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This is all about New vehicle Technology (NVT) Hybrids, new metals, new tools, and such.
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Dodge and Chrysler 4 Replies
Started by Chris Larson. Last reply by Pete Methner Oct 14.
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Comment by william on September 28, 2009 at 4:31pm - i an a firefighter in denver NC and want to have other firefighter buddies
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Comment by Oldman on May 14, 2009 at 11:44am -
Chris,
Mp3 players, cell phone chargers etc, won't do much for the electric motor of a hybrid. There are studies which indicate those electronic devices might cause activation of un-deployed SRS systems. Most manufacturers say no, but as a general rule, we remove and isolate the ignition key and any device which might be charging.
When you are talking about cable color, high voltage cables are Orange for electric hybrids, an Industry standard. Hydrogen fuel hybrids are using blue hoses from the fuel cell to the engine.
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Comment by Oldman on May 14, 2009 at 11:33am
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Here is a site with good information.
http://www.extrication.com/ERG.htm
http://www.sceneoftheaccident.org/ Todd Hoffman puts on a very informative class on not only hybrids, but supplemental restraints.
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Comment by charlie on May 13, 2009 at 1:24pm - Here is a site for hybrid vehicles for firemen. hybridhazards.info
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Comment by Chris Larson on April 29, 2009 at 3:36pm - do you know who makes the smart car? i have friends in the automotive industry an may be able to get specs an such for it
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Comment by FF.D-Lo on April 29, 2009 at 12:50pm -
There have been a string of accidents involving the new smart car down here, but not alot of info on this model. The cage sits very close to the pt, i'd appreciate any info or personel experience removing victims or unknown hazards. All my incidents have resulted in ejection, i dont have extrication time on this model.
Thanks
Drew
MDFR Fire/Medic
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Comment by Chris Larson on April 28, 2009 at 10:51pm
- i know its been quiet im trying to get my hands on a set of disks that have a number of the new cars on tghem and they highlight the "no cut zones" im hoping i can get them from the department if not ill study them and tell you guys as much as i can
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Comment by Chris Larson on April 23, 2009 at 2:50pm
- hey guys this is to save lives by highlighting the dangers of NVT i have a little bit of info the biggest thing so far that im finding is that alot of the power cabels are now orange but there is no standerd so the deadly power cabels could be any color also some one be ba able to varify this that even an MP3 player plugged into a hybrid can back feed the system enough to allow the power from the larger battery to stay in the system after the 12v battery has been cut which should have disabeled the larger or higher voltage battery system
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