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China Bans Retractable EV Door Handles Over Safety Concerns (www.sixthtone.com)

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China will ban retractable car handles beginning Jan. 1, 2027

Under the proposed rules, vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tons must be equipped with interior and exterior car door handles that include a mechanical emergency opening function. The requirement is intended to ensure doors can be opened during power failures or after collisions.

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[–] JillyB@beehaw.org 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Door handles can be a big aero disruptor. But there are door handles that are more aerodynamic. I think Aston Martin (used to?) use one that is flush until you press the front with your thumb. Then the handle pivots out so you can pull it. That would give the same benefits as a retracting door handle.

[–] burble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 14 hours ago

That sounds like Tesla door handles?