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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.
Lordstown Motors, Once Touted as a Tesla Killer, Files for Bankruptcy
Lordstown Motors, Once Touted as a Tesla Killer, Files for Bankruptcy

27 Jun 2023, 10:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lordstown Motors, the maker of the Endurance electric pickup truck, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The company is looking for a potential new owner to save it after it failed to solve a dispute with Foxconn over a promised investment. ...

 
Elon Musk Announces the End of the FSD Beta Program With Next Major Software Iteration
Elon Musk Announces the End of the FSD Beta Program With Next Major Software Iteration

27 Jun 2023, 08:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Full Self-Driving software is getting closer to the production phase, with the V11 being the last in the Beta stage. Elon Musk tweeted that the next major release would not be Beta anymore, although he didn't offer a timeline. Either way...

 
New Tesla Model 3 Starts Small-Batch Production at Giga Shanghai, Official Launch in July
New Tesla Model 3 Starts Small-Batch Production at Giga Shanghai, Official Launch in July

26 Jun 2023, 16:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The refreshed Tesla Model 3 is a very popular topic, surpassing even the Cybertruck. According to new reports from China, the trial production has already started at Giga Shanghai, with an official reveal planned for next month. Mass production sho...

 
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Starts Fleet Sales With $79,800 4WT Variant Leading the Charge
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Starts Fleet Sales With $79,800 4WT Variant Leading the Charge

26 Jun 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet is lining up a killer electric vehicle range, although none of the current models can be purchased or are produced in significant numbers. The Silverado EV promised to electrify the truck segment with a starting price of $40,000. Instead,...

 
Production-Ready Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Power Tailgate, Rear-Wheel Steering, and More
Production-Ready Tesla Cybertruck Shows Off Power Tailgate, Rear-Wheel Steering, and More

26 Jun 2023, 14:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's chief designer Franz von Holzhausen stole the show at the Electrified Cars & Coffee meet at the Petersen Automotive Museum after arriving in a Tesla Cybertruck. Videos and pictures were shared on social media, some depicting previo...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Production Line at Giga Texas Is Busy, Testing Continues in New Zealand
Tesla Cybertruck Production Line at Giga Texas Is Busy, Testing Continues in New Zealand

26 Jun 2023, 10:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is preparing for production at Giga Texas, with recent drone footage showing that the production line is already busy. The video shows four Kuka robots on the production line assembling the Cybertruck, presumably during pre-production trials....

 
2024 Toyota C-HR Unveiled With Electrified Engines and Geofenced Electric Operation
2024 Toyota C-HR Unveiled With Electrified Engines and Geofenced Electric Operation

26 Jun 2023, 08:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota C-HR was the carmaker's first subcompact crossover launched in Europe after it pioneered the compact SUV segment with the RAV4. The second generation builds on the success of the C-HR with three hybrid and plug-in hybrid propulsion syst...

 
Tesla Model S Goes 1,000+ Miles Without Recharging, but There's a Caveat
Tesla Model S Goes 1,000+ Miles Without Recharging, but There's a Caveat

25 Jun 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most people who don't want an electric vehicle say that limited range is why they want to stick to a gas car. YouTuber Matt Mikka listened and designed a diesel generator to recharge his Tesla Model S while driving, pushing the range beyond th...

 
The Definitive List of Tesla Model 3 Alternatives
The Definitive List of Tesla Model 3 Alternatives

24 Jun 2023, 20:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Model 3 is great for first-time EV owners, although I must admit that not everyone is a Tesla fan. If you appreciate the advantages of owning an electric vehicle but don't want a Tesla Model 3, here are the best alternatives, depending o...

 
Tesla To Acquire Wireless Charging Startup Wiferion, Inductive Charging Rumored Again
Tesla To Acquire Wireless Charging Startup Wiferion, Inductive Charging Rumored Again

23 Jun 2023, 17:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Inductive charging has made significant progress in recent years, and many consider it ripe for charging electric vehicles. Tesla is looking to acquire German wireless charging pioneer Wiferion, fueling the rumors that the EV maker is preparing an ...

