Tag Archives: Extrication

Brake Energy Regeneration Systems

Here’s an easy way to understand ultracapacitors compared to batteries. The ultracapacitor is like a booster tank hooked up to a deckgun.

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Rescue Openings

Extrication Tips

The Weber Rescue and Rescue Days Facebook pages are a most follow for rescuers around the world. If you need the text translated into a different language, Facebook makes it as simple as selecting the "See Translation" link in the posting.

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2016 BMW i8 Rescue Guide

The body structure of the BMW i8 is made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP). Most extrication tools will cut thru carbon fiber without an issue.

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2016 Lexus RC Body Structure

The 2016 Lexus RC Body Structure dissipates the force of a collision, crumple zones in the front and rear are intentionally designed to compress at a controlled rate to help protect occupants within the more rigid passenger compartment.

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2016 Subaru Legacy Body Structure

2016 Subaru Legacy Rescue Extrication

Here's a look at the bodys structure, airbags, and curtain airbag stored gas inflator locations in the 2016 Subaru Legacy.

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure

2016 Chevy Cruze Body Structure (Source: Eckhardt/Kupper 2014 Aachen Body Engineering

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Body Structure is the first model to adopt GM’s new global compact midsize car platform. It was developed by a team of European engineers the design team made it a goal to include as much high-strength steel as possible.

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Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Vehicle FCV

2015 Hyundai Tucson FCV

Just like other Fuel Cell Vehicles, the Tucson Fuel Cell is currently being leased in select areas in California where fueling infrastructure is available. the vehicle will be available in other regions as fueling infrastructure becomes available.

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