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fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Here's how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2 | TechCrunch

First off, the front doors open from the inside in the same way as in the existing R1 vehicles. There is an electronic button that opens the door, and there's a manual door-release latch tucked into the front part of the interior handle. The rear doors also have an electronic button, as well as a change to the rear manual release.
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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Tesla hit with another wrongful death suit over its electronic door handles

Electronic flush-mounted Tesla door handles have trapped occupants after crashes, linked to multiple deaths and subject to lawsuits and federal safety investigation.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

China will require mechanically operable car doors that open from either side by 2027 to enable easier rescue after crashes.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

China bans Tesla-style doors because they're a public safety hazard

China will ban flush electronic 'Tesla-style' concealed door handles and require mechanical releases accessible from inside and outside, effective January 1, 2027.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back

Regulators opened a probe into 2021 Tesla Model Y electronic door handles after reports of failures trapping children and forcing parents to break windows.
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fromFortune
4 months ago

Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back | Fortune

NHTSA opened a probe into 2021 Tesla Model Y electronic door handle failures after reports of children trapped and parents breaking windows to rescue them.
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fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Tesla under investigation for door handles that trap people inside

NHTSA is investigating Tesla Model Y electronic door handles that can become inoperable due to low-voltage battery problems, trapping occupants including children.
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fromInsideEVs
4 months ago

The Crackdown On Tesla Door Handles Comes To America

Regulators are scrutinizing electronic, hidden EV door handles for safety concerns, prompting investigations and potential shifts back to mechanical handle designs.
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