Tag Archives: 2016 Models

2016 BMW i8 Rescue Guide

The body structure of the BMW i8 is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Most extrication tools will cut thru carbon fiber without an issue.

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2016 Lexus RC Body Structure

The 2016 Lexus RC Body Structure dissipates the force of a collision, crumple zones in the front and rear are intentionally designed to compress at a controlled rate to help protect occupants within the more rigid passenger compartment.

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2016 Subaru Legacy Body Structure

2016 Subaru Legacy Rescue Extrication

Here's a look at the bodys structure, airbags, and curtain airbag stored gas inflator locations in the 2016 Subaru Legacy.

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure

2016 Chevy Cruze Body Structure (Source: Eckhardt/Kupper 2014 Aachen Body Engineering

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure is the first model to adopt GM’s new global compact midsize car platform. It was developed by a team of European engineers the design team made it a goal to include as much high-strength steel as possible.

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2016 Ford Transit Curtain Airbag

The 2016 Ford Transit 15-passenger wagon offers the automotive industry's only five-row side-curtain airbag – the largest in any Ford vehicle.

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2016 KIA Soul EV ERG Overview

The information below is taken from the Emergency Response Guide supplied by KIA for he Soul EV. This post is a quick look at the information that is pertinent to first responders.

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2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Body Structure

The 2016 Jaguar F-TYPE Body Structure has some unique features. The vehicle has a hydroformed beam that runs from the A Pillar to the D Pillar under the sheetmetal of the vehicle. The beam is made from High Strength 6182 aluminium alloy Joined to the structure at each end with a structural HPD Casting

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2016 Chevrolet Spark EV

The biggest difference between the gas Spark and the Spark EV from a crash POV would be the battery pack. The battery pack in the Spark is not

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