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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.
Rivian R1S Now Available in the R1 Shop With Immediate Delivery, Leasing Is Also an Option
Rivian R1S Now Available in the R1 Shop With Immediate Delivery, Leasing Is Also an Option

18 Jan 2024, 12:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has finally matched production with the demand for its electric vehicles, with the R1S now reaching enough availability. This is indicated by the presence of the seven-seater SUV with immediate delivery in the R1 Shop. Rivian is also offerin...

 
Betavolt Promises an Atomic Energy Battery That Works for 50 Years Without Charging
Betavolt Promises an Atomic Energy Battery That Works for 50 Years Without Charging

17 Jan 2024, 18:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Scientists are having a hard time pushing the boundaries of Li-ion batteries or other energy storage methods. Still, once in a while, an obscure company announces an unlikely breakthrough. Betavolt, a Chinese company that didn't even exist a c...

 
Tesla Stops Model 3 Highland Deliveries in Australia Over Compliance Breach
Tesla Stops Model 3 Highland Deliveries in Australia Over Compliance Breach

17 Jan 2024, 15:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has been forced to halt deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in Australia after regulators found out it doesn't come with an accessible rear middle top-tether point for child seats. The rules breach was discovered a week ago, and Tesla sa...

 
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance Launch Is Imminent, It Has Plaid-Badged Bucket Seats
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance Launch Is Imminent, It Has Plaid-Badged Bucket Seats

17 Jan 2024, 14:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A picture showing the bucket seats of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Performance brings the sportiest Model 3 and its features back into focus. According to trustworthy sources, the trial production of the Model 3 Highland Performance is already underw...

 
Tesla Cybertruck's Frunk Doesn't Have Anti-Pinch Sensors, It Will Eat Your Fingers
Tesla Cybertruck's Frunk Doesn't Have Anti-Pinch Sensors, It Will Eat Your Fingers

17 Jan 2024, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Recent tests show that Tesla hasn't fitted an optical anti-pinch sensor on the Cybertruck's frunk and relies on a resistance sensor within the motor instead. While this works in certain situations, it does a lousy job of protecting your f...

 
John Deere Using Starlink High-Speed Internet To Connect Its Tractors in Remote Areas
John Deere Using Starlink High-Speed Internet To Connect Its Tractors in Remote Areas

16 Jan 2024, 18:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Starlink announced a new partnership with John Deere to connect tractors and combined harvesters across the US and Brazil to the internet. This would allow farmers to access precision agriculture technologies in remote areas without data coverage. ...

 
This Is Why the Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Have Room for a Spare Tire
This Is Why the Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Have Room for a Spare Tire

16 Jan 2024, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When Tesla published the Cybertruck's specifications, one thing attracted unwanted attention: the alien pickup truck didn't have space for a spare tire. If you want one, Tesla sells one with a strap to secure it in the bed, but in this ca...

 
Rumors About Tesla's Next-Gen 2170 Battery Cells Are Greatly Exaggerated
Rumors About Tesla's Next-Gen 2170 Battery Cells Are Greatly Exaggerated

16 Jan 2024, 11:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Panasonic plans to start production of an improved version of its 2170 cells for Tesla between 2024 and 2025. Still, this might not be the breakthrough Tesla fans hoped for, with only modest improvements over current cells coming from the Nevada pl...

 
Another One Bites the Dust: GM Rumored To Shut Down Ultra Cruise, Tesla FSD's Competitor
Another One Bites the Dust: GM Rumored To Shut Down Ultra Cruise, Tesla FSD's Competitor

16 Jan 2024, 10:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM had big ambitions of surpassing Tesla in EV production, autonomous driving tech, and possibly other areas, but, one by one, these are now being reconsidered. After the robotaxi startup Cruise hit a snag last October, it's time for GM's...

 
Tesla Is Hiring Engineers for Optimus Bot 'Mass Production', Thousands of Robots Planned
Tesla Is Hiring Engineers for Optimus Bot 'Mass Production', Thousands of Robots Planned

15 Jan 2024, 18:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The robot revolution is upon us, with Tesla planning to build thousands of Optimus humanoid robots. The EV/AI company is on a hiring spree, with several job positions opened in Palo Alto hinting at high-volume mass production plans. Tesla surpri...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Owner's Manual Reveals That Autosteer Doesn't Work in Trailer Mode
Tesla Cybertruck Owner's Manual Reveals That Autosteer Doesn't Work in Trailer Mode

15 Jan 2024, 15:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The owner's manual revealed Tesla Cybertruck's detailed specifications, and the pickup's turning radius again entered the spotlight. However, even more interesting information concerns the Autosteer system, which apparently can'...