 
Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Significant Breakthrough
Solid-State Batteries One Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Significant Breakthrough

23 Jun 2023, 15:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Solid-state batteries promise unprecedented energy density and safety but have serious drawbacks that must be overcome. Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University announced a significant breakthrough discovery that can speed up the adoption of sol...

 
Tesla Patents Remote-Controlled Power Tailgate for Cybertruck
Tesla Patents Remote-Controlled Power Tailgate for Cybertruck

23 Jun 2023, 13:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla applied to patent a power tailgate for the Cybertruck, with advantages in complexity, weight, and reliability over similar features in competing pickup trucks. The Cybertruck owners might be able to open and close the tailgate remotely using ...

 
Rivian Removes Driver Monitoring Camera From Its Vehicles for a Bizarre Reason
Rivian Removes Driver Monitoring Camera From Its Vehicles for a Bizarre Reason

23 Jun 2023, 09:35 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Hidden inside the release notes of the recent 2023.22.00 update, there was a surprising mention of the driver monitoring camera being deactivated. Rivian explained the decision and said it would build future vehicles without this safety feature, at...

 
Tesla Model 3 'Project Highland' Rumored To Feature Steer-by-Wire, HW4 With More Cameras
Tesla Model 3 'Project Highland' Rumored To Feature Steer-by-Wire, HW4 With More Cameras

23 Jun 2023, 08:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla insiders claim the refreshed Tesla Model 3 will be a significant overhaul with some groundbreaking features. Among them are a new steer-by-wire system, matrix LED headlights, and HW4 with more cameras, making the Project Highland the most des...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Production Gains Speed As Electric Pickup Is Now Spotted Everywhere
Tesla Cybertruck Production Gains Speed As Electric Pickup Is Now Spotted Everywhere

22 Jun 2023, 17:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is already underway with Cybertruck trial production, as more electric pickups were spotted in the wild. In a recent scoop, two Cybertruck that appear to be production-ready were hauled on a trailer to an unknown location. In another find, tw...

 
2024 Audi Model Range Getting Standard Remote Engine Start and Other Connected Features
2024 Audi Model Range Getting Standard Remote Engine Start and Other Connected Features

22 Jun 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Audi of America announced the updates and pricing for the 2024 models, which are now offered with updated standard equipment and features. Most 2024 models now come standard with adaptive cruise control, remote engine start, and the new Audi App St...

 
Tesla Owners Report That Smart Summon Works Much Better in the Latest FSD Beta Builds
Tesla Owners Report That Smart Summon Works Much Better in the Latest FSD Beta Builds

22 Jun 2023, 14:49 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla owners reported that Smart Summon appears to work better with the latest software updates. The software is more human-like with the latest FSD Beta iteration, showing greater confidence and quicker maneuvering. Summon was supposed to be a ...

 
Tesla 'Dojo' Supercomputer Is Online, Will Be Ready To Train Neural Networks in July
Tesla 'Dojo' Supercomputer Is Online, Will Be Ready To Train Neural Networks in July

22 Jun 2023, 12:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla AI team showed off some cool visualizations on its newly-created Twitter account, which got everybody, including Elon Musk, all pumped up. Tesla CEO explained that the Dojo supercomputer is already online and will start production training ne...

 
Ford Touts F-Series Super Duty Technical Superiority With Fighter Jet-Inspired HUD
Ford Touts F-Series Super Duty Technical Superiority With Fighter Jet-Inspired HUD

22 Jun 2023, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Ford launched the 2023 F-Series Super Duty trucks last year, and the reception from customers has been overwhelming. Ford explains how the technical features of the new trucks, including the head-up display inspired by aviation, help Ford customers...

 
Jim Farley Mocks Tesla Cybertruck, Calls It a Truck for Silicon Valley People
Jim Farley Mocks Tesla Cybertruck, Calls It a Truck for Silicon Valley People

21 Jun 2023, 17:15 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After taking a bow before Elon Musk and negotiating NACS adoption, Ford CEO Jim Farley wanted to show "who's the boss" by calling the Cybertruck "a truck for Silicon Valley people." Farley also minimized the Supercharger de...

 

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