Tesla(US:TSLA) Benzingaยท2025-09-18 06:55Group 1 - Tesla is considering a redesign of its electronic door handles due to a safety probe by the NHTSA [1][4] - The design chief, Franz Von Holzhausen, mentioned the idea of combining manual and electronic door releases into one button [2] - Tesla is also studying proposed changes by Chinese authorities regarding door handle safety and is prepared to make necessary modifications [3][5] Group 2 - The NHTSA is investigating over 174,000 units of the 2021 Model Y due to safety concerns where occupants, including children, were unable to exit the vehicle [4] - Authorities in China are contemplating a ban on flush door handles, which could take effect in 2027, citing safety risks associated with electronic door handles [5] - Ford has issued a recall for over 197,000 Mustang Mach-E vehicles due to similar safety concerns with electronically-powered doors [6] Group 3 - The founder of The Dawn Project criticized Tesla for redacting crash reports submitted to the NHTSA, claiming they contain confidential information about Tesla's autonomous driving technology [7] - Tesla is noted to perform well in Momentum and Growth metrics, while showing satisfactory Quality but poor Value [7]