Electronic Door Handles
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Xiaomi Shares Plunge After Fatal EV Crash Raises Safety Questions
Xiaomi’s Hong Kong-listed shares fell sharply after a fatal SU7 electric car crash in Chengdu, sparking renewed safety concerns. Social media images showed a burning SU7, with bystanders reportedly unable to open the doors. Police report the driver, who died, may have been under the influence of alcohol and collided with another vehicle. The incident raises questions about electronic door handles in EVs, which rely on electrical power and may fail in emergencies, amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of the feature. This follows a previous fatal SU7 crash and potential ban on electronic door handles from Chinese regulators.