- China will ban retractable EV door handles on new vehicles starting January 2027.
- Mechanical emergency releases will be mandatory for both interior and exterior door handles.
- Tesla and other automakers must redesign handles to meet new safety standards.
Hey now I’m a designer and I completely agree with you! Capitalist tech sucks shit. The trick is to make things with a focus on accessibility and zero concern for financial return outside of a donation page. That way you can keep your mind clear of temptations of overconsumption and take responsibility for the heat death of the universe the way the Soviets intended.