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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (9 children)

Some important corrections:

  • The doors did not open from the outside, presumably because they were locked
  • The hero who tried to rescue the people inside was hitting the window with a tree branch, but the windows didn't crack until after over a dozen swings
  • The article says nothing about opening the doors from the inside; if you are ever in that situation, cybertrucks have a manual release under the rubber mat of the "map pocket" in the doors (source)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Every sane vehicle with electric locks unlocks automatically after a crash.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I've been in the Model Y with the stupid wing doors and the release is behind the speaker covers in the door. The speaker covers are not easy to grab or remove. That's when I have the user manual open and there isn't a lithium fueled fire burning me up in seconds

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

Obviously they tried the door handles first unless they were knocked out. And to have a manual release in such a stupid, hidden spot? Don't try to be an apologist for Tesla. There is no excuse for making such poorly designed cars these days.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Some important corrections

Corrections to what? Does the article get any of these points wrong?

  • The article says nothing about opening the doors from the inside; if you are ever in that situation, cybertrucks have a manual release under the rubber mat of the "map pocket" in the doors (source)

That's an irresponsible, deadly, anti-human design feature, but thanks for the tip I guess.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

The article says nothing about opening the doors from the inside; if you are ever in that situation, cybertrucks have a manual release under the rubber mat of the “map pocket” in the doors

I'm genuinely confused as to why you would prefer an electronic door opener. Is it just a gimmick for aesthetics? I've heard that it's to allow for frameless doors (in which it's better to open the window a bit before opening the door), but I've been in multiple cars that did that with a mechanical handle just fine, by simply adding a switch to that mechanical handle. It seems so stupid on so many levels: cost, reliability, repairability, and - chiefly - safety.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

my 1997 honda has frameless doors without needing an electronic door opener, or rolling the window down 🤷

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

I think it puts some stress on the window, especially if you slam the door shut with too much force. I don't know how often this actually becomes a problem though, and in any case - you don't need an electronic door opener regardless.

[–] [email protected] 32 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

manual release

Also known as the same fucking handle you use every day in every other make of car.

Who lets this shit be sold?

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 day ago

I'm impressed he broke the window at all with something soft and blunt.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The hero who tried to rescue the people inside was hitting the window with a tree branch, but the windows didn't crack until after over a dozen swings

Reminder that you need a small, pointed object to shatter most automobile glass easily.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 day ago

Or a ball bearing, in the case of Cyberfuks.

[–] [email protected] 56 points 1 day ago

under the rubber mat of the "map pocket" in the doors

That sounds like a real shit place to try finding in a smoke and fire filled car. That thing needs a recall and crushed into cybercubes.