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Why Tesla’s cars keep crashing

(www.theguardian.com)
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1. karussell ◴[] No.44472206[source]
> .. the issue of door handles. On Teslas, they retract into the doors while the cars are being driven. The system depends on battery power.

I never will understand this horrible decision. It isn't good design if it kills people. I wonder why this isn't regulated. They could at least implement a "push to pop up" functionality that works without battery power or have a narrow slot under the handle.