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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Škoda Peaq Live for the First Time: The Large SUV Features Sharp Edges and Retractable Door Handles

The Škoda Peaq makes its live debut showcasing an SUV design with sharp edges and innovative retractable door handles.

Feb 27 • 16:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Škoda unexpectedly unveiled a new model live. Peaq has a detail that is being phased out today

Škoda surprised attendees at the opening of its new battery factory in Mladá Boleslav by showcasing its upcoming seven-seat electric vehicle, the Peaq, which features retractable door handles.

Feb 27 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Now is the time to clean your phone - here's how

A Finnish health expert warns that phones can harbor more bacteria than toilet door handles, urging proper cleaning habits.

Feb 22 • 07:03 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Man caught lurking and fiddling with door handles in Kaunas at night

A man causing fear among residents in Kaunas by lurking and tampering with door handles has been apprehended by police.

Feb 19 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Has Volvo Solved a Problem Plaguing the Automotive World?

Volvo aims to address safety concerns related to electronically retractable door handles amid rising criticism following fatal accidents involving these features.

Feb 16 • 14:45 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kaunas residents share a warning: a masked man is peering into cameras, shaking door handles

A resident of Kaunas reported that a suspicious man has been changing neighborhoods nightly, entering stairwells, and manipulating apartment door handles while dressed in a mask and gloves.

Feb 12 • 16:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Prohibited in China": the decisive decision about futuristic cars that will impact from 2027

China has announced a ban on fully concealed or retractable door handles in vehicles starting from 2027, affecting the design of many electric and premium car models.

Feb 9 • 15:06 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Introduction of the Volvo EX60: Who needs door handles?

The new Volvo EX60 offers ultra-fast charging and a range of up to 800 kilometers, marking a significant step in Volvo's shift towards electric vehicles.

Feb 8 • 13:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

VIDEO Due to such accidents, the Chinese ban hidden door handles on cars

China has banned hidden door handles on cars after a dramatic accident involving a Dongfeng eπ007 led to a fiery rescue of three passengers.

Feb 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Experts recommend placing aluminum foil on the door handle: The explanation is simple

Experts suggest using aluminum foil on door handles to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria in homes.

Feb 5 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

China bans hidden door handles on cars due to safety risks

China will prohibit hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027, becoming the first country to abandon this design popularized by Tesla and other Chinese manufacturers due to security concerns.

Feb 5 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Recessed Door Handles Useless in Emergencies Will Be Banned in China

China plans to ban recessed door handles in electric vehicles starting next year due to safety concerns, as they pose risks of entrapment during accidents where power is lost.

Feb 5 • 11:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Many put this in their cars, but experts warn: They are completely unnecessary and can put you in danger

Experts are warning that certain advanced features in modern cars, designed for safety and convenience, may actually be redundant and potentially hazardous, such as hidden 'pop-out' door handles.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

China bans electronic door handles typical in electric cars – we investigated the consequences of the decision

China has implemented a ban on embedded electronic door handles in electric vehicles starting in 2027 to enhance safety standards, requiring mechanical door opening mechanisms instead.

Feb 4 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Familiar Tesla Door Handles Banned in China – What Are Other Countries Doing?

China has banned hidden door handles in electric vehicles, with a regulation effective from January 1, 2027, citing safety concerns.

Feb 4 • 16:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The time for hidden car door handles is coming to an end, and no one will mourn them

The article discusses the decline of hidden or retractable car door handles, which have become less favored in modern automotive design, moving away from luxury brands towards more conventional designs influenced by manufacturers like Tesla.

Feb 4 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Flush Door Handle Ban: China Calls it a 'Hidden Killer'

China has banned flush or hidden door handles due to safety concerns following accidents, prompting questions about potential risks in India and implications for the auto industry.

Feb 4 • 07:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

China bans retractable car door handles

China is banning retractable car door handles, used by Tesla and many Chinese electric vehicles, due to concerns about the inability to open doors in emergency situations.

Feb 4 • 05:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

China bans hidden car door handles starting in 2027

China will prohibit the use of hidden or retractable car door handles beginning in 2027 to improve safety standards, particularly for electric vehicles.

Feb 4 • 03:28 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
World

China bans hidden car door handles, which can trap people after crashes

China has mandated that all car doors must be mechanically operable from either side to improve safety during emergencies, effective in 2027.

Feb 3 • 22:59 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Life & Tech

China bans hidden door handles in electric vehicles

Starting from January 1, 2027, China will prohibit hidden door handles in electric vehicles, requiring both internal and external mechanical opening/closing mechanisms after safety concerns were raised.

Feb 3 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

China: A halt to 'hidden' car handles from 2027 – Tesla's pioneering design exits the market

China is implementing drastic measures for car safety by banning hidden retractable door handles introduced by Tesla and followed by companies like Xiaomi, in response to a tragic accident.

Feb 3 • 15:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China abolishes Tesla-style hidden door handles on cars

Chinese regulatory authorities have banned hidden door handles on cars, a design initially launched by Tesla and adopted by most electric vehicles over time.

Feb 3 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

China to become first country to ban hidden door handles

China will implement a ban on hidden door handles for new car models, requiring them to have mechanical releases, making it the first country to enforce such a regulation.

Feb 3 • 11:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

China bans hidden car door handles after deadly incidents

China has instituted a ban on hidden car door handles following several fatal accidents linked to their use.

Feb 3 • 10:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Life & Tech

China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns

China will implement a ban on hidden car door handles starting January 1, 2027, requiring both interior and exterior mechanical releases due to safety concerns.

Feb 3 • 08:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

China bans hidden door handles on electric cars. This is one of Tesla's bigger problems

China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles, becoming the first country to halt this controversial design popularized by Elon Musk's Tesla, amidst growing safety scrutiny of EVs following several fatal accidents.

Feb 3 • 05:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

China to ban hidden car door handles on all EVs over crash safety concerns

China is set to outlaw concealed door handles on electric vehicles to enhance safety following multiple fatal incidents linked to this design.

Feb 3 • 05:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

When AI Masterfully Handles Human Language, It Opens the Door to Our Minds

The article discusses how AI's ability to decode human language parallels historical events such as the Allies breaking the Enigma code in WWII, suggesting that this capability will revolutionize our interactions with technology.

Jan 9 • 09:25 UTC

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