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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.
Undisguised Tesla Model 3 Highland Spotted in California Still Comes From China
Undisguised Tesla Model 3 Highland Spotted in California Still Comes From China

12 Oct 2023, 10:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla unveiled the refreshed Model 3 in China on September 1, and the sales started in Europe, China, and other markets, but there's no sign of a US launch happening soon. Several undisguised prototypes have been spotted testing in California,...

 
Tesla Has Enough 4680 Cell Production To Build 25,000 Cybertrucks per Year
Tesla Has Enough 4680 Cell Production To Build 25,000 Cybertrucks per Year

12 Oct 2023, 08:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced a significant milestone for the 4680 cell production at Giga Texas as it built the 20 millionth battery cell at the factory. Rough calculations indicate that Tesla reached a 5-GWh yearly production capacity, which should be enough t...

 
Tesla Kicks Off Model 3 Highland Advertising Campaign by Explaining the Lighting Tech
Tesla Kicks Off Model 3 Highland Advertising Campaign by Explaining the Lighting Tech

11 Oct 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A new ad shared by Tesla on Chinese social media explains the new lighting technology offered on the revamped Model 3 that launched last month. The campaign provides interesting details about the new headlights, one of the most talked about feature...

 
Tesla Supercharger V4 Stalls Installed in the US Have Magic Docks and Credit Card Readers
Tesla Supercharger V4 Stalls Installed in the US Have Magic Docks and Credit Card Readers

11 Oct 2023, 13:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started installing the first V4 Superchargers in the US, and they look pretty much the same as those installed in Europe, including the credit card reader and payment screen. The only difference so far is that the US V4 terminals are fitted w...

 
Cybertruck Wraps Confirmed After Tesla Officially Enters Detailing Business
Cybertruck Wraps Confirmed After Tesla Officially Enters Detailing Business

11 Oct 2023, 09:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla now offers a color wrap service through its shop, with seven exclusive colors available for $7,500 or $8,000, depending on the color. Many people expected the official wraps to be launched with the Cybertruck, but it looks like Tesla wanted t...

 
October Prime Day 2023: Best Deals for Dedicated Tesla Accessories
October Prime Day 2023: Best Deals for Dedicated Tesla Accessories

10 Oct 2023, 18:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Amazon started the Prime Big Deal Days, better known as the October Prime Day, and I selected several accessories dedicated to Tesla electric vehicles. They are grouped into four categories based on the most popular products Tesla owners buy for th...

 
October Prime Day 2023: Best Deals for Electric Vehicle Owners
October Prime Day 2023: Best Deals for Electric Vehicle Owners

10 Oct 2023, 11:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Prime Big Deal Days 2023 is the perfect opportunity to add those sought-after items to your garage and electric vehicle. We've browsed through some of the most popular items and categories to find the sweetest Prime deals for you. Amazo...

 
Tesla Abandoned a Broken-Down Cybertruck in the Middle of I-580 in Richmond
Tesla Abandoned a Broken-Down Cybertruck in the Middle of I-580 in Richmond

9 Oct 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As the Tesla Cybertruck is nearing its official launch, everyone expects it to be the best pickup truck on the market. These hopes were dealt a massive blow as one release-candidate Cybertruck was spotted with the hazard lights on in the middle of ...

 
Tesla Releases Video Showing the Cybertruck Learning How To 'Kick Butt in Baja'
Tesla Releases Video Showing the Cybertruck Learning How To 'Kick Butt in Baja'

9 Oct 2023, 13:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is doing the last preparations for the Cybertruck launch, but it's not yet done refining the truck's suspension. A new video streamed live on X shows the electric pickup off-roading in Baja during a testing session. This is apparent...

 
Low VIN Tesla Cybertruck Sold for $400K at Auction, Is No Match for the GMC Hummer EV
Low VIN Tesla Cybertruck Sold for $400K at Auction, Is No Match for the GMC Hummer EV

9 Oct 2023, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last week, the Petersen Automotive Museum announced that one of the first Tesla Cybertruck ever produced would be auctioned off during this year's Petersen Gala. The low-VIN Cybertruck sold for $400,000 at auction, which is no small feat. Stil...

