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  • China Bans Concealed EV Door Handles
    February 4, 2026

    China Bans Concealed EV Door Handles

    China will ban concealed door handles on electric vehicles starting January 1st, requiring mechanical release handles on all vehicles sold in the country to improve emergency egress. The regulation follows safety incidents, including a fatal crash where a Xiaomi SUV's electronic handles failed, t...

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  • Tesla's Door Handle Redesign: Why It's a Major Challenge
    October 22, 2025

    Tesla's Door Handle Redesign: Why It's a Major Challenge

    Tesla's retractable door handles, once a symbol of innovation, are under investigation by the NHTSA due to numerous complaints about failures that trapped occupants, prompting a redesign. A tragic lawsuit alleges Tesla knew about manual door opening difficulties before a fatal Cybertruck crash, h...

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