NHTSA: Tesla Deathtrap Doors Continue to Suck

The fact that emergency responders now need specialized training on “how to open a Tesla door” is a catastrophic failure of basic design. It’s the engineering equivalent of making fire extinguishers that operate by solving a Rubik’s cube. Tesla knows this. They have the data, they know the deaths they’re causing. They have the growing … Continue reading NHTSA: Tesla Deathtrap Doors Continue to Suck

Tesla Admits “Deathtrap” Door Design Was Flawed, Especially for Children

China has been taking a leadership role in automotive safety by identifying and calling attention to defective vehicle door designs. It’s making waves especially because standing up to Tesla means the American car maker now faces real investigations and real consequences. The situation parallels how cyclist Lance Armstrong, once celebrated in Austin, eventually had his … Continue reading Tesla Admits “Deathtrap” Door Design Was Flawed, Especially for Children

The Safety Test Truth About Tesla Death Traps

Recent analysis reveals a dangerous loophole: no Tesla vehicle meeting U.S. specifications has undergone safety or crash testing by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or independent organizations since the company’s 2022 removal of ultrasonic sensors. The significant testing gap initially was exploited during 2016-2021 when NHTSA safety analysis of Tesla was blocked by … Continue reading The Safety Test Truth About Tesla Death Traps