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A Safer Exit: Tesla Overhauls Door Handles to Prevent Occupants from Being Trapped

Tesla is redesigning its car door handles to prevent occupants from being trapped inside during an electrical failure. The issue, which has led to an NHTSA investigation, is caused by non-responsive electronic handles when the low-voltage battery fails and is compounded by difficult-to-locate manual release mechanisms. The new design will integrate both electronic and manual functions into a single, easily accessible point, addressing a critical safety concern and ensuring a reliable exit mechanism.