Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
The 2015 Cadillac CTS is constructed using Ultra-High Strength Steel with crumple zones incorporated into the body.
Read More »2015 Ford Edge Body Structure (Cutaway)
Here's a look at the 2015 Ford Edge Body Structure from the Hurst booth at FDIC.
Read More »2015 Hyundai i40 Sedan Body Structure
Hot stamped steels are being used in automotive structural and safety components to improve crashworthiness while lightening the weight of vehicles.
Read More »2015 Chevrolet Malibu Body Structure (CRS)
Checkout the screenshot from Moditech's Crash Recovery System. Crash Recovery System clearly indicates that the body structure has very strong steel.
Read More »2015 Cadillac SRX Body Structure and Airbags
The roof/side curtain airbag inflator is located in the C-pillar as seen in the screenshot from Moditech's Crash Recovery System.
Read More »2014 BMW i3 EV Vehicle
Here's another EV Vehicle with the HV battery in the floor. The BMW i3.
Read More »2015 Chevrolet Impala bi-fuel CNG
Think these alternative fuels are going away? GM's commitment to exploiting every possible technological venue to create ever more efficient vehicles with the goal of saving 12 billion gallons of gasoline from 2011 to 2017.
Read More »Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Emergency Field Guide and Free Training?
Ok.... here are two fire training courses plus a Rescue Guide from the NFPA.
Read More »Extrication Patents
Below are some different images from patents filed by the Hydraulic Rescue Tool Makers.
Read More »Boston Fire on a different Extrication
Take a look at the pictures from earlier in the week in Boston. The Boston Fire Department responsed to a worker in a Bobcat loader who was trapped under the front axle of a dump truck.
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