The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T.
Read More »2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid Body Structure
Screenshots from Toyota’s Emergency Response Quick Reference Guide for the 2020 Camry HV 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Ultra-high strength steel reinforcements in the usual spots. Keep in mind, steel thickness and reinforcements vary throughout nearly every vehicle on the road. ...
Read More »2020 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid (Hybrid System)
This is the second part about the 2020 Acura MDX Hybrid. The first part that covers the body structure can be found here.
Read More »2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
Chances of seeing one of these vehicles is rare, responding to an accident scene with one is even rarer. Rolls-Royce only produces a few hundred of this model for the global market each year. However, you know what vehicle will be at your next accident scene so take a quick look.
Read More »2017 Acura NSX Emergency Response Guide
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.
Read More »2016 KIA Soul EV ERG Overview
The information below is taken from the Emergency Response Guide supplied by KIA for he Soul EV. This post is a quick look at the information that is pertinent to first responders.
Read More »2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid
The Honda Emergency Response Guide for the 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid Electric Vehicle provides a good amount of information for dealing with this vehicle during an extrication or vehicle accident.
Read More »2014 BMW i3 EV Vehicle
Here's another EV Vehicle with the HV battery in the floor. The BMW i3.
Read More »Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Emergency Field Guide and Free Training?
Ok.... here are two fire training courses plus a Rescue Guide from the NFPA.
Read More »2015 Audi A3 Body Structure and Safety Systems
The 2015 Audi A3 uses many hot-shaped steel parts in the passenger compartment for low weight and maximum strength, while the engine hood is made of aluminum.
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