1. Rivian is modifying the door handle design on its upcoming R2 SUV due to safety concerns raised by employees and customers.
2. The automaker will place the interior manual release in a more visible location near the electrically powered door handles for improved accessibility.
3. This change comes as part of increased scrutiny regarding electronic door handles, with incidents occurring on other vehicles like Tesla and Ford's Mustang Mach-E.
2. The automaker will place the interior manual release in a more visible location near the electrically powered door handles for improved accessibility.
3. This change comes as part of increased scrutiny regarding electronic door handles, with incidents occurring on other vehicles like Tesla and Ford's Mustang Mach-E.
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Rivian modifies door handle design of its R2 SUV, moving interior manual release for improved visibility near electric handles due to safety concerns. This change follows similar issues with electronic door handles on vehicles like Tesla and Ford's Mustang Mach-E.
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ID: e7c5448c-4818-48df-a1dd-2e5b9ec669eb
Category ID: listed_summary
Date: Oct. 4, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-04
Created: 2025/10/04 14:20
Updated: 2025/12/08 01:19
Last Read: 2025/10/04 15:07