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The body structure of the next-generation 2021 Nissan Rogue is made from 35 percent ultra-high-strength steel which is up from 19 percent in the previous model.
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2015 Nissan Murano Body Structure
Sheet-metal panels are rarely welded to the vehicle body structure in new vehicles. Nissan is reducing the thickness of panels by using stronger steel in the body structure.
Read More »2016 Nissan Maxima Body Structure
Look at the 2016 Nissan Maxima Body Structure and take notice of the Ultra-high strength steel (1180 MPa) used in the b-pillar. The base of the b-pillar, below the reinforcement is not UHSS. Remember two rules when cutting b-pillars on late model vehicles:
Read More »Moditech Mondays: Nissan Leaf EV Updates
During the 2013 model year, the Nissan LEAF was upgraded with the main components integrated into one unit, making for a lighter and more compact e-Powertrain. However, the style and body of the vehicle did not change. If you ...
Read More »2014 Safeist Vehicles
Minicars 2014 Chevrolet Spark Small cars 2014 Dodge Dart 2014 Ford Focus 2014 Honda Civic 2-door 2014 Honda Civic 4-door 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2014 Mazda 3 2014 Scion tC 2014 Subaru Impreza 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek 2014 Toyota Prius 2014 ...
Read More »2013 Nissan GTR Body Structure
2013 Nissan GTR Body Structure has different types of metals.
Read More »2013 Nissan Navara Body Structure
I didn’t want to leave too many people out of the mix tonight, so here is a look at the 2013 Nissan Navara Body Structure for our readers down under in Australia.
Read More »2013 Nissan Leaf Cutaway
The Nissan Leaf is not a new vehicle that firefighters will encounter on the road. Below are a couple of new images that breakdown Nissan Leaf and gives a little more information.
Read More »2012 Electric Car Sales Forecast
So just how many plug-in electric cars are expected to be sold in the U.S. in 2012?
Read More »Where is the Service HV Disconnect on a Nissan Leaf?
Hopefully by now, no one is intimidated by electric or hybrid vehicles. Once the High Voltage (HV) battery is disconnected all you have is a vehicle that has a really big battery in it. However, learning how to safely disconnect the HV battery by pulling out the service disconnect plug requires one key of information, where is it? The service disconnect plug can be located inside a console, the trunk, or even hidden under the carpet. The Nissan Leaf’s service disconnect is located under the carpet behind the center console.
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