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EV Ownership => EV Resources => Topic started by: scott.fauque on September 19, 2011, 05:40:34 AM
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http://www.evsafetytraining.org/Resources/Auto-Manufacturer-Resources/Chevrolet.aspx
Chevrolet
As part of its Electric Vehicle Safety Training project, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is working with General Motors and Chevrolet to help prepare the nation's fire service and other first responders for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road.
Chevrolet is a global automotive brand, with annual sales of about 3.5 million vehicles in more than 130 countries. OnStar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors, is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security and communication services.
Online training now available: NFPA, Chevrolet, and OnStar have launched online Electric Vehicle Safety Training for the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, an extended-range electric vehicle that hit the roads last fall. The training features an inside look at the vehicle's technology and safety systems.nline safety training for the Chevy Volt.
Downloadable materials from Chevrolet on the Volt
Chevrolet Volt Emergency Response Guide (PDF, 2.4 MB)
Chevrolet Volt Emergency Responder Quick Reference Page Training Class Reference (PDF, 7.7 MB)
Chevrolet Volt Emergency Responder Quick Reference Guide (PDF, 601 KB)
General Motors High Strength Steel Reference Guide (PDF, 674 KB)
GM provides First Responder Emergency Response Guides and safety training materials free of charge for ALL of it's hybrids, EREVs, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles here:
https://www.gmstc.com/FirstResponder.aspx
If you know of ANY police, ambulance or fire department personnel that might be interested, feel free to forward the link to them them
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Each manufacturer of vehicles has some form of Emergency Response Guide (known as an ERG) online for their BEV's, HEV's, PHEV's, etc. I tried to show the wide variation in quality between some of the best ones, and some of the poorer ERG's in my presentation.
Aside from the wide variation in quality in ERG's, First Responders also have a challenge in being able to see the latest ERG for a car. These are continually updated, and there is no central repository for the most current information.
I suggested to my First Responder trainer in Lemont that he urge EVSafetyTraining.com or some similar group to provide a central link repository for these. Another problem that they are about to have is differentiating the 'new' information. Most First Responders cannot tell if they are approaching a 2011 MiniE, or a 2012, and there may be differences in their ERG's. I'll try to keep everyone posted on any central repository for links for updated ERG's.
A second problem is that while updated info might soon be available from a repository for First Responders, there is not a good way to get it in the hands of an Emergency Response professional. They are working on sending out the FR, and having someone in the FD communications staff locate and transmit the appropriate ERG to the FR as soon as the year, make and model have been identified.
Stay posted.
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The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium has developed a guide for first responders to deal with different alternative fuels. They used to have a kit that included important info on laminated sheets, 1000volt gloves, a hook to move live wires, etc. to carry with the first responde'rs vehicle. Anyway, info can be found here:
http://www.naftc.wvu.edu/curricula_training/course_workshop_information/first_responders
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I suggested to my First Responder trainer in Lemont that he urge EVSafetyTraining.com or some similar group to provide a central link repository for these.
Look at my first link above!! It was the EVSafetyTraining.com website.
As well if you go to that link you will see on the left hand side is (which seems like a central respository) <grin> :
Manufacturer Resources:
Chevrolet
Ford
Nissan
BMW
Lexus
Toyota
Volkswagen
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I suggested to my First Responder trainer in Lemont that he urge EVSafetyTraining.com or some similar group to provide a central link repository for these.
Look at my first link above!! It was the EVSafetyTraining.com website.
