Interior emergency release We had an opportunity to spend some time with a Polestar 3 and got some video of the interior door handle. The interior emergency release is easier to use than the company, or companies, describe. As with too many features described in Polestar and Volvo owner’s manuals, there are no images available …
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@NHTSA looking into Tesla door handles — now look into ALL electronic latches!!!
Electronic latches Just a week or so after finding that China is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles), comes news from Reuters that the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) is investigating possible door handle issues in over 170,000 Tesla Model Ys. And …
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At last — possible government moves to restrict or ban electronic latches
Electronic latches This one pulls us in multiple directions. InsideEVs reports that the Chinese government is rumored to be considering a ban on electronic latches (door handles), particularly those that conceal themselves (flush handles). The piece then references the earlier issuance of “draft rules stating that cars must have a clearly marked mechanical release on …
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Dodge adds to growing list of troublesome electronic latches
Electronic latches In 2024, the Dodge Charger went electric and electronic. The company’s first electric vehicle (EV) also follows the troublesome and rather pointless trend of using electronic latches in the doors. We say pointless because of course, the company had to create a mechanical back-up in case of a failure of the 12-volt battery, …
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Why do manufacturers keep adding new tech in cars? Because they can!
Because they can Automakers are in too many cases, adding technology and gadgets to cars that nobody wants or needs simply because they can. Bill Maher hit on this in a streaming rank during his show on Friday (2/7/25), starting with steaming is ruining football. You see, he used to be able to follow two …
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Potential door handle changes march on — in China
Door handle changes China’s drive to make door handle changes continue, and we continue to follow it, in hopes that real changes come about and spread worldwide. With the continuing spread of electronic locks and latches, the safety of the travelling public is in play. CarNewsChina.com reports that draft mandatory national standards for car door …
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