EV Station thefts in LA (copper)

[Moomin]

It appears EV stations in LA right now are a hot theft item for their copper wiring.

https://www.foxla.com/news/video-brazen-thieves-steal-ev-charging-cables.amp

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[4sallypat]

Does not surprise me at all since we had thieves take all the electrical and data wiring from my work's underground pipes.

 

[Logal727]

Seems like a good way to get electrocuted, oh well.

 

[ARK]

Pretty pathetic. I have a cousin in South Africa whose business provides internet wirelessly across long distances for other companies because people so often steal cables from the ground for the scrap value - they have no choice but to implement wireless solutions.

Seems like this will also be a problem in the United States until wireless charging of vehicles becomes a thing.

 

[MyLittlePony2022]

I am shocked...?

 

[macchiaz-o]

Seems like a good way to get electrocuted, oh well.

I was thinking this would be a good way to get a light shower... The cables are often liquid cooled now. ?

So maybe part of the solution here is to add a strong dye to the liquid, so the thieves paint themselves while cutting the cables. Similar to bank bags. At least that's how it works in the movies, anyway. ??

 

[Prime Time]

It appears EV stations in LA right now are a hot theft item for their copper wiring.

https://www.foxla.com/news/video-brazen-thieves-steal-ev-charging-cables.amp

Deplorables...I tell ya...Deplorables!

 

[hawkeye3point1]

This is why we can't have nice things!

 

[Mach-Lee]

Public charger cables should have a tamper wire inside that immediately trips an alarm if cut. Calls the police. Otherwise this is going to turn into a catalytic converter fiasco for electric cars.

 

[Regularmache]

Should be retractable cable that only releases when credit card or other wireless payment is made. After the charge, retracts back in.

Get a friggin real job people!

 

[macchiaz-o]

Get a friggin real job people!

My drug addiction keeps me fully occupied. ?

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