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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 Adds Multi-View Camera, Charge on Solar, and More in a Feature-Packed Update
Tesla Adds Multi-View Camera, Charge on Solar, and More in a Feature-Packed Update

3 Jul 2023, 11:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Over the weekend, software trackers detected a new version of Tesla's production software, number 2023.26. The update brings new features and optimizations, making it one of the most feature-packed updates since last December's holiday up...

 
Tesla Jumps 83% Year-Over-Year With Record 466K Cars Sold in Q2 of 2023
Tesla Jumps 83% Year-Over-Year With Record 466K Cars Sold in Q2 of 2023

3 Jul 2023, 08:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is the first car company to release its Q2 2023 production and delivery figures. The EV maker produced and delivered a record number of cars between April and June, with 480,000 and 466,000, respectively. The numbers are better than most anal...

 
The Definitive List of Tesla Model Y Alternatives
The Definitive List of Tesla Model Y Alternatives

1 Jul 2023, 19:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The latest electric vehicle in Tesla's lineup, the Model Y, launched in 2019 and became the brand's best-selling model in a very short time. Tesla Model Y has many qualities, but with newer electric vehicles launching in the market every ...

 
Tesla Model S and Model X Customers in the UK Literally Get the Stick
Tesla Model S and Model X Customers in the UK Literally Get the Stick

30 Jun 2023, 18:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla loves trolling its customers, as people who ordered a Tesla Model S or Model X in the UK found out. The left-hand-drive EVs now come with "The Reacher," a grabbing stick meant to help drivers collect parking tickets through the pass...

 
GMC Hummer EV Starts Its Military Career as a Concept Vehicle
GMC Hummer EV Starts Its Military Career as a Concept Vehicle

30 Jun 2023, 16:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / GM Defense unveiled a military electric vehicle concept based on the GMC Hummer EV. The Electric Military Concept Vehicle (eMCV), showcased during the Modern Day Marine 2023, is a candidate for the Army's future Electric Light Reconnaissance V...

 
Chinese EV Loses Battery Pack While Driving, Showing the Perils of Swappable Batteries
Chinese EV Loses Battery Pack While Driving, Showing the Perils of Swappable Batteries

30 Jun 2023, 15:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although swappable batteries have been promoted as a cheap and convenient way to extend an EV's range, they have drawbacks. A recent video from China shows a Geely Cao Cao 60 SUV that lost its battery pack while driving, a serious situation ca...

 
Electrify America Finally Announces NACS Support, Volkswagen Evaluating the Switch
Electrify America Finally Announces NACS Support, Volkswagen Evaluating the Switch

30 Jun 2023, 12:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / On Thursday, Electrify America announced adding the NACS connector to its chargers in North America. Volkswagen also confirmed it is evaluating the implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its customers in Canada and the US...

 
GM CEO Mary Barra Shares Details About Tesla NACS Deal
GM CEO Mary Barra Shares Details About Tesla NACS Deal

30 Jun 2023, 09:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla won the charging war with its rivals by convincing them to adopt the NACS standard. All the companies that entered an agreement with Tesla got similar conditions, and GM CEO Mary Barra revealed for the first time what those conditions were. ...

 
Tesla Explores Using StoreDot's XFC Extreme Fast Charging Technology in Its Batteries
Tesla Explores Using StoreDot's XFC Extreme Fast Charging Technology in Its Batteries

29 Jun 2023, 16:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is one of the pioneers of Li-ion battery technology, with close connections to the academic world. Still, it remains open to using other companies' technologies when they prove superior. A recent report claims Tesla is analyzing StoreDot...

 
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 RWD Will Feature CATL's M3P Battery Cells in a 66-kWh Pack
Refreshed Tesla Model 3 RWD Will Feature CATL's M3P Battery Cells in a 66-kWh Pack

29 Jun 2023, 15:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is preparing the refreshed Model 3, rumored to start deliveries in the coming months. A new report confirms previous information that the revamped Model 3 will feature an LMFP battery pack. The improved chemistry will raise the battery capaci...

