Tesla Model Y Door Handles Now Under Federal Safety Scrutiny
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The Tesla Model Y's door handles are under federal safety scrutiny, sparking concerns about Tesla's design decisions and their impact on safety, with commenters questioning the company's motivations and the trade-offs between innovation and traditional design.
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Mechanical door latches weren't broken --- but Tesla decided to fix them in order to prevent people from exiting after an accident.
Basic data near the drivers line of sight wasn't broken either --- but Tesla fixed it so drivers are forced to take their eyes off the road just to see how fast they're going.
If they really wanted to be futuristic, why not a heads up display?
https://www.cars.com/articles/which-cars-have-head-up-displa...