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Aventon Level.2 launches as 28 mph flagship commuter e-bike with torque sensor

Aventon has been updating all of the brand’s popular electric bicycles to include upgraded features like improved frames, built-in LED lighting, and full-color displays that feature Bluetooth connectivity. Now the Level is getting the upgrades with the release of the When I first reviewed the original Aventon Level nearly two years ago, my summary was basically “please, take my money!”…
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Tesla vehicles can be stolen with new relay attack, but there’s a two-inch caveat

A new relay attack has demonstrated that Tesla vehicles can be stolen with a quick hack, but thieves need to work in pairs and get as close as two inches from your phone or key card. Security researchers at IOActive reverse-engineered Tesla’s NFC protocol and have demonstrated a new relay attack: To successfully carry out the attack, IOActive reverse-engineered the NFC protocol Tesla uses…
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Tesla exec hints at cheaper electric cars ahead of robotaxi service

A Tesla executive has hinted at the automaker offering cheaper electric cars ahead of launching its robotaxi service. Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently said that he was “embarrassed” by how expensive the automaker’s electric cars are at the moment. With inflation, the rising cost of battery materials, and strong demand, Tesla’s prices went up significantly across its entire EV lineup over…
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Tesla has access to all the batteries it needs for the first time

Tesla has access to all the battery cells it needs for the first time, according to Martin Viecha, the vice president of investor relations at Tesla. If you have been following Tesla for a long time, there’s a term you should be extremely familiar with by now: production constrained. For years now, Tesla has been trying to dispel rumors that it has any problem with demand and always replies that…
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