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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.
These Are the Safest Electric Vehicles That You Can Buy Now in the U.S.
These Are the Safest Electric Vehicles That You Can Buy Now in the U.S.

4 Mar 2022, 22:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded this year’s Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards to the safest vehicles sold in the U.S. We are glad to see that most of the fully-electric vehicles on sale on the American mark...

 
Ford Wants To Blow Toyota Out of the Water With This Mean-Looking Rally-Raid Ford Ranger
Ford Wants To Blow Toyota Out of the Water With This Mean-Looking Rally-Raid Ford Ranger

4 Mar 2022, 17:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford has a strong presence in motorsport, thanks to its Ford Performance division and the Ranger is a well-known presence in rally-raid competitions like the Dakar Rally. For the 2022 season, Ford Performance South Africa built an extreme version o...

 
Kia Treats Range Anxiety With Free On-the-Spot Charging, but There's a Catch
Kia Treats Range Anxiety With Free On-the-Spot Charging, but There's a Catch

4 Mar 2022, 16:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Range anxiety is one of the reasons people are reluctant to switch to an electric vehicle, despite advantages like low operating costs and reduced maintenance. It is true, having your car left battery-empty on the side of the road is frightening, d...

 
Elon Musk Gives China's Ambassador to the U.S. a Ride in Self-Driving Tesla Model S Plaid
Elon Musk Gives China's Ambassador to the U.S. a Ride in Self-Driving Tesla Model S Plaid

4 Mar 2022, 14:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla’s ties with the Chinese government were once again exposed as Elon Musk invited China’s ambassador to the U.S. to take a ride in a Tesla Model S Plaid. The diplomat shared photographs from the car on Twitter, appreciating the ride...

 
StoreDot Promises Batteries Capable of Adding 100 Miles in 2 Minutes of Charging by 2024
StoreDot Promises Batteries Capable of Adding 100 Miles in 2 Minutes of Charging by 2024

4 Mar 2022, 13:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Whereas many Li-Ion battery producers (and carmakers alike) concentrate their efforts on making the EV batteries more energy-dense, one Israeli startup pushes the boundaries of ultrafast charging, or Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) as they call it. The...

 
Galpin Shows the Mellow Side of the Popular Ford Bronco, It's Delicious
Galpin Shows the Mellow Side of the Popular Ford Bronco, It's Delicious

4 Mar 2022, 10:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford went all-retro when they launched the Bronco, starting with the name and continuing with the design inspired by the first-generation Bronco. Now it seems custom builders can’t get enough of retro re-takes on the Bronco, with Galpin Auto ...

 
People Fight for the Ownership of This 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Syncro Conversion
People Fight for the Ownership of This 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Syncro Conversion

4 Mar 2022, 09:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen T3 is one of the most sought-after classic cars, combining that vintage flair with modern performance and features. No wonder the prices go to insanely high levels, matching and sometimes even surpassing present-day minivans. In an onlin...

 
1971 Pontiac Ventura II Coupe Is a Beautiful Sleeper, Full of Surprises Too
1971 Pontiac Ventura II Coupe Is a Beautiful Sleeper, Full of Surprises Too

3 Mar 2022, 17:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Pontiac Ventura II was built between 1971 and 1977 as a sister model to the Chevrolet Nova. Unlike the first Pontiac Ventura, this one was more successful. We found a great-looking Ventura II for sale at the Mecum auction in Glendale, Arizona, ...

 
This Couple Turned a Chevy Astro Van Into the Perfect Stealth Camper for Weekend Getaways
This Couple Turned a Chevy Astro Van Into the Perfect Stealth Camper for Weekend Getaways

3 Mar 2022, 15:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stealth camping is a concept that has gained traction in the past years, the aim being to attract as little attention as possible when you go out and about in the wilderness. Of course, it’s impossible to achieve that in a huge motorhome. You...

 
You Can Charge a Kia EV6 at a Tesla Supercharger, but There's a Major Problem
You Can Charge a Kia EV6 at a Tesla Supercharger, but There's a Major Problem

3 Mar 2022, 14:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla’s most important asset is not its range of electric vehicles, but the underlying Supercharger network that powers them all. Even though other brands can now charge their EVs at Tesla superchargers, the experience is far from optimal. Fa...

