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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 Will Cut 6 Percent of Its Workforce Amid the Brutal Price War Tesla Started
Rivian Will Cut 6 Percent of Its Workforce Amid the Brutal Price War Tesla Started

1 Feb 2023, 18:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Amid the price war started by Tesla and the difficult economic conditions, EV startups are likely the most affected. Although it doesn’t compete directly with Tesla, Rivian had to make the painful decision to cut jobs. We knew what to expe...

 
Tesla Adds New Changes To Model S/X, Hints at Imminent Release of Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit
Tesla Adds New Changes To Model S/X, Hints at Imminent Release of Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit

1 Feb 2023, 14:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla makes new adjustments to the Model S, with the performance brakes again under the spotlight. The Design Studio changed the description of the Plaid upgrade to include higher thermal capability brake pads instead of brake calipers. Also, Tesla...

 
News About Tesla's New Gigafactory Near Mexico City Airport Doesn't Make Much Sense
News About Tesla's New Gigafactory Near Mexico City Airport Doesn't Make Much Sense

1 Feb 2023, 11:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After rumors about a Mexican gigafactory in December last year, Mexican government officials spoke about a production facility near Mexico City’s newly opened airport. According to a Mexican presidential spokesperson, Tesla will invest there ...

 
Elon Musk Reviews Production Tesla Cybertruck: "It's Incredible"
Elon Musk Reviews Production Tesla Cybertruck: "It's Incredible"

1 Feb 2023, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / As the Cybertruck production nears, more and more rumors emerge about the upcoming electric pickup truck. Despite all this, we’re yet to see the final production model, although it should not be much different from the prototypes Tesla has sh...

 
The Audi Grandsphere Concept Will Enter Production as the 2024 Audi A8 e-tron
The Audi Grandsphere Concept Will Enter Production as the 2024 Audi A8 e-tron

31 Jan 2023, 18:13 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We always knew that the stunning Grandsphere concept would influence the design of the upcoming Audi A8. Nevertheless, design boss Marc Lichte confirmed that Audi’s flagship sedan would adopt the Grandsphere design with few modifications. Thi...

 
Tesla Confirms Subpoena From the Justice Department Over Autopilot and FSD Data
Tesla Confirms Subpoena From the Justice Department Over Autopilot and FSD Data

31 Jan 2023, 17:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Regulators intensify scrutiny over Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving, as the U.S. Department of Justice has requested documents related to the driver-assistance systems. The information has been confirmed in a Form 10-K Tesla filed with...

 
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Joins Lucid Air as the Most Efficient Vehicle in the U.S.
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Joins Lucid Air as the Most Efficient Vehicle in the U.S.

31 Jan 2023, 14:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has completed final EPA testing, with the SE Long Range RWD trim receiving an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. Its 140 MPGe fuel efficiency puts it at the top of the pack in the U.S. market, next to Lucid Air Pure. Hyun...

 
Toyota Is Working on Its First EV-Only Automotive Platform, but It Won't Come Soon Enough
Toyota Is Working on Its First EV-Only Automotive Platform, but It Won't Come Soon Enough

31 Jan 2023, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Toyota shocked the automotive world when it announced its CEO, Akio Toyoda, would step down in April. We’ve learned that the Japanese carmaker is also working on a new EV-only platform to replace the e-TNGA architecture used for the bZ4X. ...

 
Tesla Already Uses Vision for Distance Measurement on Cars Without Ultrasonic Sensors
Tesla Already Uses Vision for Distance Measurement on Cars Without Ultrasonic Sensors

31 Jan 2023, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A salvaged Tesla Model 3 could detect distances even after the front bumper containing the ultrasonic sensors was taken off. This finding is surprising considering that the car was running the 2022.28.2 software version released in September 2022. ...

 
Tesla Uses Shoddy Dealership Practices To Accelerate Model S and Model Y Sales
Tesla Uses Shoddy Dealership Practices To Accelerate Model S and Model Y Sales

31 Jan 2023, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla massively discounted its electric vehicle in a surprising move in early January. The price cuts have had a positive effect on sales, but Tesla doesn’t seem satisfied, at least in the case of the Model S and Model X. A new discount is in...

