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Cristian Agatie

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As a child, he grew up among tractors and heavy machinery and was covered in grease from tip to toe most of the time. It was a tractor that he drove for the first time and when asked what he’d become, he candidly replied: “tractor operator”. Later on, he drove all kinds of vehicles, from heavy trucks to off-roaders, all outside of public roads until he got his driving license.

He did not become a tractor operator, as you can tell already. Instead, he got interested in journalism and pursued a career finding stories for local newspapers and radio stations. But the first love is never forgotten, so when presented with the chance, he seized it and became a motor journalist in 1995.

Having found the perfect job to mix his passion for cars and journalism, he couldn’t help exploring other areas, like science, computers, and mobile devices. He took stints working for a computer magazine for a couple of years, and it was then that he had his first contact with new media. But cars always remained his passion, so he returned to motor journalism when Auto Bild started its local branch. Later, he became an internet junkie, and moving online felt only natural.

In the meantime, he also became obsessed with technology, electric vehicles, batteries, and whatnot, so he writes a lot about those. He found autoevolution a fertile ground for exploration and so he discovered his passion for RVs and campers, but also solar panels and new energy solutions.
Semi Crash Covers I-80 in Smashed Tomatoes, Turning It Into a Red Sea of Ketchup
Semi Crash Covers I-80 in Smashed Tomatoes, Turning It Into a Red Sea of Ketchup

31 Aug 2022, 13:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The I-80 near Vacaville in California turned red after a semi-truck carrying tomatoes was involved in a crash. The slippery road surface slowed traffic to a crawl and prompted a complicated cleanup operation. The four-vehicle crash happened earl...

 
Insurer Removes Tesla's Battery and Uses Pyrotechnics to Prove EV Batteries Catch Fire
Insurer Removes Tesla's Battery and Uses Pyrotechnics to Prove EV Batteries Catch Fire

31 Aug 2022, 08:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Some people are willing to do whatever it takes to spread misinformation about electric vehicles. The insurance company AXA is in hot water in Germany after staging a crash test with a Tesla Model S while trying to prove that EV batteries can catch...

 
24-Years-Owned Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Hides a Pleasant Surprise in the Engine Bay
24-Years-Owned Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Hides a Pleasant Surprise in the Engine Bay

30 Aug 2022, 18:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia was 24 years with the current owner, who tried his best to improve its characteristics. One notable change is hiding in the engine bay as one of the more intriguing engine swaps for a Vanagon. The Volkswag...

 
Fox News Shames Prince Harry for Idling in "Gas-Guzzling" Electric Audi SUV
Fox News Shames Prince Harry for Idling in "Gas-Guzzling" Electric Audi SUV

30 Aug 2022, 17:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Fox News made the news last week after airing a segment about Prince Harry’s supposed climate hypocrisy. According to the TV channel, the royal offspring was spotted at the airport waiting for about 30 minutes in a “gas-guzzling SUV.&rd...

 
Toyota Slowly Sinks, Showing Reliability Can Cut Both Ways
Toyota Slowly Sinks, Showing Reliability Can Cut Both Ways

30 Aug 2022, 16:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota was initially spared the microchip shortage problems thanks to clever stock management. Nevertheless, the Japanese carmaker is now facing severe production problems, which it blames on COVID outbreaks, weather, and production halts due to a ...

 
There Are Now 14 Electric Vehicles on the Market With More Than 300 Miles of Range
There Are Now 14 Electric Vehicles on the Market With More Than 300 Miles of Range

30 Aug 2022, 14:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One of the factors stifling EV adoption was considered to be the limited range of electric vehicles. While this might be true for some people, depending on their driving habits, the situation has improved tremendously in the past year. An electr...

 
The IRA Will Turn U.S. Li-Ion Battery Factories Into Giant Money Printing Machines
The IRA Will Turn U.S. Li-Ion Battery Factories Into Giant Money Printing Machines

30 Aug 2022, 10:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The discussions around the so-called Inflation Reduction Act have been centered so far on the EV tax credits. Besides that, the legislation brings huge incentives for parts and materials that go into batteries, solar, and wind energy products. EV b...

 
Ford Will Build a New Electric Pickup on a Dedicated Platform, Possibly Shared With Scout
Ford Will Build a New Electric Pickup on a Dedicated Platform, Possibly Shared With Scout

30 Aug 2022, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new Ford pickup model will launch in 2025 on a dedicated EV platform. Given Ford’s ties with Volkswagen, it is all but guaranteed that future Scout models will also use the new platform. Ford intends to expand its range of electric picku...

 
Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Is the Perfect Base for an Affordable Overland Camper Van
Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon Is the Perfect Base for an Affordable Overland Camper Van

29 Aug 2022, 18:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although its age would classify it as an oldtimer, this 1991 Mitsubishi Delica Star Wagon is still modern and in good shape. This recommends it as the perfect base for an overland camper van project. The Mitsubishi Delica is undoubtedly not deli...

