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On the issue of the door handles not extending, when should they extend? My understanding is they extend when the car is unlocked, but there's no reason to beli
by Zanni 6y ago
On the issue of the door handles not extending, when should they extend? My understanding is they extend when the car is unlocked, but there's no reason to believe that the car unlocked itself after the crash, or that the first responders had a key fob. What would they have done with a conventional vehicle with conventionally locked doors?
Here's the related article on that specific incident: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/23/man-died-burning-tesla-because-its-futuristic-doors-wouldnt-open-lawsuit-alleges/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/10/23/man-died-....
- nikau 6y agoThe pop out handles are mostly for wank factor to impress people. The safest option would be to have model 3 style handles, but with an actuator to partially pop them out when you approach the car so they don't suck to use. That way you get aerodynamic benefits, bling of the handles popping out, and a failsafe in an accident because they can be pressed manually.