Tag Archives: AHSS

The 2016 Optima features a uniquely engineered body that combines various high-tensile strength steel alloys.

The 2013 Cadillac CTS Safety Cage currently uses advanced high strength steels (AHSS) in strategic structural locations.

UPDATE May 22, 2012 –  Check out Brock Archer’s post on the Scion IQ Eleven Airbags,  it now has 11 airbags! Scion is a Toyota brand and the Scion iQ is based off the Toyota iQ, so consider them one in ...

Just in case you thought that the automotive industry was content with the current amount of UHSS and AHSS used in vehicles, that is not the case. The amount of AHSS in vehicles is expected to triple by 2020.Here are ...

I have posted before about the 2010 Ford Fusion and how the vehicle incorporates cost-efficient lightweight steel for added protection and sleek design. With the 2010 Ford Fusion wining the Motor Trend Car of the Year award there will be ...

Firehouse has section on their website and magazine called University of extrication with most articles written by Ron Moore. Ron wrote a 5 part series on the Extrication Challenges of Advanced Steel In Vehicles: Part 1 – More Steel Part ...

Here is the Advanced Steel Usage in 2008 + Chrysler Minivan Body. This platform includes the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.

The 2010 Honda Fit uses over 50% advanced high strength steels (AHSS) in the body structure. Below is a partial view of the body-in-white structure for the Fit. An interesting feature in the Honda Fit is the use of double ...