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Tesla driver and two kids burned alive because rescuers can’t open electronic doors: reports (nypost.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by dude@lemmings.world to c/news@lemmings.world

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[–] SCmSTR@lemmy.blahaj.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago

I did nazi that coming woaaOOOOOOoooohhhhh flappy arms :O

[–] Bob_Robertson_IX@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I saw a Hyundai the other day that has these recessed door handles and I remember the reason Tesla gave for them is that they improve aerodynamics, and therefor 'fuel' efficiency... but I wonder if the weight from the additional motors and such needed for these handles negate any gains seen from improved aerodynamics?

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

And lack of equipment needed to bypass that setup, like a saw and jaws of life

[–] Lightfire228@pawb.social 8 points 2 weeks ago

"Rescuers" in this case refers to a dude running a paint shop running over with a fire extinguisher

The article doesn't say, but I'd assume EMS hadn't arrived by the time they all died

[–] tazeycrazy@feddit.uk 3 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

I'm trying to think of a way the doors could open in the event of a crash without the frame being compromised. I suppose a time delayed trigger in the event of a crash where the airbags and seatbelts are triggerd the doors will open automatically. However it's more complex and depending on how its implemented my still need power.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

If a crash is serious enough to kill the power to the doors, its probably not something you'd be able to do by the time the car was completely stopped, and opening the doors while the crash is in progress seems like a bad idea?

Assuming they want to stay with electronic handles, they could add batteries to each door, a small cell with enough power to pop the door open that is kept charged by the 12v system during regular use. If the door itself is so messed up even that gets wrecked, they probably aren't opening the door anyway due to frame damage.

I've seen talk about making the mechanical release the same button as the electronic one as well.

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