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Electronic Door Handles Are a Safety Risk | Leeds News
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Car experts are sounding the alarm on electronic door handles, calling them a dangerous safety flaw—especially in emergencies. With power outages or system failures, these high-tech doors can become impossible to open, trapping passengers and complicating rescue efforts. China is set to ban them on EVs by January 2027, mandating mechanical releases inside and out after tragic incidents linked to failures. As more cars adopt these sleek, button-activated systems, the lesson is clear: sometimes, old-school handles are the safest bet.
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