Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
What a great year 2010 was! For the first time in a long time the automotive industry started adding jobs here in Detroit! Hopefully, with more people getting back to work the budget cuts in public safety budgets can finally ...
Read More »2007-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Body Structure
Just remember, most Subarus are going to made of a ton of Boron and other UHSS. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is no different. Just take a look at all the red colored pieces of the body structure below.
Read More »2011 Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid Coupe Body Structure
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 ...
Read More »2011 Hyundai Genesis Body Structure
The body structure of the 2011 Hyundai Genesis is made from an Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) uni-body. This is the first line of defense for the passengers inside the Genesis’s cabin. Hyundai has engineered advanced crumple zones to absorb and redirect forces ...
Read More »Reciprocating Saws vs Boron Steel
Take a look at a test my friend across the Pond did on cutting boron steel with a reciprocating saw.
Read More »2011 Ford Fiesta Boron Body Cage
Over 50% of the new 2011 Ford Fiesta’s body structure is constructed out of lightweight, incredibly high-strength Boron steel. The use of Boron Steel is borrowed from Volvo. However, the super steel compound was only used in select key areas, ...
Read More »OnStar, GM will give Volt first responder training
The Detroit News has an article today about GM’s plan to offer training to first responders. I spoke with Ron Moore last month from Firehouse.com’s University of Extrication and he told me that he recently visited the GM proving grounds ...
Read More »2010 Volvo V60 Body Structure Safety Cage
Real quick look at the 2010 Volvo V60 Body Structure and Safety Cage.
Read More »2010 Ford Taurus Boron Body Structure
Take a look at the 2010 Ford Taurus Body Structure and where boron is used. Take a look at the previous model Ford Taurus, the one below is a 2008. Notice how different the B-Pillar design is?
Read More »2012 Ford Focus has Boron!
Next year when Ford starts selling the 2012 Focus First Responders will have another vehicle packed with UHSS and Boron steels. The new Focus is 25 percent greater torsional rigidity than the current North American Focus. The different strenghs of steel ...
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