Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
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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Audi Q4 e-tron Body Structure/Battery
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 ...
Read More »2022 Mazda MX-30 EV Body Structure
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. ...
Read More »2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV Body Structure
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 ...
Read More »2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Emergency Response Guide
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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The reviews on our Bumper to Bumper Extrication Book are fantastic and I'm humbled by that. I wanted to put out a simple, easy-to-read, and packed full of images. I will post a PowerPoint that follows the book and will be free and available to anyone. It will be posted before March 1st, 2023. Feel free to use it anywhere that is helping firefighters!
Read More »Cutting up a 2022 Ford Bronco
The 2022 Ford Bronco is packed full of strong pillars and roof rails. Checkout the different types of steels used in the body structure.
Read More »2023 Rivian R1T EV Body Structure
The image below is from the Emergency Response Guides 2022-23 electric pickup truck, the R1T.
Read More »2022 Nissan Rogue Body Structure
Body Structure The new Nissan Rogue, introduced for the 2021 model year, incorporates a more advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) than the previous model. The 2022 Nissan Rogue body structure has B pillars cold stamped from a tailor-welded blank of super-high steel ...
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