Tesla is looking to redesign its door handles following trapped-passenger report

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Tesla is redesigning car door mechanisms for easier emergency exits.
Reports of passengers trapped in burning Teslas due to door handle issues.
140 incidents of people trapped in Teslas, some causing severe injuries.
Tesla's design chief mentions combining manual and electronic door release mechanisms.
Current Tesla models have complex door handles that may fail in emergencies.
Manual release buttons are hard to locate, especially for children or unfamiliar passengers.
Several fatalities and injuries occurred when rescuers couldn't open Tesla doors post-crash.

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