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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 Unveiled the Cyberquad for Kids in China, and It Sold Out in Hours
Tesla Unveiled the Cyberquad for Kids in China, and It Sold Out in Hours

14 Jul 2023, 08:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla launched the Cyberquad for kids in the US in December 2021, but its fame was short-lived. Less than a year later, the toy ATV was withdrawn from the market for safety reasons. Now, Tesla launched the Cyberquad for kids in China, hoping for a ...

 
Tesla-Backed Battery-Research Team Working on Single-Crystal, Cobalt-Free Li-Ion Battery
Tesla-Backed Battery-Research Team Working on Single-Crystal, Cobalt-Free Li-Ion Battery

13 Jul 2023, 18:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Jeff Dahn's battery lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, known for its Tesla ties, is working on a new Li-ion battery chemistry. The new battery cell will use a single-crystal, cobalt-free cathode with Tungsten doping for increased ...

 
NIO ET5 and EL7 Get Five-Star Ratings in Euro NCAP's Tougher 2023 Safety Tests
NIO ET5 and EL7 Get Five-Star Ratings in Euro NCAP's Tougher 2023 Safety Tests

13 Jul 2023, 16:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chinese EV startup NIO was the first to test its models under Euro NCAP's tougher 2023 safety tests. The ET5 sedan and EL7 SUV were awarded a five-star rating, underlining the big ambitions of the Chinese brand. Euro NCAP introduced more st...

 
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Puts Tesla Model 3 Performance To Shame With 641 HP on Tap
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Puts Tesla Model 3 Performance To Shame With 641 HP on Tap

13 Jul 2023, 14:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hyundai has been working for a long time on its sportiest EV offering, the Ioniq 5 N. The electric racer was finally unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, England. The first electric N model ever relies on a 641-horsepower powe...

 
You Can Now Control Your Tesla's Wipers Using the Steering Wheel Buttons
You Can Now Control Your Tesla's Wipers Using the Steering Wheel Buttons

13 Jul 2023, 13:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla owners have been complaining about their cars' wipers for a long time. The Autowiper function is especially criticized, as it triggers false wipes when the windshield is dry and fails to wipe it when it's raining. The manual functio...

 
Rivian Will Replace Faulty AC Onboard Chargers for Those Who Aren't Able To Charge at Home
Rivian Will Replace Faulty AC Onboard Chargers for Those Who Aren't Able To Charge at Home

13 Jul 2023, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian R1T and R1S owners started complaining about not being able to charge their EVs at home or elsewhere using Level 1 and Level 2 chargers. Rivian clarified that the problem was caused by faulty onboard AC chargers and initiated a service campa...

 
Tesla Is Launching Phase 2 Expansion at Giga Berlin To Reach 1 Million EV Annual Capacity
Tesla Is Launching Phase 2 Expansion at Giga Berlin To Reach 1 Million EV Annual Capacity

12 Jul 2023, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is planning for the second development phase at Giga Berlin, aiming to double the annual capacity to 1 million vehicles. The company has initiated public consultations required during the approval procedure. Tesla has seen some rough times...

 
Tesla Price Cuts Tanked Both New and Used EV Prices, Other Industries Also Affected
Tesla Price Cuts Tanked Both New and Used EV Prices, Other Industries Also Affected

12 Jul 2023, 16:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When Tesla cut the prices in January, many critics quickly pointed out that this would affect Tesla more than the market. Still, later development showed that Tesla was right, and the ripples of that move caused both new and used EV prices to crash...

 
Tesla Warns Model 3 Buyers That IRA Tax Credits Will Decrease in 2024
Tesla Warns Model 3 Buyers That IRA Tax Credits Will Decrease in 2024

12 Jul 2023, 15:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla warns potential buyers that the IRA tax credit will likely decrease for the Model 3 after December 31. Although the reason is not mentioned, it's likely that the new battery material sourcing rules entering effect from January 1, 2024, w...

