China bans all retractable car door handles
7 hours ago
- #safety regulations
- #automotive design
- #electric vehicles
- Flush door handles are popular in automotive design for aesthetics and aerodynamics.
- Tesla's Model S adopted flush handles for efficiency and desirability.
- Safety concerns arise as flush handles can prevent door access in crashes, leading to fatalities.
- China is banning retractable door handles starting 2027 due to safety issues.
- New regulations require a recessed space for manual operation of door handles.