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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.
Rivian Service Employee Reveals Exciting Information About the Refreshed R1 EVs
Rivian Service Employee Reveals Exciting Information About the Refreshed R1 EVs

31 May 2024, 10:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is rumored to announce the revamped R1S and R1T models during the Electric Summer Kick-Off event on June 6. We've already discussed the new models' features, but a recent discussion with a Rivian employee offered more context. Alth...

 
Tesla Supercharger Team Disbanding Delays NACS Adoption for Other Carmakers
Tesla Supercharger Team Disbanding Delays NACS Adoption for Other Carmakers

31 May 2024, 08:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla fired its entire Supercharger team in April, surprising everyone. Now, the EV maker is unable to supply the NACS to CCS adapters that allow non-Tesla EVs to access Tesla Superchargers. Among those affected are GM and Polestar, which confirmed...

 
Genesis Rumored To Use Lucid's Electric Motors for Future Luxury Electric Convertible
Genesis Rumored To Use Lucid's Electric Motors for Future Luxury Electric Convertible

30 May 2024, 17:41 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Lucid Motors might be the supplier of electric motors for the upcoming production version of the Genesis X Convertible Concept. Rumors indicate that Hyundai Motor is in advanced talks with Lucid Motors, although neither company has confirmed or den...

 
Jeep Will Launch a $25,000 EV in the US Sooner Than You Think
Jeep Will Launch a $25,000 EV in the US Sooner Than You Think

30 May 2024, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stellantis is the last of the Detroit Three to bring an electric vehicle to the US market, although it didn't lack plans. In a CNBC interview, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares confirmed that a $25,000 all-electric Jeep will launch in the US "...

 
Rumors Indicate That Rivian Will Launch the Refreshed R1S and R1T on June 6
Rumors Indicate That Rivian Will Launch the Refreshed R1S and R1T on June 6

30 May 2024, 12:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is expected to announce the launch of the 2025 R1S and R1T models this summer. Sources at Rivian unofficially confirmed that this will happen sooner than expected, on June 6. The EV startup plans to make the announcement during the Electric ...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Ends Up in ER After Cutting His Wrist in the Truck's Side Panel
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Ends Up in ER After Cutting His Wrist in the Truck's Side Panel

28 May 2024, 16:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck has a unique design, and it's full to the brim with tech, but its stainless steel body panels can be dangerous if you're not paying attention. One Cybertruck owner discovered this during delivery after slicing his writs o...

 
You Can't Use Ferries in Greece if Your Electric Car Has More Than 40 Percent Battery
You Can't Use Ferries in Greece if Your Electric Car Has More Than 40 Percent Battery

28 May 2024, 11:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The world is leaning towards battery-powered vehicles, although Greece doesn't acknowledge that. A new regulation from the Greek Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy mandates that EVs and plug-ins can't board a ferry unless their high-v...

 
Tesla Firmware Hints at Software-Capped Model 3 and Model Y Variants
Tesla Firmware Hints at Software-Capped Model 3 and Model Y Variants

27 May 2024, 17:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is preparing to offer software-capped versions of the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y in certain markets, as revealed by a recent firmware decompiling. Tesla plans to limit the power of the Model 3 to 110 kW, while the Model Y will be software-capp...

 
New R1 Paint Color and Interior Options Pricing Leaks While Rivian Exhausts 2023 Inventory
New R1 Paint Color and Interior Options Pricing Leaks While Rivian Exhausts 2023 Inventory

27 May 2024, 15:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian is very close to launching the refresh variants of the R1S and R1T, as it started a sales campaign to clear inventory of older models. The incentives and discounts offered did their jobs, as 2023 models have disappeared from inventory. In th...

 
The Tesla Cybertruck Attracts a Lot of Attention and It's Not Always a Good Thing
The Tesla Cybertruck Attracts a Lot of Attention and It's Not Always a Good Thing

27 May 2024, 11:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Cybertruck is a polarizing vehicle, as many owners have discovered. While some were flattered by the attention they got, others were annoyed. This is especially true for those involved in road rage incidents for no reason other than driving a...

