At Demers Ambulances, safety is never negotiable. The well-being of paramedics and patients guides every engineering decision we make, which is why our safety testing protocols are both rigorous and extensive. As we develop an entirely new platform with unique technical requirements, each component of the eFX electric ambulance undergoes comprehensive evaluation to ensure reliability and performance in EMS environments.
Following the latest certification tests, we are proud to share that the care module demonstrated outstanding durability when exposed to the loads required under the SAE-J3057 standard. Impact tests (shown in the video link below) confirmed that the care module doors open smoothly when subjected to various force levels, including loads up to 2.5 times the GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating). After this force is applied, the procedure then assesses structural integrity and verifies door operability.
The results: Damage remained minimal, and the door continued to open easily, even after sustaining forces more than double the GVWR. The standard requires door-opening verification only after one GVWR load, meaning the eFX surpassed expectations by a significant margin. These results reaffirm our team’s commitment to intentional engineering, continuous improvement, and an atrong focus on safety.
To see the eFX in testing, you can watch a short video featuring the impact and rollover evaluations conducted by CAPE for the SAE-J3057 modular ambulance body assessment.