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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.
Tesla Will Let You Transfer Your FSD License to a New Car, but There's a Catch
Tesla Will Let You Transfer Your FSD License to a New Car, but There's a Catch

20 Jul 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although financial data is analysts' food, Tesla owners have something else to discuss after Tesla's second-quarter earnings call. During the conference, Elon Musk announced that Tesla would allow a one-time transfer of full self-driving ...

 
The Good and the Bad of Tesla's Second-Quarter Earnings Call
The Good and the Bad of Tesla's Second-Quarter Earnings Call

20 Jul 2023, 08:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla released the financial data for the second quarter of the year, showing some impressive figures and beating Wall Street expectations in key areas. The price cuts have made a dent in Tesla's margins, although not as significant as some an...

 
Tesla Partners With Samsung To Produce 4-nm Hardware 5 Autopilot Chips
Tesla Partners With Samsung To Produce 4-nm Hardware 5 Autopilot Chips

19 Jul 2023, 17:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla only introduced the Hardware 4 Autopilot computer earlier this year, and software support is still in its infancy. Still, the EV market leader is already working on the next generation. A new report indicates that Tesla once again partnered w...

 
GM Vows To Speed Up EV Production After Disappointing Ultium Sales in 2023
GM Vows To Speed Up EV Production After Disappointing Ultium Sales in 2023

19 Jul 2023, 16:21 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / General Motors insisted that it can still produce 150,000 electric vehicles by the end of the year, despite disappointing production numbers in the first half of the year. GM President of North America Rory Harvey said GM would speed up EV producti...

 
As Tesla Update 2023.26.1 Installs on Customer Vehicles, Multi-Camera View Disappoints
As Tesla Update 2023.26.1 Installs on Customer Vehicles, Multi-Camera View Disappoints

19 Jul 2023, 12:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla update 2023.26.1 arrived on customer vehicles on Wednesday, bringing a trove of new features. While this is still a relatively small rollout, some people have already installed it and shared their feedback on social media. The much-hyped Mult...

 
Tesla Q2 2023 Earnings Call Livestream: What To Expect, From Products to Financial Data
Tesla Q2 2023 Earnings Call Livestream: What To Expect, From Products to Financial Data

19 Jul 2023, 09:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In just a few hours, Tesla will present its financial results and accept investors' questions about its future plans. Based on the information we have at the moment, expectations are high regarding new products, strategy, and financial results...

 
Forget Catalytic Converters, Thieves Are Now Targeting EVs To Steal Charging Cables
Forget Catalytic Converters, Thieves Are Now Targeting EVs To Steal Charging Cables

18 Jul 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Car thieves have become creative in search of new things to steal from our precious vehicles. EV owners are now targeted as thieves discover a new way of getting rich quickly by stealing charging cables. They are either sold as is or for scrap meta...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Exoskeleton Claims Could Be Caused by a Misunderstanding
Tesla Cybertruck Exoskeleton Claims Could Be Caused by a Misunderstanding

18 Jul 2023, 16:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck is the most controversial vehicle model ever produced, and its alleged exoskeleton is an aggravating factor. While Elon Musk insists that the Cybertruck features an exoskeleton structure, manufacturing specialists beg to disagree. ...

 
Elon Musk Hints at Tesla Cybertruck Being More Affordable Than the Ford F-150 Lightning
Elon Musk Hints at Tesla Cybertruck Being More Affordable Than the Ford F-150 Lightning

18 Jul 2023, 14:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck is on the last leg of its journey toward the first deliveries, but technical details and pricing are still shrouded in mystery. While speculations abound, Elon Musk hinted at it being cheaper than the Ford F-150 Lightning, despite ...

 
Tesla Gigafactory India Plans Gain Speed As Panasonic Considers a Local Battery Factory
Tesla Gigafactory India Plans Gain Speed As Panasonic Considers a Local Battery Factory

18 Jul 2023, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is rumored to announce a new EV gigafactory in India, and rumors gained more weight as Panasonic started talks for a local battery plant. Tesla will have to establish a supply chain before starting production at the upcoming Giga India, and s...

