A crash in Miami Beach on Oct. 21, 2018, left three occupants of the SUV hit by a Tesla running a read light.
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With today being the date that hover cars finally hit the market. Responders need to understand to how to properly stabilize a hover vehicle.
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Todays Training Scenario, extensive intrusion by the instrument panel and footwell on the driver. What would you do?
Read More »2015 Lexus NX Body Structure
The body structure of the combines extensive use of high-tensile steel (up to 980Mpa) with aluminium. That steel can be found in strategic areas such as the centre pillar hinge reinforcement, outer rockers and roof crossmembers – all of which are ...
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One relationship that started early on with me and this website is with TECGEN. From the first time I reached out to TECGEN they have treated me like family and the fact that their product was top notch helped out too.
Read More »2014 Hyundai i40 Body Structure
The use of ultra-high strength steel in the 2014 Hyundai i40 bodyshell is highlighted in the image below. More ultra-high-strength steel and hot-stamping.
Read More »2014 Ford Fiesta Safety Systems
The Fiesta comes with seven standard airbags.* In fact, Fiesta was the first in its class to offer a driver’s knee airbag.** This airbag inflates between the driver’s knees and the instrument panel to help provide protection in a crash. ...
Read More »2014 Chrysler 200 Body Structure and Airbags
Here's a look at the 2014 Chrysler 200 Body Structure and Airbags. An interesting note about the Chrysler 200, the battery is located
Read More »Quick Tip: Removing Laminated Glass in Vehicle Doors
Here is a quick tip from the Merecedes Benz Rescue Guide about removing laminated side glass in vehicle doors. A saw is what first comes to mind to remove laminated glass, and that works well in this case. So pick your hand tool, grab a Extrication Tomahawk or GlasMaster and knock a hole in the
Read More »2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Body Structure and Passive Safety Features
Here is a look at the 2015 Audi A3 Cabriolet Body Structure and Passive Safety Features.
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