Elon Musk’s Fateful Tesla Door Handle Directive
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As regulators on three continents scrutinize the safety of electrically powered car doors out of concern some designs can fail, locking out owners or trapping occupants inside, Tesla is confronting the consequences of decisions made almost a decade ago.