 
Audi Weighs Buying an EV Platform From a Chinese Company To Speed Up Development
Audi Weighs Buying an EV Platform From a Chinese Company To Speed Up Development

12 Jul 2023, 11:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Audi is reportedly looking to buy a turnkey EV platform from a Chinese company in a bid to overcome the lack of progress with Volkswagen Group's EV program. If proven true, the information will mark a new low for the German company, whose EV p...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Body-in-White Spotted at Giga Texas Shows Off Massive Rear Megacasting
Tesla Cybertruck Body-in-White Spotted at Giga Texas Shows Off Massive Rear Megacasting

12 Jul 2023, 09:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A picture showing two Tesla Cybertruck body-in-white structures reveals the massive rear megacasting in production guise for the first time. This differs significantly from the rear structure revealed in previous leaks. When we first saw a Cyber...

 
First Look at Hardware 4 Autopilot Computer Inside the Tesla Model Y
First Look at Hardware 4 Autopilot Computer Inside the Tesla Model Y

11 Jul 2023, 17:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After tearing down the HW4 computer in a Tesla Model X when it launched in February, hacker Green has done the same with the HW4 computer installed in newer Tesla Model Y cars. Although they are essentially the same, there are marked differences wo...

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

11 Jul 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla EVs come packed with gadgets and practical things, so owners don't need to buy many extras. Still, Prime Day 2023 is an excellent opportunity to check out those accessories you want to buy, as the prices have never been so low. If you...

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

11 Jul 2023, 11:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This is it, folks, the day your Amazon Prime subscription finally pays off. July 11-12 sales bring us massive discounts in all categories, including for EV fans like you and me. Time to elevate your EV ownership to a new level with these accessorie...

 
Cadillac Dramatically Reduces Lyriq Prices by $8,300 in New Round of Discounts
Cadillac Dramatically Reduces Lyriq Prices by $8,300 in New Round of Discounts

10 Jul 2023, 17:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite a recent deal to prevent EV prices from falling even further, the price war Tesla started in China in January continues to make victims. Days after Volkswagen announced slashing the ID.3 prices, Cadillac announced a whopping $8,300 price cu...

 
Unsold EVs Are Piling Up on Dealer Lots, But There's a Reason
Unsold EVs Are Piling Up on Dealer Lots, But There's a Reason

10 Jul 2023, 15:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford's second-quarter sales results were presented last week as a triumph, with the tagline "Ford EV sales gain momentum." Ford's data shows that EV sales have shrunk in the quarter by 2.8 percent. In the meantime, industry insi...

 
Tesla Finalizes Gen-3 Affordable EV Design, Giga Mexico Groundbreaking Imminent
Tesla Finalizes Gen-3 Affordable EV Design, Giga Mexico Groundbreaking Imminent

10 Jul 2023, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Mexican authorities confirmed that all the permits for Tesla's gigafactory in Nuevo Leon have been issued, and a groundbreaking ceremony is imminent. The latest information from Tesla also shows that the design of the Gen-3 affordable EV t...

 
1,000-HP Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Prototype Shows Impressive Charging Curve
1,000-HP Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Prototype Shows Impressive Charging Curve

10 Jul 2023, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Porsche is working on a Tesla Model S Plaid-competitor in the guise of the Taycan Turbo GT. Based on the pictures snapped while charging, the 1,000-horsepower Taycan will also be a recharging champion, drawing more than 250 kW of power even at 64% ...

 
The Longest Range EVs as of 2023
The Longest Range EVs as of 2023

8 Jul 2023, 16:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Electric vehicles have improved tremendously in the past year, and almost all offer more than 300 miles of range. Here are the ten electric cars with the longest range available in 2023 on the US market. I've also added five EVs arriving soon ...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Break the Ice at SHPG Testing Facility in New Zealand
Tesla Cybertruck Prototypes Break the Ice at SHPG Testing Facility in New Zealand

7 Jul 2023, 21:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has opened the testing season at the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds facility in Cardrona, New Zealand. Two Cybertruck prototypes were caught driving on snow and ice, fine-tuning the traction control and all-wheel-steering system in low-g...

 

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