US regulators are crafting new standards to enhance vehicle exit safety, addressing concerns linked to Tesla and EV designs after incidents of passengers being trapped inside.
NHTSA will begin the rulemaking process
Jul 24, 2026
12:17 pm
What's the storyThe United States is beginning the process to develop new regulations aimed at ensuring safe exits from vehicles.
The move comes in response to several deadly incidents where people have been trapped inside cars, particularly those with flush, electric door handles like Tesla's.
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