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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.
This Diesel-Powered Volkswagen Vanagon Comes With the Legendary Westfalia Interior
This Diesel-Powered Volkswagen Vanagon Comes With the Legendary Westfalia Interior

29 Apr 2022, 15:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The third-generation Volkswagen Type 2, sold under the Vanagon name in the U.S., was a very popular camper in its heydays and it still is today. When modified by Westfalia, the Vanagon proved a very comfortable camper van, which explains why it&rsq...

 
MIT Developed Paper-Thin Loudspeakers That Can Be Used as Noise-Canceling Wallpaper
MIT Developed Paper-Thin Loudspeakers That Can Be Used as Noise-Canceling Wallpaper

29 Apr 2022, 14:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Noise-canceling technology was used by Ford to reduce cabin noise. While this system uses the SUV’s speakers, the researchers at MIT found a far better solution. The paper-thin speakers they developed can be applied to any surface and can tur...

 
The Volumetric Energy Density of Li-Ion Batteries Took a Huge Leap
The Volumetric Energy Density of Li-Ion Batteries Took a Huge Leap

29 Apr 2022, 11:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even though it might not be obvious, the Li-Ion batteries improved tremendously in the past 12 years, both in terms of volumetric density and durability. According to the Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, the Li-Ion batterie...

 
BYD Seal Interior Revealed Ahead of May Sales Start, Has Tesla Model 3 in the Crosshairs
BYD Seal Interior Revealed Ahead of May Sales Start, Has Tesla Model 3 in the Crosshairs

29 Apr 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / BYD has revealed the interior images of its upcoming Seal sedan, showing a departure from its current models in terms of interior design. The BYD Seal also shows impressive features that put it on a collision course with the Tesla Model 3. The f...

 
Elon Musk Dumps Tesla Shares by the Millions to Finance His Twitter Whim
Elon Musk Dumps Tesla Shares by the Millions to Finance His Twitter Whim

29 Apr 2022, 08:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk surprised everyone when he declared he wanted to buy Twitter. Nevertheless, he is now entangled in a $44-billion deal and he needs to come up with $21.5 billion in cash to finance the takeover. Musk started selling Tesla shares, and a reg...

 
Tornado-Damaged C8 Corvettes Were Sold for Parts, You'll Find Them All Over eBay
Tornado-Damaged C8 Corvettes Were Sold for Parts, You'll Find Them All Over eBay

28 Apr 2022, 18:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last December, a tornado hit south-central Kentucky, and the Bowling Green assembly plant took a heavy hit. The roof caught fire, allowing the water to enter and damage the cars on the production line below. Although they looked perfectly fine, GM ...

 
Rivian R1T and R1S Will Get a New Sand Mode and Other Features in a Future Update
Rivian R1T and R1S Will Get a New Sand Mode and Other Features in a Future Update

28 Apr 2022, 16:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian received a lot of praise for the R1T not only because it was the first electric truck on the market, but because it is a genuinely good vehicle. Nevertheless, the startup led by RJ Scaringe made a lot of bad steps lately and it appears to co...

 
Background Music Can Affect Your Driving Style and Make You Take Unnecessary Risks
Background Music Can Affect Your Driving Style and Make You Take Unnecessary Risks

28 Apr 2022, 15:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We listen to music most of the time, and driving is no different. Scientists have discovered that the music we listen to influences our behavior, including behind the wheel. Sometimes, this can lead to dangerous situations, as the people at the Uni...

 
What to Do When You Find Cash Under the Windshield Wipers?
What to Do When You Find Cash Under the Windshield Wipers?

28 Apr 2022, 13:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Newton County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that it had received “numerous reports” from citizens who found dollar bills left on their vehicles. The cash is usually placed under the driver’s wiper while the car is parke...

 
Breakthrough Catalyst Material Will Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells Affordable for Everybody
Breakthrough Catalyst Material Will Make Hydrogen Fuel Cells Affordable for Everybody

28 Apr 2022, 10:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hydrogen fuel cells are used to convert hydrogen into electricity. To facilitate the reaction that produces the electricity, they use an expensive platinum catalyst. Scientists at Imperial College London have created a catalyst using only iron, car...

