Many auto makers have created acronyms for their safety cage of UHSS body structure, Mazda is no different. To maintain a rigid safety cage around the passenger compartment, the Mazda CX-9 body is built around the Mazda Advanced Impact-energy Distribution ...

Make sure you check out the updated List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS page.  New models have been added and the link is always availbile on the available on the top right of every page under Boron Extrication Links. You ...

The 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain are packed full of UHSS and Dual Phase Steel.   4.  A-Pillar and Roof Rail Reinforcement – Dual Phase Steel 10. Center Reinforcement Pillar Replacement – Dual Phase Steel 13. Side Door Impact Beams – ...

9.  Rear Door Inner Reinforcement Beam – Ultra High Strength Steel12. Front Door Inner Reinforcement Beam – Ultra High Strength Steel13. Center Pillar Reinforcement – Ultra High Strength Steel14. Rocker Inner Panel – Ultra High Strength Dual Phase Steel15. Front ...

The 2010 Lincoln MKT has a safety feature that First Responders need to be aware of.  There is a a hydroformed high-strength steel tube in the floor that runs the width of the vehicle from B-pillar to B-pillar and reinforcements ...

Next year when Ford starts selling the 2012 Focus First Responders will have another vehicle packed with UHSS and Boron steels.  The new Focus is 25 percent greater torsional rigidity than the current North American Focus. The different strenghs of steel ...