 
GMC Hummer EV Has a Strange Problem With the Driver-Side Door Switches
GMC Hummer EV Has a Strange Problem With the Driver-Side Door Switches

29 Aug 2022, 17:17 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The GMC Hummer EV has a problem with the driver-side A-pillar leaking water, which could render the door switches inoperable. This is a strange problem for a very expensive electric truck filled with state-of-the-art technology. Selling a high-p...

 
Mercedes-Benz EQS Has an Incredibly Huge Cabin Filter, but We're Not Supposed To See It
Mercedes-Benz EQS Has an Incredibly Huge Cabin Filter, but We're Not Supposed To See It

29 Aug 2022, 15:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz bragged about the size of EQS’ advanced cabin air filtration system dubbed Energizing Air Control Plus. Nevertheless, seeing the cabin filter for the first time is one heck of a sighting, considering it’s the size of a TV....

 
Watch Marry Barra Skillfully Dodge Question About Challenging Tesla or Leading in EVs
Watch Marry Barra Skillfully Dodge Question About Challenging Tesla or Leading in EVs

29 Aug 2022, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mary Barra was recently interviewed by Fox Business anchor Liz Claman about EV production and tackling the supply chain. Asked whether she still stands by her pledge to “lead in EVs” by mid-decade, Barra dodged the question. Instead, sh...

 
A Simple Software Tweak Could Significantly Cut Charging Time for Modern EVs
A Simple Software Tweak Could Significantly Cut Charging Time for Modern EVs

29 Aug 2022, 11:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One issue that hinders electric vehicle adoption is the time needed to fill a battery. Right now is around half an hour for the fastest-charging EVs. Scientists think this time can be significantly reduced by tweaking the charging algorithms. Wh...

 
Lifted C5 Corvette Can Ford a River and Go Where No Vette Has Ever Dared To
Lifted C5 Corvette Can Ford a River and Go Where No Vette Has Ever Dared To

29 Aug 2022, 09:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The C5-generation Chevrolet Corvette has a rather dull design, so one owner decided to go to great lengths to make it stand out. This is how the lifted, off-road C5 Corvette entered this world, making rounds on the internet. Caleb Hodshire, the ...

 
Subaru-Powered Vanagon Is a Real Survivor, Looks Great in Westfalia Land
Subaru-Powered Vanagon Is a Real Survivor, Looks Great in Westfalia Land

28 Aug 2022, 04:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many camper van lovers liked the Volkswagen Vanagon, especially with Westfalia equipment. Nevertheless, the small engines failed to impress, and that’s why people swapped them for more powerful Subaru equivalents. Volkswagen Vanagon was a...

 
Starlink V2 Launching Next Year Will Power Tesla Cars To Eliminate Dead Zones
Starlink V2 Launching Next Year Will Power Tesla Cars To Eliminate Dead Zones

27 Aug 2022, 11:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla vehicles would be connected to Starlink V2 satellites starting next year. This should eliminate dead zones and provide always-on connectivity around the globe. Tesla cars are always connected to the internet, thank...

 
Weird 35-Years-Old Eldorado Starfire RV Offers Better Living Conditions Than Modern Houses
Weird 35-Years-Old Eldorado Starfire RV Offers Better Living Conditions Than Modern Houses

27 Aug 2022, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / There are many strange things about the Eldorado Starfire motorhome, starting with its name and peculiar shape. Still, one thing is sure: it has strong qualities as a motorhome, and the interior is better than many modern houses. The Eldorado Mo...

 
Salvaged 1959 Chevrolet Apache Panel Van Turns Into the Perfect Restomod
Salvaged 1959 Chevrolet Apache Panel Van Turns Into the Perfect Restomod

26 Aug 2022, 17:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The U.S. carmakers unleashed their creativity during the ’50s when some of the most remarkable models in car history were produced. The Chevrolet Task Force line of trucks might not compete with the Chevy Bel-Air or the Cadillac Eldorado, but...

 
Buckle Up for More Gas Price Hikes in the Coming Months, Bank of America Warns
Buckle Up for More Gas Price Hikes in the Coming Months, Bank of America Warns

26 Aug 2022, 16:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although gas prices have fallen below $3.90 a gallon in the past week, the problem is not behind us. Analysts warn that the price will soon find a floor before spiking later this year. The new price spike might be the worst yet. Fuel prices at t...

 
Electric Vehicles Prove Vulnerable to Grid Problems During Draft and Heat Waves
Electric Vehicles Prove Vulnerable to Grid Problems During Draft and Heat Waves

26 Aug 2022, 15:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric vehicles have been promoted as an alternative energy source during blackouts, thanks to their vehicle-to-load (V2L) capabilities. The truth is that an EV will probably be left with no charge during a prolonged outage, as recent evidence fr...

 

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