With today being the date that hover cars finally hit the market. Responders need to understand to how to properly stabilize a hover vehicle.
Read More »Electric Corvette
First off, this electric Corvette is not a factory vehicle. A company named Genovation developed this Electric Powered C6 Corvette Z06.
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.
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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 Cadillac ELR Body Structure
Here’s another look at the 2014 Cadillac ELR body structure. The 2014 Cadillac ELR was cover in a previous post here and the Emergency Response Guide is located here.
Read More »2014 Cadillac ELR Emergency Response Guide
Below are some screenshots from the 2014 Cadillac ELR Emergency Response Guide (ERG). The Cadillac ELR is based on the Volt platform so you should notice common features shared by both vehicles.
Read More »2013 Audi R8 e-tron HV Battery and BIW
The Audi R8 e-tron looks similar to the Audi R8 with gasoline engine, but the two vehicle body versions share only nine common parts. That's why it's important to never assume anything!
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 »Hybrid Emergency Responder Training Presentation
So what do you know about how High Voltage systems work? Are you scared you will get shocked by a hybrid or EV?
Read More »Tesla speeds up free nationwide charging network
Just in case you thought a cross country trip in a EV was not possible. Tesla Motors in creating a free nationwide Supercharger network!
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