Tag Archives: Hybrid

The 2008 – 2011 The Honda Insight is a hybrid electric vehicle. The Insight has the Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) Body Structure. Which means a strong body structure.

The Electric Vehicle Safety Training project of the National Fire Protection Association has two very informative reports in pdf format.

Just make you follow the proper placement of cribbing as shown.

Battery(s) Location(s) One job that needs to be completed on the scene of an extrication is securing the power source.  A simple task that even the newest probie should have no issue completing.  However, I have to ask, do you ...

One handout that is a quick easy read is the image below, SHADE Acronym.

The project has some major legs and $4.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The Body Structure of the 2011 Honda CR-Z is made up with 45% high-strength steel (590 MPa or above).   2011 Honda CR-Z Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure     Most likely you looked at the image above and ...

General Motors (GM) has set a new bench mark for US automakers and all foreign automaker.  General Motors has been very proactive with training First Responders on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt.  There is an awareness training program that is visiting ...

I went down and met Dave and watched his crew make mincemeat out of a Ford Transit Connect.

I wish every automaker would make a detailed extrication handbook for their vehicles. Most provide a basic guide for the hazards in their vehicles. However, Mercedes-Benz has gone above and beyond. Take a look at the link below. The Mercedes-Benz ...