Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
Body Structure
The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T. The highlighted areas below are made of high-strength steel for occupant protection. Hydraulic and battery-powered hydraulic will cut these metals, just remember to let the tools build pressure and do their job.
Crash Test
Below is the Youtube video of the 2022 Rivian R1T driver-side small overlap front IIHS crash test. It is a top safety pick after Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests.
You can see that the driver’s survival space was maintained well during the test.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals.
