Chinese Regulators May Ban Hidden, Pop-Out Door Handles
3 days ago
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- #electric vehicles
- Chinese regulators may ban hidden, pop-out door handles due to safety concerns.
- Hidden door handles have been criticized for being unreliable and dangerous for first responders.
- The ban would require both Chinese and Western car manufacturers to redesign their vehicles.
- Recent incidents, like the Aito M7 crash, highlighted the dangers of hidden door handles.
- The proposed ban would allow semi-retractable and traditional door handles with mechanical releases.
- Safety and reliability concerns are driving the potential ban, especially for electric vehicles.
- Similar issues have been reported in the U.S., such as the 2019 Tesla Model S crash.
- The ban could significantly alter car designs globally if implemented.