 
Tesla Model Y Production Stops at Giga Texas for Production Line Upgrade
Tesla Model Y Production Stops at Giga Texas for Production Line Upgrade

29 Jun 2023, 12:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Less than two months after reaching the mass-production phase, Tesla is already preparing to upgrade the Model Y production line. The upgrades will allow Tesla to eliminate swing shifts while increasing the production pace. The Model Y production l...

 
Giga Mexico Opening Reportedly Delayed Until 2025
Giga Mexico Opening Reportedly Delayed Until 2025

29 Jun 2023, 08:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla wanted Giga Mexico to beat Giga Shanghai, which took a record nine months from groundbreaking to production start. A new report from China shows that the first vehicles would roll out in the first quarter of 2025 instead of the planned H2 20...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Features Sliding Sun Visors, No Handles in the Cockpit
Tesla Cybertruck Features Sliding Sun Visors, No Handles in the Cockpit

28 Jun 2023, 18:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / This weekend, Tesla Cybertruck made a memorable appearance at the Petersen Museum. Before the truck could be isolated from the curious crowd, people were already busy peeking inside and taking pictures. Some of them revealed exciting details, such ...

 
GM 'Ultium Home' V2H Kit Launches With Bi-Directional Charging Capabilities
GM 'Ultium Home' V2H Kit Launches With Bi-Directional Charging Capabilities

28 Jun 2023, 15:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and GM launching its Ultium Home shows that Tesla Powerwall was a brilliant idea. GM's announcement follows a similar move by Stellantis, as the energy market for EV charging is getting cro...

 
Spain Tesla Gigafactory Plans Scrapped After Internal Document Leaks
Spain Tesla Gigafactory Plans Scrapped After Internal Document Leaks

28 Jun 2023, 14:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla was "very angry" that information about its next gigafactory plans in Spain leaked to the media. As a result, the EV maker pulled out of the negotiations with the regional government of Valencia. This is a stark lesson for other gov...

 
Stellantis Launches Its Own EV Charging Network Free2move Charge, Could Announce NACS Soon
Stellantis Launches Its Own EV Charging Network Free2move Charge, Could Announce NACS Soon

28 Jun 2023, 11:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stellantis will start building its own EV charging network under the Free2move Charge brand and hinted that it would make an announcement regarding NACS support soon. The Free2move Charge will create a complete charging ecosystem for its customers....

 
Tesla Owners Report Bogus Range Estimates After 2023.20.4.1 Software Update
Tesla Owners Report Bogus Range Estimates After 2023.20.4.1 Software Update

28 Jun 2023, 09:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla pioneered over-the-air updates and is also widely recognized as having the best software in the auto industry. But that doesn't mean things can't go wrong, even in Tesla's yard. The 2023.20.4.1 software update introduced an ann...

 
Volvo Latest Carmaker To Join NACS Crowd, SAE Announces Standardized Tesla Connector
Volvo Latest Carmaker To Join NACS Crowd, SAE Announces Standardized Tesla Connector

27 Jun 2023, 16:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Everyone laughed when Tesla announced open-sourcing its charge plug as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). Nobody is laughing now as NACS became the de-facto charging standard in the US. The latest to join the crowd was Volvo Cars, making ...

 
Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2024 RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Performance Models
Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2024 RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Performance Models

27 Jun 2023, 15:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The most powerful versions of the Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 wearing the "performance" badge will cross the Atlantic this fall, with prices starting at $125,800. The 2024 models boast 30 horsepower more than before for a total of 621 horsep...

 
Volkswagen "Leaks" Scout EV Designs in Capital Markets Day Presentation Slide
Volkswagen "Leaks" Scout EV Designs in Capital Markets Day Presentation Slide

27 Jun 2023, 13:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / During Capital Markets Day, Volkswagen showed a presentation slide revealing how the upcoming Scout electric SUV and pickup might look. The design doesn't appear to have changed much since Chris Benjamin was appointed Scout Motors' chief ...

 

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