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Two major automakers exit the US EV market as tax credit elimination and tariffs destroy the economics of electric vehicles.

On March 19, 2025, a Chinese electric vehicle, reported to be a Dongfeng Voyah 007, crashed in Yunnan, China.Footage shows the car veering off the road before catching fire shortly after impact.According to local reports, the doors became difficult to open, forcing bystanders to break windows in an attempt to rescue the occupants.Passengers in the rear seats survived. The front passenger did not.In the aftermath, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced that starting in 2027, all new cars sold in China must include mechanical interior and exterior door handles, ensuring occupants can exit even if power systems fail.The incident has reignited debate around EV fire risks, electronic door mechanisms, and emergency escape design during crashes.As electric vehicles become more common, accidents like this highlight how safety engineering matters just as much as performance or range.🎥 Media: Hupu (DM for credit or removal)#china #ev #electricvehicles #technology #technews