Local fire departments receive Emergency Plug system donations

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New technology is coming to a few local fire departments to help them address emergencies involving electric vehicles. Unlike traditional fuel powered vehicles, EVs can be hard to assess and turn off in the event of an emergency.

The new Emergency Plug system allows first responders to safely control the electronics.

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"Essentially, it plugs into the...