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

7 Oct 2023, 16:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The world is rallying behind the EV offensive as more countries and regions vow to phase out combustion vehicles. Kia is now among the most appreciated brands at the forefront of this offensive, but it wasn't always like that. Here's how ...

 
First Look at the Refreshed Model Y in China Reveals Ambient Lighting, No HW4
First Look at the Refreshed Model Y in China Reveals Ambient Lighting, No HW4

6 Oct 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla quietly introduced a slightly rejuvenated Model Y in China, borrowing features and parts from the Model 3 Highland. One Tesla insider was able to analyze the refreshed crossover and discover the new features firsthand. Among them are a new re...

 
Tesla Builds Its First North American V4 Supercharger Station in Oregon
Tesla Builds Its First North American V4 Supercharger Station in Oregon

6 Oct 2023, 15:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has been busy opening V4 Supercharger stations across Europe in the past six months, with about a dozen already up and running. Although no V4 Supercharger station is available in North America, the first will open soon in Oregon. Constructio...

 
GM's Ultium EV Production Finally Picks Up Speed, but Who's Buying Them?
GM's Ultium EV Production Finally Picks Up Speed, but Who's Buying Them?

6 Oct 2023, 13:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM's Ultium electric vehicle sales finally picked up some steam in the third quarter, as the Detroit carmaker reported one of its best quarters in history. Electric vehicles were the crown's jewel, with Mary Barra gleefully reporting incr...

 
CarPlay Experience in Teslas Has Become So Good That Rivian Owners Drool Over It
CarPlay Experience in Teslas Has Become So Good That Rivian Owners Drool Over It

6 Oct 2023, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Android Project made a significant step forward with its Tesla CarPlay integration, as it now offers a plug-and-play device and vastly improved software. This makes CarPlay and Android Auto integration in Tesla EVs as good as the native exper...

 
Hyundai Is the Latest To Adopt Tesla's NACS Plug, but What About 800-Volt Charging?
Hyundai Is the Latest To Adopt Tesla's NACS Plug, but What About 800-Volt Charging?

5 Oct 2023, 16:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai is the latest carmaker to join the NACS fray but the first to use the 800-volt architecture that makes the switch. It's unclear how the Korean carmaker will solve this conundrum, considering that the experience of charging 800-volt EVs...

 
Rivian Overhauls User Interface, Adds New Features With Upcoming Halloween Software Update
Rivian Overhauls User Interface, Adds New Features With Upcoming Halloween Software Update

5 Oct 2023, 10:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / It's that time of the year when EV makers prepare Halloween-themed updates, and Rivian doesn't disappoint. Aside from the Halloween Theme, the EV startup reimagined the Drive Modes app with tons of features aimed at improving the user exp...

 
Cybertruck Details and Driving Impressions Emerge As Tesla Sets Delivery Event Date
Cybertruck Details and Driving Impressions Emerge As Tesla Sets Delivery Event Date

5 Oct 2023, 08:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla insider who claims he test-drove the Cybertruck on Tuesday shared exciting details in a Spaces call on X. Aside from unknown technical information and driving impressions, he also revealed that a date for the Cybertruck launch event has alr...

 
Ford Teases Next-Generation Electric Pickup Truck Dubbed Project T3, aka Millennium Falcon
Ford Teases Next-Generation Electric Pickup Truck Dubbed Project T3, aka Millennium Falcon

4 Oct 2023, 15:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford reminded us it works on the next-generation electric pickup truck with a video shared by its @blueovalcity X account. The video briefly shows a blurred truck silhouette, which Ford calls "Project T3." This might be the first teaser i...

 
Car Thieves Who Target Tesla EVs Use an Ingenious Method To Get Away With the Stolen Cars
Car Thieves Who Target Tesla EVs Use an Ingenious Method To Get Away With the Stolen Cars

4 Oct 2023, 11:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla EVs are among the least likely cars to be stolen, thanks to many safety features offered as standard. Even if stealing a Tesla is complicated, this doesn't mean it's impossible or not worth it. Police took down a Tesla theft ring in...

 

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