 
Titan XD 4400 Adrenalin Is a Military-Grade Camper Able to Sustain Life During Apocalypse
Titan XD 4400 Adrenalin Is a Military-Grade Camper Able to Sustain Life During Apocalypse

28 Apr 2022, 08:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / No matter what comes your way, you can be sure that this Titan XD 4400 4×4 Camper Conversion will gracefully prevail. Built on top of a military-grade truck, it can climb any terrain while also offering life support in off-grid adventures and...

 
2022 Detroit Auto Show Is Coming Back With a Bang, Changes Everything You Know
2022 Detroit Auto Show Is Coming Back With a Bang, Changes Everything You Know

27 Apr 2022, 16:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The car industry is coming back to life with glamourous auto shows like the ones in Chicago (January) and New York (April). The newest one to be revived is the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). According to organizers, the show will r...

 
Fuel Consumption Has Become the Number One Factor People Consider When Buying a New Car
Fuel Consumption Has Become the Number One Factor People Consider When Buying a New Car

27 Apr 2022, 15:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We used to choose our cars based on their design, features, and reliability mostly but the steep increase in fuel prices has changed all that. According to a new study conducted by CarGurus in the UK, the number one factor that people consider when...

 
1976 Chevrolet C30 Dually With Vega Camper Combo Is a Blast From the Past
1976 Chevrolet C30 Dually With Vega Camper Combo Is a Blast From the Past

27 Apr 2022, 13:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If you own a farm and need a tough one-ton truck on the cheap, auction platforms are your best bet. This 1976 Chevrolet C30 dually truck fits the profile and is as good as new. The best part: it comes with a mostly unused slide-in camper to satisfy...

 
This Is How Much Tesla Employees Working at Giga Berlin Earn per Year: "Could Be Better"
This Is How Much Tesla Employees Working at Giga Berlin Earn per Year: "Could Be Better"

27 Apr 2022, 11:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla fans cheered at the Giga Berlin opening ceremony, but for Tesla’s employees working at the new German plant in Gruendheide, there are fewer reasons to be cheerful. The most profitable car manufacturer in the world, run by the wealthiest...

 
Rivian R1T Gains 500-Amps Charging Capability With the Latest Software Update
Rivian R1T Gains 500-Amps Charging Capability With the Latest Software Update

27 Apr 2022, 09:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Over-the-air updates allow carmakers to continuously improve their vehicles with new features and optimizations. Recently, Rivian pushed the 2022.11.02 software update to the R1T fleet, increasing the maximum DC fast charging current from 450 A to ...

 
Watch a Vintage Ferrari Being Trampled by a Chevy Silverado at an Intersection
Watch a Vintage Ferrari Being Trampled by a Chevy Silverado at an Intersection

27 Apr 2022, 08:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A lot of people dream their entire life of driving a classic Ferrari. Some of the luckiest even get to see their dream come true. But to have it stupidly crashed just months after purchase you have to be Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s campaign m...

 
Watch a Ford F-150 Raptor Owner Breaking His Back With a Huge Jump
Watch a Ford F-150 Raptor Owner Breaking His Back With a Huge Jump

26 Apr 2022, 15:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Just because carmakers like to advertise their products by doing extreme stunts does not mean regular owners should try and replicate this. A Ford F-150 Raptor owner with off-roading expertise should’ve known better though. The video shared o...

 
The Best Ford Taurus Yet Will Sadly Not Be Available to the American Customers
The Best Ford Taurus Yet Will Sadly Not Be Available to the American Customers

26 Apr 2022, 14:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford has killed off the Taurus in the U.S. in 2019, but it is still going strong in the Middle East where the sedan is the best-selling nameplate for the past five years. It makes sense that Ford would want to continue this legacy, and so the eight...

 
This Custom 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Is a Testament to American Ingenuity
This Custom 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Camper Is a Testament to American Ingenuity

26 Apr 2022, 13:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The second generation of the Volkswagen Type 2 was especially appreciated by the camper community, and the official Westfalia custom builder obliged with a very practical cabin layout. Nevertheless, creative people manage to convert regular vans to...

 

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