  However, I have to ask, do you ...

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2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Body Structure

The Body Structure of the 2011 Honda CR-Z is made up with 45% high-strength steel (590 MPa or above).   2011 Honda CR-Z Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure     Most likely you looked at the image above and ...

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EERE: Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center Program

The U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has a very informitive website for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles. The Vehicle Technologies Program Home Page is stocked full of information, images, and links. Below is an example of what ...

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2010 Ford Fusion and Milan Hybrids Battery Location

High Voltage (HV) Battery The 2010 Fusion/Milan Hybrids have a 275-volt nickel-metal hydride HV battery, compared to the 330-volt battery on the first generation hybrids, but the battery is optimized so it produces 20% more power. Improved chemistry allows the ...

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