 
Mercedes-Benz Aims To Get U.S. Hands-Free Driving Certification This Year
Mercedes-Benz Aims To Get U.S. Hands-Free Driving Certification This Year

3 Mar 2022, 13:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / According to Reuters, Mercedes-Benz is working with authorities in both United States and China to certify its Level 3 autonomous driving system. Known as Drive Pilot, this is operational on the S-Class and allows for hands-free driving in certain ...

 
Elon Musk Considers That 600+ Miles Electric Vehicles Are Nonsense, This Is Not the Goal
Elon Musk Considers That 600+ Miles Electric Vehicles Are Nonsense, This Is Not the Goal

3 Mar 2022, 11:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When it comes to electric vehicles, many people still suffer from range anxiety. In fact, this is the number one cause that prevents wider EV adoption. It’s understandable why car companies scrambled to develop batteries that allow for an inc...

 
Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Allows Adding 300 Miles in 18 Minutes of Charging
Solid-State Battery Breakthrough Allows Adding 300 Miles in 18 Minutes of Charging

3 Mar 2022, 09:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Solid-state batteries are believed to be the next best thing on the road to electrification. The technology promises to offer an increased range, improved charge times, and, above all, safety. The problem is that at this stage at least, solid-state...

 
1976 Ford F-350 Country Camper Is Like a Time Capsule, Being Sold With No Reserve
1976 Ford F-350 Country Camper Is Like a Time Capsule, Being Sold With No Reserve

2 Mar 2022, 17:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We’ve always had a weakness for classic cars and RVs, and when we see both combined into one great offering we cannot turn the head. This 1976 Ford F-350 converted by Country Camper is in tip-top condition and we figure it might sell for a re...

 
Everybody Wants To Know How Long Can Electric Vehicles Batteries Last
Everybody Wants To Know How Long Can Electric Vehicles Batteries Last

2 Mar 2022, 16:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, but this is not nearly enough for large-scale adoption. Many people still question whether Li-Ion batteries that power EVs are durable enough and what happens after they no longer can hold the char...

 
Tesla Goes Ahead With Final Cybertruck Tests Around the Fremont Factory Despite Setbacks
Tesla Goes Ahead With Final Cybertruck Tests Around the Fremont Factory Despite Setbacks

2 Mar 2022, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite setbacks, Tesla is going ahead with the Cybertruck final tests at its Fremont Gigafactory. Recent footage and pictures taken while the electric truck whizzed through the Gigafactory’s test track showed its sheer size and other interes...

 
Campervan Co. Delves Into Plug-In Camping With an Off-Grid Solution Based on Ford Transit
Campervan Co. Delves Into Plug-In Camping With an Off-Grid Solution Based on Ford Transit

2 Mar 2022, 13:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Owning an electric camper is not quite sensible at the moment, despite efforts from the likes of Winnebago. That’s because the usable range for an electric camper is too low to allow for a comfortable adventure outside the norml living areas....

 
General Motors Sells Its Stake in EV Startup Lordstown Motors, Perspectives Are Bleak
General Motors Sells Its Stake in EV Startup Lordstown Motors, Perspectives Are Bleak

2 Mar 2022, 10:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite a recent cash influx from Foxconn, the Ohio-based EV startup Lordstown Motors is struggling to remain afloat. We now learn that General Motors has sold the stake it had in Lordstown Motors. It’s a rough time for EV startups, and ma...

 
Ford F-150 Lightning Gains Bi-Directional Charging Option With Charge Station Pro
Ford F-150 Lightning Gains Bi-Directional Charging Option With Charge Station Pro

2 Mar 2022, 09:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford promised the F-150 Lightning is V2L capable and as such, it can power the entire house in case of a power outage. The only condition is to also have a V2L compatible home charger installed, a part that was not in Ford’s catalog at the ti...

 
Rare 1937 Talbot-Lago Valued at More Than $10 Million Is Heading to Amelia Island Auction
Rare 1937 Talbot-Lago Valued at More Than $10 Million Is Heading to Amelia Island Auction

1 Mar 2022, 17:11 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Talbot was a French car company that put its mark on automobile history, even though it was not as lucky as Bugatti to survive until today. But even so, Talbot left to posterity some of the most beautiful cars ever made, like this 1937 Talbot-Lago ...

 

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