As well if you go to that link you will see on the left hand side is (which seems like a central respository) <grin> :
Manufacturer Resources:
Chevrolet
Ford
Nissan
BMW
Lexus
Toyota
Volkswagen
Yes, Scott I was fully aware of the list, and am partially relating my experience in talking to First Responders. They said, on multiple occasions, and in multiple ways that they want a complete list. It was pointed out to me that the list and links at the quoted web site do not include information on several models. For example:
Manufacturer Model Included in list Model Not in list
Chevrolet Volt
Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid
Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
GMC Yukon Hybrid
GMC Sierra Hybrid
Saturn Vue Green Line
Saturn Aura Green Line
Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
Ford Escape Hybrid
Ford Mariner Hybrid
Ford Fusion Hybrid
Ford Milan Hybrid
Ford MKZ Hybrid
Ford Focus Electric
Ford Transit Connect Electric
Nissan Leaf
Nissan Altima Hybrid
Nissan Altima Hybrid using Toyota Synergy Drive
BMW Mini E
BMW X6 Hybrid (E72)
BMW 7 Series Active Hybrid
Lexus HS 250 h
Lexus GS 450 h
Lexus LS 600 h
Lexus RX 400 h
Lexus RX 450 h
Lexus LS 600 hL
Lexus CT 200 h
Toyota Prius 1st Gen
Toyota Prius 2nd Gen
Toyota Prius 3rd Gen
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 1st Gen
Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2nd Gen
Toyota Camry Hybrid 1st Gen
Toyota Camry Hybrid 2nd Gen
Toyota Camry Hybrid 3rd Gen
Honda Insight 1st Gen
Honda Civic Hybrid Gen 1
Honda Accord Hybrid Gen 1
Honda Civic Hybrid Gen 2
Honda Insight 2nd Gen
Honda CR-Z
Honda Fit Hybrid
Fisker Karma
Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid
Tesla Roadster
Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Mazda Tribute Hybrid
Dodge Durango Hybrid
Mercedes Benz S400 BlueHybrid
Hyundai Elantra LPI Hybrid
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Mazda Tribute Gen 2
Porsche Cayenne S
Kia Optima Hybrid
Infinity M35 Hybrid
As you can see from the list, The EV Safety Training site is far from a comprehensive list. Some manufacturers have submitted ERG's on all hybrids and BEV's they have made commercially, some manufacturers have submitted paperwork on only some of their models, and the last ten manufacturers listed haven't released any ERGs at all to the EV Safety Training site.
Now, not all these models are common around here, but they have been introduced and there are cars on our roads matching these descriptions. I have tried to exclude a couple of Canadian marketed cars, and I have excluded all the trucks. There are several hybrid truck versions in the US, and none of them appear on the EV Safety Training list, yet they travel the same roads, and if they need, they get the same First Responder that a car does.
Sorry, but a list that comprises less than half of the manufacturers, and lists less than half of all models is not a comprehensive list, nor is it a very representative central repository.
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Thanks for the great reply. I understand your whole point better now as there is a list just incomplete.
My point of the thread was that there were 4 great PDFs available for the Chevrolet Volt and I think it will be reasonably popular in a few years so hopefully folks coming to this forum will be more informed about the Volt. Good information and pictures even if you are not a responder. Thought it was useful as well since I saw the responder stuffer in the last months newsletter and I had to miss that meeting.
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My point of the thread was that there were 4 great PDFs available for the Chevrolet Volt and I think it will be reasonably popular in a few years so hopefully folks coming to this forum will be more informed about the Volt. Good information and pictures even if you are not a responder.
You are completely right. When I assembled the program, the Volt has one of the best ERG's available. The BMW Hybrids are also very complete and fully coded for all First Responder hazards. I wish all the ERG's were as good, but at least the others can look at the Volt or the BMW as an example to follow.
One of the ways that has been proposed to make these ERG's available to FR's is to carry several copies in the car, one in the trunk, one in the engine compartment, perhaps one in the interior, since an accident may make some of these inaccessible. This solves the problem of changes. Some of the changes in cars will be on a yearly model basis, some not. The FR has no right to assume that the ERG for a 2011 Volt is the same as the 2012. Perhaps the manufacturer moved cables, has moved or introduced hood lifting struts (a hazard for FR's as they can explode in a fire) or made other 'improvements.' Even a simple change in cable suppliers can make a difference if they use a different path. Model variations will be a significant problem, and there is not a great way for FR's to cope with this yet.
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This article popped up in my Google watch list.
http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20110923/NEWS/109230326/Class-teaches-emergency-responders-about-electric-vehicles?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CNews%7Cs
Class teaches emergency responders about electric vehicles
Such cars have special needs, pose certain dangers
About 40 public safety officials from around the state gathered for an electric and hybrid vehicle training class Thursday in Salem. The goal was to teach first responders about the dangers that electric and hybrid vehicles pose to them.
"Our firefighters and first responders always have adapted their response to new types of vehicles and technologies," said Eriks Gabliks, director of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training. "Oregon is one of the leading states in terms of hybrid and electric vehicle sales. This training will help our first responders prepare and have the knowledge to better protect the communities we serve."
It was the first organized training session of its kind and was offered by the National Fire Protection Association at Oregon Public Safety Academy.
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