Body Structure Missing from this Genesis G80, is the turbocharged four-cylinder and twin-turbo V-6 engines. Instead, the Electrified G80 boasts a dual electric motor setup. The 87.2-kWh battery pack is shoehorned into the car’s floor pan between the rocker panels. ...
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Great Designs in Steel (GDIS) Here’s the roof rail of the Ford Bronco from the Multimatic display booth at this year’s Great Designs in Steel (GDIS). For more information check out the Cutting up a 2022 Ford Bronco post. Body ...
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Take a look at the body structure and the high voltage battery enclosure of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV. The body structure has Pres Hardened Steel (PHS) in the roof rails and the floor crossmembers which ...
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Body Structure Take a look at the 2023 Acura Integra Body Structure. The illustrations below are for general reference only. Some body parts are constructed from multiple layers of different tensile strength steels. Body construction using high-strength steel (HSS) and ...
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The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid has a strong body structure and a HV battery pack under the rear seat cushion. Take a look at some highlights from the Honda Emergency Response Guide (ERG).
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Below is a screenshot from the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) from Audi that shows the locations of ultra-high strength steels (UHSS), airbags, and other hazards.
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Extrication Book Looking for a great extrication resource? Get a copy of Bumper to Bumper Extrication. The reviews for the book are fantastic and I’m humbled by that. I wanted to put out a simple, easy-to-read, and packed full of ...
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Here’s a unique small electric vehicle from Mazda, the MX-30. The Mazda MX-30 EV is currently only available in California. Take a look at a few screenshots from the MX30 Quick Reference Guide. The MX-30 does not have a B-pillar. ...
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV The Cadillac Lyriq is a battery electric crossover manufactured and marketed by the Cadillac subdivision of General Motors. As Cadillac’s first fully electric vehicle, and the first GM production vehicle using the BEV3 platform, the Lyriq ...
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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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