https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/police-investigating-vehicle-explosion-trump-hotel-las-vegas/story?id=117252987

The sheriff said Tesla CEO Elon Musk helped the investigation by having the truck unlocked after it auto-locked in the blast and giving investigators video of the suspect at charging stations along its route from Colorado to Las Vegas.

What if this hadn’t been purposeful but an accidental blast… and the doors auto-locked someone inside? Do you need Musk’s personal cell number to be able to get out alive? What even is this?

Seriously, how are Tesla’s not widely considered dangerous deathtraps at this point.

  • Celestus@lemm.eeEnglish
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    3 days ago

    I don’t see that as a design failure. I actually really like them. Electronic door controls both inside and out, plus a mechanical backup only inside. It’s not a perfect design, but neither are mechanical door controls. It’s also not unique to Tesla: many other cars have electronic door actuators with software locks

    • Umbrias@beehaw.org
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      3 days ago

      other modern cars doing bad design is a known problem yes. im just hearing described differences but no benefits personally.

      • Celestus@lemm.eeEnglish
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        2 days ago

        I’m not an automotive engineer, so I don’t have a great understanding of the benefits as perceived by auto manufacturers. Still, here are some benefits as I see it:

        • Cheaper (fewer parts)
        • More reliable (fewer moving parts, cables strained less frequently, fewer broken door handles)
        • Recessed door handles are more aerodynamic (not necessarily an advantage of electronics)
        • Remote door release (helps with frozen handles in the cold)
        • Cool factor (helps sell cars)
        • Flexible design (allows designers to do creative things with door handles/controls)