TEAMEX Launches First EV-Drill LANCE in the U.S. to Enhance Fire Response
TEAMEX Delivers First EV-Drill LANCE in the United States to Pennsylvania Fire Department
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TEAMEX Corp has delivered the first EV-Drill LANCE to the Shartlesville Community Fire Company in Pennsylvania. This tool is designed to combat lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles, addressing challenges posed by thermal runaway incidents.
- 01The EV-Drill LANCE is designed for rapid response to lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles.
- 02It allows single-firefighter deployment and operates using standard fire apparatus water pressure.
- 03The tool delivers cooling water directly into battery modules to control thermal runaway effectively.
- 04Shartlesville Community Fire Company serves an area with increasing electric vehicle traffic, highlighting the tool's relevance.
- 05TEAMEX Corp will showcase the EV-Drill LANCE at the NFPA Conference & Expo 2026 in Las Vegas.
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TEAMEX Corp, the exclusive North American distributor of TANKTECH Co., Ltd., has announced the delivery of the first EV-Drill LANCE (EVDL) to the Shartlesville Community Fire Company No. 1 in Pennsylvania. This specialized tool is engineered to mitigate lithium-ion battery fires in electric vehicles, which present unique challenges compared to conventional vehicle fires. The EV-Drill LANCE enables firefighters to penetrate battery enclosures and deliver cooling water directly to the affected modules, effectively managing thermal runaway incidents. Key features include the ability for a single firefighter to deploy the tool and its operation using standard fire apparatus water pressure without needing an external power source. This deployment marks a significant advancement in EV fire response capabilities and reflects the growing need for specialized solutions in fire departments as electric vehicle adoption rises. TEAMEX Corp will also be exhibiting at the NFPA Conference & Expo 2026, providing an opportunity for attendees to learn more about this innovative firefighting technology.
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The introduction of the EV-Drill LANCE will enhance the firefighting capabilities of local fire departments in Pennsylvania, particularly in response to electric vehicle incidents.
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