 
Tesla Installs Two Mysterious Presses at Giga Texas Inside the Battery Production Facility
Tesla Installs Two Mysterious Presses at Giga Texas Inside the Battery Production Facility

30 Jan 2023, 18:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla enthusiasts have spotted two gigantic Sacmi Imola presses being installed in the new battery facility at the Giga Texas. While some of them argue they are used for the dry-cathode manufacturing process Tesla is trying to crack, the truth is n...

 
Rivian Owner Claims Electrify America Charger Fried Their Truck, and It's Happened Before
Rivian Owner Claims Electrify America Charger Fried Their Truck, and It's Happened Before

30 Jan 2023, 15:06 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / EV charging should be a seamless experience, but that is not always the case. A Rivian owner reported their truck malfunctioning after plugging into an Electrify America and hearing a loud bang from the charger. Their story is not unique, with at l...

 
Refueling a Mid-Priced ICE Car Is Now Cheaper Than EV Charging at Home, Study Shows
Refueling a Mid-Priced ICE Car Is Now Cheaper Than EV Charging at Home, Study Shows

30 Jan 2023, 13:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / These days, you can have studies to prove any theory, however contradictory or inflammatory it might be. After a recent study showed that EV owners in the U.S. spend less on charging than ICE drivers on fuel, another study shows the opposite is tru...

 
Tesla's Project Highland Name Hints at Henry Ford's Mass-Manufacturing Revolution
Tesla's Project Highland Name Hints at Henry Ford's Mass-Manufacturing Revolution

30 Jan 2023, 11:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is working on a refreshed Model 3 under the Project Highland codename, and we’ve already seen prototypes of the new model testing on public roads. Although the design might not change much, the next Model 3 would be an entirely new car ...

 
Tesla Model S Bursts Into Flames "Spontaneously", Firefighters Struggled to Put It Out
Tesla Model S Bursts Into Flames "Spontaneously", Firefighters Struggled to Put It Out

30 Jan 2023, 09:43 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Model S caught fire on Saturday while driving on the highway in Sacramento. The firefighters rushed to the scene and used 6,000 gallons of water to put out the fire. Pictures shared by the Sacramento Metro Fire District show that the front ...

 
Sony and Honda's Afeela EV Is So Expensive, It Needs a 10-Year Lease Contract
Sony and Honda's Afeela EV Is So Expensive, It Needs a 10-Year Lease Contract

29 Jan 2023, 11:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / In January, Sony offered more details about its EV developed in partnership with Honda. One overlooked detail was about the Afeela sales model. Sony admits the price would be too high to be paid upfront, and a 5 to 10-year lease contract would be n...

 
What Is the Fastest Tesla in 2023
What Is the Fastest Tesla in 2023

28 Jan 2023, 13:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most electric vehicles on sale right now have insane amounts of power on tap, which makes them dangerously fast. Tesla is no exception. On the contrary, it produces the most powerful and fastest series-production electric vehicles on the road. But ...

 
Tesla Fans Poke Fun at Mercedes-Benz for Its Drive Pilot Level 3 ADAS Shortcomings
Tesla Fans Poke Fun at Mercedes-Benz for Its Drive Pilot Level 3 ADAS Shortcomings

27 Jan 2023, 15:58 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz announced that it got its Drive Pilot automated driving system certified in Nevada. As usual, Mercedes-Benz boasted about being the first automaker to have a Level 3 self-driving system certified. Nevertheless, its capabilities made T...

 
Tesla Offers Cheap Leasing Options for the Model 3 RWD, but There's a Catch
Tesla Offers Cheap Leasing Options for the Model 3 RWD, but There's a Catch

27 Jan 2023, 13:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Model 3 is the most affordable car in Tesla’s lineup and is now even more so after the EV maker crashed the prices in mid-January. Nevertheless, concerned that people might still not afford a Tesla, the EV maker has introduced a $399 leas...

 
Rivian Owner Coming From a Tesla Gives His Honest Opinion About Which Is Better
Rivian Owner Coming From a Tesla Gives His Honest Opinion About Which Is Better

27 Jan 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Even though Tesla dominates the EV market in the U.S., newcomers are making inroads, sometimes offering better vehicle features. Rivian is the startup known for delivering the first electric pickup truck to the market, but are its vehicles better t...

 

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