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This happened in Toronto on October 24th

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[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 21 points 1 week ago

They do have manual release latches, but if you have never used them they might be hard to find. Especially in the panic of a burning car.

Really vehicle electronic doors should operate the same way they (usually?) do in buildings - in case of power loss they default to unlatched.

[-] NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 17 points 1 week ago

Power loss isn't necessarily a good choice even in a traditional ICE car with a battery, let alone one with a bigass EV battery.

Because it makes it super easy to break into a car (pop the hood and unplug two connectors) AND very likely will remain charged throughout much of the fire.

No. The answer is you have fucking manual locks and door handles that don't require you to pry open a panel.

[-] anonymouse2@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago

The article says that some Model Ys don't have a manual release on the rear doors. Can't imagine how that passes any country's safety standards.

[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yikes, that is wildly irresponsible

[-] Auli@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Have you looked at teslas manual for the back doors. Some are behind panels that have to be removed. You are not doing that well burying alive.

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