SMRTR TechFeb 2, 2026TechCrunch

China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles

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China has banned electronic door handles popularized by Tesla, requiring all cars to have mechanical door releases starting January 2027. The new safety rules respond to fatal incidents where occupants became trapped when electronic systems failed, making China the first country to prohibit hidden door handles on vehicles.

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