Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
At the 2021 Bowling Green State University Spring Fire School, we got to spread, cut, and push on a 2021 Ford Bronco Sport.
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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 »2019 Dodge Ram 1500 eTorque
The 2019 Dodge Ram 1500 eTorque basically has an electrical generator and not a true alternator. The eTorque technology provides the electricity for the vehicle.
Read More »2019 Volvo S60 T8 Plug-in Hybrid
Body Structure The 2019 Volvo S60 body structure uses Boron steel which accounts for 33 percent of the car’s body weight. Previous models used this Boron steel in up to 10 percent of the construction of its cars. Safety Systems The ...
Read More »2019 Acura RDX Body Structure
Here's a good look at the 2019 Acura RDX
Read More »2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Body Structure
Body Structure 2018 models have these body features: • Next-Generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure • Extensive use of high tensile strength steel (64.4%), including 36.5% in grades 780, 980, and 1,500 MPa • Roof attached with laser brazing ...
Read More »2019 Infiniti QX50 Body Structure
The 2019 Infiniti Q50 body structure is made from varying strengths of steel.
Read More »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 ...
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