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Tesla door handles prompt US safety rule review

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

The US is considering new safety rules after incidents where people became trapped inside Tesla vehicles due to their flush door handles. Fatalities have been reported in cases where occupants could not exit during emergencies. The rule-making process aims to address these risks in future vehicle designs.

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This underscores a broader tension between minimalist design and safety—a trade-off automakers may need to reexamine.
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