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 ...
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Like anything else, supply and demand. The F-150 Lightning EV Truck is hard to find at a dealer, but that doesn't mean you will not see these vehicles on the road.
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The 2018 Honda Odyssey increased the use of high strength steels which helped the vehicle shed 75 pounds of weight. Honda used the highly innovative, next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) in the body structure.
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Quick look at the 2013 Honda Accord Body Structure.
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The 2013 Ford Fusion uses hydroformed steel tubes for its B-pillars and a hydroformed A-pillar roof rail. So why is this important to us?
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The 2013 Ford Focus is packed full of boron and other ultra-high strength steels. But, let’s take a look at the b-pillar and the material it is made from.
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Check out the body structure and safety features in the 2012 Jeep Patriot. Advanced multistage front airbags that adjust airbag output to crash severity Supplemental side-curtain front and rear airbags+ offer side protection for all of the outboard occupants Available supplemental front ...
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Here's a quick look at all the different steels in the Audi A5.
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The 2013 Mazda CX5 incorporates 61% high-tensile strength steel, but where is it located?
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Should you consider the Chevrolet Malibu Eco as a vehicle with a high voltage battery?
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