TEEX Tech Notes

As a thought leader in first responder training and response, the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) regularly hosts summits to discuss challenges and best practices related to emerging technologies while addressing important problems related to public safety, workplace safety, and homeland security. Not to be confused with TEEX-Tested Reports, TEEX Tech Notes are reports that present summit discussion findings to aid responders and local governments in developing, implementing and improving prevention and response and establishing regulatory considerations. Our current reports can be found below. 

TEEX Electric Vehicle/Energy Storage Systems Summit

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) hosted a summit in October 2023 to discuss challenges and best practices related to electric vehicle (EV)/energy storage systems (ESS) incidents. An experienced group of stakeholders from fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and local governments identified current practices, needs and unresolved issues related to EV/ESS fires.