 
Tesla Forbids Cybertruck Owner To Resell His Truck After It Didn't Fit Inside Building
Tesla Forbids Cybertruck Owner To Resell His Truck After It Didn't Fit Inside Building

27 May 2024, 09:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Cybertruck owner discovered that the truck would not fit inside the building, so he tried to resell it. He went the official way to satisfy the no-resale clause in the sales contract, asking Tesla for permission. However, Tesla would not bu...

 
Tesla Impact Report: Everything That's Going On at Elon Musk's Company
Tesla Impact Report: Everything That's Going On at Elon Musk's Company

25 May 2024, 21:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite the many setbacks in 2024, Tesla continues to be a lighthouse of sustainability in the automotive industry. However, the slowing demand for electric vehicles and high inflation put immense pressure on its operation. Tesla is more than just ...

 
Tesla Is Self-Sabotaging Supercharger Reputation by Using Cheap Tricks To Report Uptime
Tesla Is Self-Sabotaging Supercharger Reputation by Using Cheap Tricks To Report Uptime

24 May 2024, 16:31 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Supercharger network is arguably Tesla's crown jewel and an important reason why people choose a Tesla electric vehicle. Earlier reliability reports indicated that the Supercharger network offers one of the best experiences in the industry...

 
Rivian Offering Big Discounts for the R1S and R1T As It Clears Inventories for 2025 Models
Rivian Offering Big Discounts for the R1S and R1T As It Clears Inventories for 2025 Models

24 May 2024, 07:54 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian continues to drop the prices of its vehicles in the inventory in preparation for the 2025 R1S and R1T launch. The latest round of incentives offers big discounts on the most important upgrades concerning drive configurations and battery pack...

 
Researchers Discover That Teslas Are Easy To Steal Despite Adopting New Keyless Tech
Researchers Discover That Teslas Are Easy To Steal Despite Adopting New Keyless Tech

23 May 2024, 18:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In the past few years, Tesla has fitted its electric vehicles with Ultra-Wideband chips that enhance phone key performance. However, researchers have found that Tesla EVs are still vulnerable to relay attacks despite the new technology. This allows...

 
Tesla Releases New Autopilot Safety Data After More Than a Year, What Took Them So Long?
Tesla Releases New Autopilot Safety Data After More Than a Year, What Took Them So Long?

23 May 2024, 14:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla used to offer quarterly reports about accidents involving its Autopilot safety assistance system. However, it has been doing a lousy job lately when new reports have been released sporadically. The EV maker finally released the Q1 2024 safety...

 
Delaware Thief Steals the Only Car in the World He Should've Avoided, It Ends As Expected
Delaware Thief Steals the Only Car in the World He Should've Avoided, It Ends As Expected

23 May 2024, 11:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Delaware State Police recently recorded what appears to be the first attempted theft of a Tesla Cybertruck. The thief spent a very short time with the truck because the owner could track its GPS location, allowing the police to find it nearby. Alth...

 
More Problems: Volkswagen Delays ID.7 Launch in the US and Canada With No Timeline Offered
More Problems: Volkswagen Delays ID.7 Launch in the US and Canada With No Timeline Offered

22 May 2024, 18:36 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Volkswagen's problems are getting worse as the German carmaker announced that it would delay ID.7 deliveries in the US and Canada. The electric sedan would start shipping to North American customers in the third quarter. The German carmaker of...

 
Tesla To Start Semi Volume Production in 2026, Aims for a 50,000-Unit Annual Capacity
Tesla To Start Semi Volume Production in 2026, Aims for a 50,000-Unit Annual Capacity

22 May 2024, 12:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla Semi is on track for volume production in 2026, with the new production facility in Nevada scheduled to begin operations by then. Tesla aims for a 50,000-unit annual capacity, which should put Tesla among the biggest Class-8 truck manufacture...

 
Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Official EPA Range Estimate, and It's Better Than Expected
Tesla Model 3 Performance Gets Official EPA Range Estimate, and It's Better Than Expected

22 May 2024, 09:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla delayed the Model 3 Performance deliveries because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) needed more time to issue the final approval. It turned out the move was beneficial for Tesla because the final EPA range estimate was higher than Te...

 

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