Thatcham Research recently supported two fire crews with their response to incidents involving modern vehicles. The automotive research institute, located in Colthrop Way, welcomed Green Watch crews of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Green Watch from Wokingham and Theale to practice rapid extrication scenarios from an Electric Vehicle. The Thatcham Research crash team provided and prepared a modern vehicle, previously used for research projects and safety tests, to simulate real-life emergency scenarios. Senior engineer for passive safety and instrumentation, Sean Hoad, said: “As t…