Tesla Redesigns Door Handles After Safety Probe: Bloomberg
Tesla is redesigning its door handles following safety probe, Bloomberg investigation reveals new safety-driven changes.
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Tesla Redesigns Door Handles After Safety Probe: Bloomberg
Tesla is Redesigning Its Door Handles Following Safety Probe, Bloomberg Investigation Tesla is redesigning its door handles following safety probe, Bloomberg investigation reports, raising big questions about design, safety, and usability. Chief designer Franz von Holzhausen confirmed that the company is “working on” a new approach to prevent passengers from being trapped inside vehicles after crashes. Image Credits:Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times / Getty Images This announcement comes just a day after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a probe into Tesla’s door handles. The scrutiny follows a Bloomberg investigation highlighting cases where Tesla owners and passengers were unable to exit their cars due to malfunctioning electronic locks. Why Tesla’s Door Handles Are Under Fire Tesla’s sleek, flush door handles have long been considered a futuristic design choice. But regulators and safety experts now see them as a potential hazard. One key issue is their …
