Body Structure The Ford F-150 switched to an aluminum body in the model year 2015. Now, the all-new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado is up to 450 pounds lighter than the previous model through the use of mixed materials which includes aluminum. ...
Read More »2018 Audi A8 Body Structure
Body Structure Luxury automakers have a history using different materials in their vehicles. The body structure of the Audi A8 combines four different lightweight design materials – a mix of aluminum, steel, magnesium and carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP). A high-strength ...
Read More »2015 Hyundai i40 Sedan Body Structure
Hot stamped steels are being used in automotive structural and safety components to improve crashworthiness while lightening the weight of vehicles.
Read More »Product Review: ResQMe Tool
First off, the small size of the tool is one of the biggest assets. It fits easily onto a swivel snap hook which I keep on my radio strap. This makes it easy to use and keeps it readily accessible. This method eliminates digging thru pockets trying to find the tool you are looking for.
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 »2015 Lexus NX Body Structure
The body structure of the combines extensive use of high-tensile steel (up to 980Mpa) with aluminium. That steel can be found in strategic areas such as the centre pillar hinge reinforcement, outer rockers and roof crossmembers – all of which are ...
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 »TarHEEL Extrication Tool
The TarHEEL is Powered by a hand pump and can be used anywhere along the rocker panel to insure a solid support to push from and can be used with any brand rescue ram.
Read More »2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Body Structure
So what is different about the body structure in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Greater use of aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, advanced lightweight materials such as extruded and cast aluminum, diecast magnesium, metal-polymer hybrids.
Read More »2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Airbags
The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a few airbags to protect the occupants. It has an advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection.
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