Extrication

Below are some different images from patents filed by the Hydraulic Rescue Tool Makers.

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.

So what is different about the body structure in the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class? Greater use of aluminum and ultra-high-strength steel, advanced lightweight materials such as extruded and cast aluminum, diecast magnesium, metal-polymer hybrids.

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has a few airbags to protect the occupants. It has an advanced system of 9 air bags offers 11-way occupant protection.

The 2015 Toyota Land Cruiser has 10 airbags which includes on large side curtain airbag.

Here's a quick look at the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox Body Structure. A screenshot from Moditech's Crash Recovery System shows airbag and batteries locations.

The need for cars to get more efficient and the desire of customers to have more equipment in their vehicles are conflicting goals. Cars with complex electrical systems, dozens of ECUs and all manner of interior gadgets put heavy load ...

Steel ID in Modern Vehicles The A-pillar and roof rail reinforcement use dual phase steel. The 2010-11 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain utilize UHSS and dual phase steel. Here is an explanation of these steels and others: High strength steel ...

Here is a look at the 2015 Volvo XC90 Body Structure and other safety features. To help keep the occupant space inside intact in a crash, the all-new XC90 has literally been made stronger in every sense. This is achieved ...