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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.
Lucid Set To Add Amazon Music, Apple Music, and More to Its Infotainment Systems
Lucid Set To Add Amazon Music, Apple Music, and More to Its Infotainment Systems

6 Nov 2023, 17:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid Motors is not in its best shape these days, but that doesn't mean the EV startup is not working to improve its customers' experience. Based on a recent job posting, Lucid seeks a product manager for media partner apps. Their immedia...

 
Weeks Before Delivery Event, the Tesla Cybertruck's Build Quality Still Disappoints
Weeks Before Delivery Event, the Tesla Cybertruck's Build Quality Still Disappoints

6 Nov 2023, 15:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla will deliver the first Cybertrucks units to customers on November 30, as it previously announced. Yet, three weeks before the major event, the Cybertruck pre-production pickups spotted in the wild still suffer from build quality issues. This ...

 
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update
Rivian Massively Improves Proximity Lock and Unlock Features in Upcoming Software Update

6 Nov 2023, 11:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Phone as a Key (PaaK) has been one of the most criticized features of Rivian EVs. The EV startup decided to bring massive improvements to the proximity lock and unlock functions with the upcoming software update 2023.42. Rivian also validated all m...

 
Why Tesla Is Unlike Any Other Carmaker in the World
Why Tesla Is Unlike Any Other Carmaker in the World

5 Nov 2023, 00:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla singlehandedly jumpstarted the EV revolution, but despite this achievement, people still expect legacy carmakers to take over and wipe it out of the market. Evidence suggests this is no longer possible simply because Tesla has become like eve...

 
The EV Battery: Everything You Need To Know and What's Coming Next
The EV Battery: Everything You Need To Know and What's Coming Next

29 Oct 2023, 02:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although electric cars are almost as old as the automobile itself, they didn't become a worthy alternative to ICE vehicles until Li-ion batteries changed everything. These energy storage devices help power everything around us, from watches to...

 
Why Are Tesla Model 3 Highland Prototypes in the US Still Camouflaged?
Why Are Tesla Model 3 Highland Prototypes in the US Still Camouflaged?

27 Oct 2023, 18:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla officially unveiled the refreshed Model 3 on September 1 in China, and the deliveries have already started in all markets supplied by Giga Shanghai. Despite that, Tesla still hasn't removed the camouflage on some of its cars testing in t...

 
Tesla Superchargers Are So Darn Good That Even Oil Companies Buy Them
Tesla Superchargers Are So Darn Good That Even Oil Companies Buy Them

27 Oct 2023, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla signed a deal to sell its Supercharger V4 chargers to oil giant BP in a first-of-its-kind deal. BP will buy $100 million worth of super-fast chargers from Tesla, with plans to invest $1 billion in expanding the BP Pulse charging network in th...

 
Complimentary Charging for Rivian's Adventure Network Ends, Paid Options To Come in 2024
Complimentary Charging for Rivian's Adventure Network Ends, Paid Options To Come in 2024

26 Oct 2023, 18:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Rivian prepares to open up its charging network to other electric vehicles, the end of free DC fast charging is in sight. As announced earlier this year, charging at Rivian Adventure Network chargers will incur costs, and the chargers have been ...

 
Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance Variant Will Have Bucket Seats
Tesla Model 3 Highland Performance Variant Will Have Bucket Seats

26 Oct 2023, 16:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After many years of keeping things unchanged, Tesla is finally starting to experiment with new features. After the Cybertruck was spotted with bucket seats, the refreshed Model 3 Performance is also rumored to come with sportier seats. Tesla has...

 
Honda Halts Plans To Develop Small EVs With GM As American Carmaker Delays Its EV Plans
Honda Halts Plans To Develop Small EVs With GM As American Carmaker Delays Its EV Plans

25 Oct 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Honda partnered with GM to advance its EV strategy in North America, with the Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue as the first fruits of this partnership. The two carmakers agreed in 2022 to develop a new EV architecture for small SUVs. After GM delayed i...

