Tesla fires are getting so serious firefighters now need a giant battery drill

EV fire tool

Electric vehicle battery fires remain one of the biggest concerns surrounding EV adoption, and now firefighters in Pennsylvania are using a specialized drill designed to pierce battery packs and inject water directly into lithium-ion cells. The EV-Drill LANCE marks the first deployment of the system in the United States and highlights how emergency responders are adapting to the growing risks tied to Tesla and other electric vehicle fires.

ecobee says its Grid Resiliency service can unlock 2.8GW of capacity across North America

Ecobee

An independent analysis suggests ecobee’s Grid Resiliency service delivered 108 megawatts of real-world capacity during peak summer demand events in 2025. The company says widespread adoption could unlock as much as 2.8 gigawatts across the United States and Canada, though long-term reliability remains an open question.