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.

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

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      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)