Date: 22/09/2010

EV Plug Alliance announces new members

The EV Plug Alliance formed by Legrand, Scame & Schneider Electrich has announced that Citelum, DBT, FCI, Leoni, Nexans, Sagemcom, and Tyco Electronics will join Legrand, Scame, Schneider Electric, Gewiss, Maréchal Electric, Radiall, Vimar, Weidmüller France and Yazaki Europe as new members of the Alliance. The EV Plug Alliance is aimed at promoting high-safety plug and socket-outlet solution for Electric Vehicle infrastructure.

This second extension of the EV Plug Alliance aims to converge towards a standardized solution to connect Electric Vehicles in Europe. New members will contribute to the creation of an eco-system with a recognized standard, accelerating development and adoption of solutions and practical applications to revolutionize the Electric Vehicle charge. The entire test file defined in the project of the IEC draft standard CD 62196-2 has been passed successfully.

The plug and socket-outlet system endorsed by the Alliance are compatible with multiple suppliers' products. This allows the electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids to recharge up to 22 kW in single or three-phase. The socket-outlet and the plug fitted with a shutter offers safety against accidental contact with electric parts and are fully compliant with the forthcoming IEC standard for EV plug and socket-out.

The EV Plug Alliance will be present at the Paris Auto Show, from October 2 to 17, 2010 (Hall 2.1, Booth #441).