Prevention of unauthorised movement of EV cars
Modified Type 2 connector for engine disconnection.
Unique product for fire departments.
A burning electric car can get going
...spontaneously and very rapidly
How can the unauthorised movement of a burning electric car be prevented?
Rule 1:
Do not stand in front of or behind a vehicle
Rule 2:
Insert the charging connector
Why?
Because the engine can get the command to start by connecting the burning wiring.
Proximity Pilot
Signal contact or signal lead in Type 2 charging cable.
It informs the vehicle that it is charging at a certain charging current, so it disconnects the powertrain.
Charging connector locking element
If the charging connector is fully inserted into the charging socket, it will be locked in the socket.
The emergency connector allows manipulation even through the closed locking element.