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