 
2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 Announced in the US With a Fresh Image and New Lighting Technology
2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 Announced in the US With a Fresh Image and New Lighting Technology

25 Oct 2023, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Audi announced the US-spec Q8/SQ8 refresh, which is set to arrive in showrooms in the first quarter of 2024. The revamped model tries to impress with its updated front design and advanced digital LED lighting technology featuring individualized fro...

 
Tesla Model 3 Highland Potential Customer Tests Car, Gives His Honest Impression
Tesla Model 3 Highland Potential Customer Tests Car, Gives His Honest Impression

25 Oct 2023, 14:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Tesla started deliveries of the refreshed Model 3 in Europe, the first customers got to see the new model, and some even test-drove it. A Model 3 owner who drove the car as a prospective buyer shared what he liked and hated about the revamped mo...

 
California DMV Might Have Nailed the Coffin for Cruise's Robotaxi Service
California DMV Might Have Nailed the Coffin for Cruise's Robotaxi Service

25 Oct 2023, 09:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / California DMV suspended the Cruise robotaxi service in San Francisco after it deemed the service "not safe for the public's operation." The GM-backed startup is accused of withholding a key part of a video following a horrific car c...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor's Rumored $98,990 Price Causes People To Cancel Reservations
Tesla Cybertruck Tri-Motor's Rumored $98,990 Price Causes People To Cancel Reservations

24 Oct 2023, 17:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has sent contradicting messages about the Cybertruck pricing, sometimes warning that it will be expensive and sometimes mocking other EV pickups for being overpriced. A recent message shared on a Facebook group claims that the tri-motor varia...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Charging at V4 Supercharger Reveals Intriguing Details
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Charging at V4 Supercharger Reveals Intriguing Details

24 Oct 2023, 10:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started installing the first high-speed Supercharger V4 stalls in the US and tested the setup using a Cybertruck. People who stalked the pickup at the Sparks, NV, Supercharger V4 station shared intriguing details about the V4 chargers. Tes...

 
Rivian Owners Chose Aftermarket Solutions After Cost-Cutting Measures Crippled the Horn
Rivian Owners Chose Aftermarket Solutions After Cost-Cutting Measures Crippled the Horn

24 Oct 2023, 09:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As Rivian increased production and more people got behind the wheel of an R1T or R1S, they noticed the anemic horn sound of newer models. Rivian forums are filled with complaints, and many are now installing aftermarket parts to make their vehicles...

 
Tesla Cybertruck More Prone to Breakdowns As Another Release Candidate Fails
Tesla Cybertruck More Prone to Breakdowns As Another Release Candidate Fails

23 Oct 2023, 19:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / With many Cybertruck prototypes now roaming the roads for final tests and refinements, it's also more likely to find some of them breaking down. In a recent sighting, a Tesla Cybertruck had to be towed away from the Supercharger station in Moj...

 
Tesla Quietly Hiked Prices of Replacement Battery Packs for Model S With BMS_u029 Error
Tesla Quietly Hiked Prices of Replacement Battery Packs for Model S With BMS_u029 Error

23 Oct 2023, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / EV batteries are supposed to endure for the lifetime of the car, but in some cases, they fail prematurely and need replacement. This has always been expensive, but technological advancements and economies of scale promised to make it more affordabl...

 
Tesla EVs Will Be Able To Automatically Call 911 in a Crash When Airbags Deploy
Tesla EVs Will Be Able To Automatically Call 911 in a Crash When Airbags Deploy

23 Oct 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Software version 2023.38 reveals that Tesla will soon introduce the ability to automatically call 911 in case of a severe crash. Other planned changes include Supercharger congestion fees and a Waze-like reporting feature to automatically alert oth...

 
Volkswagen Electric Cars: Current Models in 2023, Plus What's Coming Soon
Volkswagen Electric Cars: Current Models in 2023, Plus What's Coming Soon

22 Oct 2023, 01:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen started experimenting with electric vehicles in the 1970s when it installed an electric motor on the T2 Camper, making it the first Elektro-Bus. Today, the German brand has one of the most comprehensive EV lineups, and it's the most...

 

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