Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The 2019 Infiniti Q50 body structure is made from varying strengths of steel.
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2018 Mazda MX-5 Body Structure and Airbags
Body Structure The fourth-generation Mazda MX-5 uses ultra-high-tensile steel as well as aluminum construction in the body structure. I could not locate a table to explain the different materials used on the images below. I safe assumption would the blue ...
Read More »2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid Cutaway
Vehicle Overview The 2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid is made with advanced material grades, including hot-stamped, high-strength steel and magnesium. In addition to strong steel, the hood and front fenders are made from lightweight aluminum, improving both handling and fuel ...
Read More »2018 Toyota Tacoma Body Structure
Body Structure Toyota put ultra-high-strength steel 1,500 MPa-level steel into the Tacoma’s A- and B-pillars to protect occupants in the 2018 Toyota Tacoma. Every Tacoma has standard three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and ...
Read More »2018 Jeep Wrangler Body Structure
Here is a quick look at the 2018 Jeep Wrangler body structure. One important note on the Jeep Wrangler, the integrated roll-bar, which is called the sport bar is constructed of ultra-high strength steel.
Read More »2018 Subaru XV Outback Advanced Ring-shaped Reinforcement Frame
2018 Subaru XV Outback Body Structure This advanced frame design incorporates high-tensile steel, connects the roof to the side pillars and the floor, and uses cross-members to create one super-strong structure that dissipates and diverts crash energy away from the ...
Read More »2018 Kia Rio Body Structure
The 2018 Kia Rio is packed full of passive and active safety systems. The body structure has 30% more Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) for increased rigidity. Notice the increased use of AHSS (red) in the front of the vehicle near the firewall. This material will not rip or tear during a dash lift or roll. Something to keep in mind.
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The Tesla Model 3 utilizes a good amount of ultra-high strength steel in the body structure.
Read More »2018 Toyota C-HR Body Structure
The body structure on the 2018 Toyota C-HR includes a mix of different steels including the use of ultra-high-strength steel.
Read More »Cutting the Seat Belt Height Adjuster
The seat belt height adjuster is a common piece of equipment on passenger vehicles. The seat belt height adjuster can impede the cut of the upper b-pillar.
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