 
Tesla Unveiles Supercharger V4 With Integrated Credit Card Reader and LCD Screen
Tesla Unveiles Supercharger V4 With Integrated Credit Card Reader and LCD Screen

17 Jul 2023, 18:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is deploying the V4 Superchargers in Europe, although only two stations have been fitted with the new hardware. Based on a Supercharger V4 stall on display at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in England, Tesla will soon integrate a credit card ...

 
FSD and the Cybertruck Hottest Topics To Be Discussed at Tesla's Q2 Earnings Call
FSD and the Cybertruck Hottest Topics To Be Discussed at Tesla's Q2 Earnings Call

17 Jul 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Days away from Tesla's Q2 2023 earnings call, investors have already voted on the most pressing questions they expect Elon Musk and its team to answer. The hottest topics are Full Self Driving, Cybertruck, and the 4680 battery cell progress. T...

 
Legacy EV Sales Stall As Tesla Now the Only Carmaker Successfully Selling Electric Cars
Legacy EV Sales Stall As Tesla Now the Only Carmaker Successfully Selling Electric Cars

17 Jul 2023, 14:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although legacy carmakers vowed to replace Tesla as the market leader, the latest data show they are not progressing. Experian registration numbers for the January-May period show that Tesla is still selling 6 out of 10 EVs in the US and is respons...

 
Tesla Cybertruck To Start Sales With 350 Miles of Range, No RHD Variant Planned
Tesla Cybertruck To Start Sales With 350 Miles of Range, No RHD Variant Planned

17 Jul 2023, 12:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / New information shows that the promised 500-mile Cybertruck will not be immediately available, and sales will likely start with a 350-mile variant. A closer look at the Cybertruck megacastings also points to the Cybertruck being designed as an LHD ...

 
Cadillac Optiq Pictures Revealed in Regulatory Filing in China, Looks Like a Mini-Lyriq
Cadillac Optiq Pictures Revealed in Regulatory Filing in China, Looks Like a Mini-Lyriq

17 Jul 2023, 10:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Cadillac is preparing a smaller electric vehicle with Ultium genes in its IQ lineup. Based on the pictures filed with Chinese regulators, the Cadillac Optiq looks like a smaller Lyriq. This should be the luxury sibling of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, ...

 
All About Electric Car Charging Standards: Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3, NACS vs CCS
All About Electric Car Charging Standards: Level 1 vs Level 2 vs Level 3, NACS vs CCS

15 Jul 2023, 17:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / EV owners don't necessarily need to understand the inner workings of a charger to charge their cars. Still, given the many types of chargers available (each with its own plug type, power level, and even charging protocol), understanding the di...

 
Official: Tesla Confirms First Production Cybertruck Was Built at Giga Texas
Official: Tesla Confirms First Production Cybertruck Was Built at Giga Texas

15 Jul 2023, 08:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is pressing ahead with the Cybertruck production start, and pictures from inside Giga Texas show that things are moving fast. The EV maker has started the pilot line in Austin, with several bodies in white spotted inside the factory. Tesla al...

 
Rivian Will Support More Phone Keys, Improve Range Estimates With a New Software Update
Rivian Will Support More Phone Keys, Improve Range Estimates With a New Software Update

14 Jul 2023, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian software team tests a new feature-packed software update. If the release is greenlighted, owners will get the ability to customize the app launcher, add up to four phone keys, and benefit from many improvements under the hood. Rivian is o...

 
Tesla Weighs Making $24,000 Electric Car in New India Gigafactory
Tesla Weighs Making $24,000 Electric Car in New India Gigafactory

14 Jul 2023, 12:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although India appeared to have lost Tesla investment, recent developments show that Elon Musk's company is about to start constructing a local gigafactory. The new facility will produce the new affordable EV that will first launch from Giga M...

 
Tesla Cybertruck's Bi-Directional Charging Confirmed in the Most Unusual Way
Tesla Cybertruck's Bi-Directional Charging Confirmed in the Most Unusual Way

14 Jul 2023, 11:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Much has been written about Tesla's bi-directional charging capabilities (or lack thereof). It looks like Tesla will introduce this feature on the Cybertruck. The EV maker confirmed this most unusually in a coloring book at Tesla Service Cente...

 

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