Comment on Discussion: Cybertruck involved in attempted bombing in Las Vegas auto-locked after explosion

• Celestus@lemm.ee ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I don’t see that as a design failure. I actually really like them. Electronic door controls both inside and out, plus a mechanical backup only inside. It’s not a perfect design, but neither are mechanical door controls. It’s also not unique to Tesla: many other cars have electronic door actuators with software locks

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  • Umbrias@beehaw.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    other modern cars doing bad design is a known problem yes. im just hearing described differences but no benefits personally.

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    • Celestus@lemm.ee ⁨4⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I’m not an automotive engineer, so I don’t have a great understanding of the benefits as perceived by auto manufacturers. Still, here are some benefits as I see it:

      • Cheaper (fewer parts)
      • More reliable (fewer moving parts, cables strained less frequently, fewer broken door handles)
      • Recessed door handles are more aerodynamic (not necessarily an advantage of electronics)
      • Remote door release (helps with frozen handles in the cold)
      • Cool factor (helps sell cars)
      • Flexible design (allows designers to do creative things with door handles/controls)

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