Tesla has been harshly criticized in the past for its electromechanical door releases, which proved a hazard to occupants in the case of a crash. With the refreshed Model Y, Tesla has made progress in ...

How Does a Door Release Mechanism Work With an Apartment Intercom System? The entry station of an apartment intercom system is connected to the main door's electronic lock. It releases the door lock ...

A recent Tesla fire shows that drivers of some modern vehicles should learn where emergency door releases are located, before they need them Using the electric door release in a 2017 Lincoln ...

Instead of a simple, familiar mechanical latch, it’s now common for a car’s exterior door handles to remain flush against the door until the car is unlocked, requiring an electric motor to open. On ...

Many newer cars have replaced the tried-and-true door handle with complex electronic versions. Here’s how to operate their manual releases in an emergency. Using the electronic door handle in a 2017 ...