China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
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- China bans hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first country to do so.
- New regulations require mechanical releases on both inside and outside of car doors, effective from 1 January 2027.
- Hidden handles are used in about 60% of top-selling new energy vehicles (NEVs) in China.
- The ban follows safety concerns, including incidents where power failures prevented doors from opening.
- Tesla's door handles are under investigation in the US and Europe due to similar safety issues.
- China's decision may influence global car industry standards due to its significant market presence.