Group 1 - A US lawmaker is proposing the SAFE Exit Act, which would mandate manual door releases in new cars to enhance safety amid concerns over electrically powered door handles, particularly those used by Tesla [1][3][5] - The proposed legislation requires that electric door systems include a clearly labeled mechanical latch that is intuitive and accessible for occupants, as well as a means for first responders to access vehicles when power is lost [2][5] - The bill has emerged in response to safety risks highlighted by incidents where individuals were trapped in vehicles due to power loss, with at least 15 deaths reported in crashes involving Tesla vehicles [3][4] Group 2 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has initiated investigations into potential defects in Tesla's door systems, particularly in Model Y SUVs and Model 3 vehicles, following claims that emergency releases are not intuitive [6] - In China, transport authorities are proposing new safety standards for electrically powered door handles, which have been linked to fatal crashes involving electric vehicles, including those made by Xiaomi Corp [6] - Tesla has updated its website to indicate that after a serious collision, hazard lights will activate and doors will automatically unlock for emergency access, reflecting an effort to address safety concerns [7]