As a bicyclist, this makes me extremely nervous. The Tesla Model X has a convenience “feature” whereby the car door opens itself. It is very gee whiz, until this happens:
And here is a video taken by a Tesla enthusiast as he discovers this feature:
June 17, 2017 by Drunk Engineer
As a bicyclist, this makes me extremely nervous. The Tesla Model X has a convenience “feature” whereby the car door opens itself. It is very gee whiz, until this happens:
And here is a video taken by a Tesla enthusiast as he discovers this feature:
Posted in automotive, bicycling | Tagged Tesla | 3 Comments
[…] Yet one more way automated cars pose a danger to bikes: Tesla doors have a mind of their own (Systemic Failure) […]
Looks like a great way to damage the paint on your car and the car next to you as well.
Where are all the pictures/videos of humans opening doors smashing against cars, people, bikers, buses and everything else?
Oh wait, that’s right. THIS is what concerns you as a driver. A feature that can be turned off.
Lols ok.