Here's a question for you, do know what "acoustic side windows" really means? If your a regular reader of the blog, you should quickly
Read More »Hidden Hazards Inside of a Vehicle
Situational Awareness is the new catch phrase in the extrication world. First responders must be aware of hazards of a vehicle from bumper to bumper!
Read More »2012 Dodge Challenger Body Structure and Airbags
The folks at Dodge put the roof curtain airbag inflators on the 2012 Challenger in the
Read More »UPS Operates 8 Different Kinds of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
UPS operates alternative fuel vehicles (AFV) in the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Brazil, the UK and Hong Kong. UPS operates eight different alternative fuel options, do you want they are.
Read More »Bergen Toll Plaza Hybrid Car Fire
Looking at the pictures, what is the first thing that comes to your mind?
Read More »2012 Electric Car Sales Forecast
So just how many plug-in electric cars are expected to be sold in the U.S. in 2012?
Read More »2012 Jeep Wrangler Body Structure
Just because the Jeep Wrangler has a removable soft-top and/or hardtop doesn't mean this vehicle is cut and dry sample for an extrication.
Read More »Start-stop systems, auxiliary batteries, and ultra-capacitors oh my!
Moditech Crash Recovery System's Tech June 2012 extrication update is a great read to keep your skills and knowledge current!
Read More »NFPA’s Electric Vehicle Emergency Field Guide
The NFPA just released a Emergency Field Guide for sale. The price is modest at $45 for a print copy. I like to see extrication field guides hitting the market. There’s a pocket electric/ hybrid guide getting ready to be released ...
Read More »Navistar eStar Fully Electric Truck
I’m sure everyone has seen FedEx’s where the Navistar eStar is driven through the Enchanted Forest commercial. So lets take a look at the eStar and what rescuers need to known about this vehicle.
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