US Investigates Tesla Door Handle Safety Concerns

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Regulators in the US and China are scrutinizing electronic door handles on EVs, especially Tesla Model Y, due to safety concerns about their functionality when power is off, potentially leading to recalls. Meanwhile, Volkswagen is returning to traditional design elements to appeal to broader consumers, and recent studies show that gigacastings, despite initial concerns, are cheaper to repair than traditional parts. The article also discusses the trend towards more conventional EV designs to boost adoption among mainstream consumers.
- The Crackdown On Tesla Door Handles Comes To America InsideEVs
- US regulators open Tesla probe after reports of children trapped in cars BBC
- Tesla’s 2021 Model Y Doors Could Trap Riders, US Safety Agency Says The New York Times
- Tesla under investigation after parents say faulty door handles trapped their kids in the back AP News
- Trapped Inside: Tesla’s Dangerous Doors Bloomberg.com
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