 
Tesla Prepares To Replace Voice Commands in Its EVs With Grok Intelligent Assistant
Tesla Prepares To Replace Voice Commands in Its EVs With Grok Intelligent Assistant

15 Jan 2024, 14:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is replacing its voice command system in China with an intelligent assistant, allowing owners to have conversations with their EVs. The change is also poised to land in the US as soon as next month if a recent report proves true. Elon Musk...

 
Owner's Manual Reveals That the Tesla Cybertruck Can Be Jumpstarted With a 12-Volt Battery
Owner's Manual Reveals That the Tesla Cybertruck Can Be Jumpstarted With a 12-Volt Battery

15 Jan 2024, 11:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many wondered if you could jumpstart the Cybertruck in case the battery depletes completely, given its 48-volt system. The owner's manual offers the answer to this question and many others, proving a precious resource for Cybertruck owners and...

 
10 Changes That Make the Refreshed Tesla Model 3 a Vastly Improved Car
10 Changes That Make the Refreshed Tesla Model 3 a Vastly Improved Car

13 Jan 2024, 22:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Four months after its international debut, the refreshed Tesla Model 3 landed in North America this week. The new model may look like a modest refresh by industry standards, but it counts as a major overhaul for Tesla, considering the minor increme...

 
Hertz Dumps EV Fleet Because They Think Gas-Powered Cars Can Do Better
Hertz Dumps EV Fleet Because They Think Gas-Powered Cars Can Do Better

13 Jan 2024, 09:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Just as surprisingly as it started, Hertz's drive to go electric has ended. The car rental company announced that it's selling about a third of its EV fleet and reinvesting in gas-powered cars. Hertz cites weak demand for electric vehicle...

 
Tesla Tortures the Cybertruck To Prove That It Can Actually Do 'Truck Stuff'
Tesla Tortures the Cybertruck To Prove That It Can Actually Do 'Truck Stuff'

12 Jan 2024, 13:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although people buying a Cybertruck these days have no intention of putting it to hard work, Tesla's pickup truck could be a competent workhorse. At least that's what Tesla tries to prove in a couple of videos showing how tough the Cybert...

 
Upcoming Update Might Offer Relief to Rivian Owners Who Want Apple CarPlay Support
Upcoming Update Might Offer Relief to Rivian Owners Who Want Apple CarPlay Support

12 Jan 2024, 11:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / According to a spec sheet sent to a fleet customer, Rivian is planning to significantly upgrade the infotainment system in its vehicles. This includes support for video streaming, gaming, and even an internet browser, matching the features Tesla of...

 
Tesla Model 3 Highland Might Be Facing Its First Recall Down Under Over a Design Change
Tesla Model 3 Highland Might Be Facing Its First Recall Down Under Over a Design Change

11 Jan 2024, 19:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In December, Tesla debuted Model 3 Highland deliveries in Australia, and it could also face its first-ever recall there. Federal regulators have started an investigation after Tesla removed the top-tether anchor for the rear middle seat in the refr...

 
It's About Time: Tesla Has Assigned Cybertruck VINs to Non-Employee Customers
It's About Time: Tesla Has Assigned Cybertruck VINs to Non-Employee Customers

11 Jan 2024, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla officially started the Cybertruck deliveries in November 2023, but that doesn't mean that anyone could get one. The first units have been assigned to influencers and celebrities, followed by company employees. Later, Tesla opened the ord...

 
Hertz Sells Its Tesla Fleet at Rock-Bottom Prices, but Is It a Good Deal?
Hertz Sells Its Tesla Fleet at Rock-Bottom Prices, but Is It a Good Deal?

11 Jan 2024, 11:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hertz has listed many of its earlier Model 3 and Model Y for sale, with prices starting as low as $17,700 for a 2021 Model 3 SR+ with 70,000 miles. While these look like great deals, it's worth considering all the implications before pulling t...

 

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