2023 Kia Sportage PHEV Body Structure The 2023 KIA Sportage PHEV Ultra-High Strength Steel (UHSS) is in all the typical locations on a new vehicle. The rockers and several underbody stampings are always reinforced with UHSS to protect the battery ...
Read More »Audi Q4 e-tron Body Structure/Battery
Below is a screenshot from the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) from Audi that shows the locations of ultra-high strength steels (UHSS), airbags, and other hazards.
Read More »2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Body Structure
Here’s a unique small electric vehicle from Mazda, the MX-30. The Mazda MX-30 EV is currently only available in California. Take a look at a few screenshots from the MX30 Quick Reference Guide. The MX-30 does not have a B-pillar. ...
Read More »2023 Rivian R1T EV Body Structure
The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T.
Read More »2022 Nissan Rogue Body Structure
Body Structure The new Nissan Rogue, introduced for the 2021 model year, incorporates a more advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) than the previous model. The 2022 Nissan Rogue body structure has B pillars cold stamped from a tailor-welded blank of super-high steel ...
Read More »2022 Acura MDX Body Structure
Take a look at the body structure of the 2022 Acura MDX. The door ring is made from 1500 mpa steel.
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Read More »2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid Body Structure
Take a look at the body structure of the new 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid. Notice the door ring is reinforced with ultra-high strength steels.
Read More »2021 Nissan Rogue Body Structure
The body structure of the next-generation 2021 Nissan Rogue is made from 35 percent ultra-high-strength steel which is up from 19 percent in the previous model.
Read More »Sunroof Airbag?
Just when you thought the automakers had no where else they could place an airbag, Hyundai shows up with a roof airbag concept.
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