When I was at the Great Designs in Steel Expo in May, Henric Lindberg from the Volvo Car Corporation presented AHSS Technologies in the 2016 Volvo XC90. The additional amount of UHSS/Boron steels in the GEN II version of the XC90 were highlighted.
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Acura published their Emergency Response Guide for the 2017 Acura NSX. Like many high end vehicles, the new NSX has several features that are not common for firefighters to found in the vehicle the masses drive on the roads. Below are several Cliff Note versions of the Emergency Response Guide.
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The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica has a body structure that varies thickness and reinforcements. Tailored blanks are used to provide different thicknesses.
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The body structure of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C450 uses a larger amount of aluminum along with high-strength and ultrahigh-strength steel, the front fenders, hood, doors, trunklid and roof panel are made of aluminum.
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The 2016 Nissan Sentra Body Structure has strong steel in the usual locations. Notice how the bottom of the B-pillar
Read More »2017 Cadillac CT6 PHEV Hybrid
Here is the 2017 Cadillac CT6 PHEV Hybrid that will hit the road next year. The twin-motor EVT system is powered by a battery pack located above the rear axle,
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Anyone who changes their own oil knows that automakers are covering the bottom-side (AKA the Dirty Side) with plastic panels to improve airflow which translates into better fuel economy. These plastic panels can
Read More »2017 Hyundai Elantra Body Structure
Knee airbags are making it into more entry level vehicles.
Read More »2015 Acura TLX Body Structure
Do you know why you can have a change from year to year that is invisible to the rescuers?
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Thinner material can be found moving the cutters up or down a few inches if your cutters stall.
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