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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 Semi Features FSD Computer and Possibly the Hardware 4 Sensor Suite Too
Tesla Semi Features FSD Computer and Possibly the Hardware 4 Sensor Suite Too

27 Jan 2023, 09:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has revealed very little information about its electric Class-8 truck, but secrets cannot be kept for long. A closer look at the Tesla Semi trucks in Frito-Lay’s yard revealed that an FSD computer is present onboard, although it is not ...

 
Tesla Will Eventually Make 4680 Batteries Based on the LFP Chemistry
Tesla Will Eventually Make 4680 Batteries Based on the LFP Chemistry

26 Jan 2023, 19:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla introduced the 4680 battery form factor in 2020 during Battey Day and has struggled to produce it in meaningful numbers since then. Nevertheless, with the new production facility at its gigafactory in Nevada, Tesla wants to change that and an...

 
Peugeot Announces Five New EVs, Novel Ownership Experience as Part of the E-Lion Project
Peugeot Announces Five New EVs, Novel Ownership Experience as Part of the E-Lion Project

26 Jan 2023, 17:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Peugeot announced its short and medium-term strategy with new battery-electric and hybrid vehicles, intending to become 100% electric by 2025. The lion brand is also overhauling operations and proposes a new ownership experience thanks to its vehic...

 
FSD Beta Has 400,000 Paying Customers, Tesla Predicts It Will Be a Money Printing Machine
FSD Beta Has 400,000 Paying Customers, Tesla Predicts It Will Be a Money Printing Machine

26 Jan 2023, 16:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is under regulators’ scrutiny for its lax approach to self-driving, but the company pedals on relentlessly. During the Q4 2022 earnings call, Tesla revealed that all customers who paid for the FSD capability in Northern America can now ...

 
Tesla HW4 Computer to Launch With the Cybertruck, Existing Cars Won't Be Upgradeable
Tesla HW4 Computer to Launch With the Cybertruck, Existing Cars Won't Be Upgradeable

26 Jan 2023, 12:05 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / While people still digest Tesla’s Q4 2022 earnings call discussions, it appears that the Cybertruck was not the only hot topic. The upcoming Autopilot HW4 computer and the accompanying sensor suite were also high on investors’ minds. El...

 
Musk Confirms Tesla Cybertruck Production for 2023, Volume Production Pushed to 2024
Musk Confirms Tesla Cybertruck Production for 2023, Volume Production Pushed to 2024

26 Jan 2023, 10:19 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Cybertruck is so old now, being introduced to the public in 2019 with a dramatic flick of the hand of Tesla’s chief designer Franz von Holzhausen. During the Q4 2022 earnings call, Elon Musk confirmed that Tesla is on target with producti...

 
Tesla's 2022 Financial Data Impresses on Every Metric, but Slower Growth Expected in 2023
Tesla's 2022 Financial Data Impresses on Every Metric, but Slower Growth Expected in 2023

26 Jan 2023, 09:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite all odds, Tesla ended 2022 with a bang, reporting its most impressive financial results. Tesla’s 2022 financial data impressed on every metric, but executives took a more cautious approach toward 2023, while Elon Musk continued to hin...

 
Professional Racer Blasts Tesla for Its Regenerative Braking Claims
Professional Racer Blasts Tesla for Its Regenerative Braking Claims

25 Jan 2023, 18:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla started to act more aggressively on its Twitter channel, promoting the features and superiority of its electric vehicles. Not everything impresses everyone, though. Tesla’s efforts to explain how regenerative braking improves performanc...

 
Tesla 2023.2.0.5 Software Update Rolls Out With Improved Speed Assist and More
Tesla 2023.2.0.5 Software Update Rolls Out With Improved Speed Assist and More

25 Jan 2023, 15:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We’ve been writing about the first Tesla software update of the year for a couple of days, and it still hides surprises. Besides the previously rumored features, which proved accurate, Tesla brought improved speed assist, cabin camera feed pr...

 
Indiegogo Gadget Brings Physical Buttons to Tesla Model 3 and Model Y
Indiegogo Gadget Brings Physical Buttons to Tesla Model 3 and Model Y

25 Jan 2023, 14:04 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Although many Tesla owners are accustomed to the touch interface, new adopters complain about the lack of physical buttons. Nevertheless, a solution might be in sight if the Ctrl-Bar project crowdfunded on Indiegogo gets to be produced. If there...

 
Tesla Is Hiring ADAS Test Operators in Europe in Preparation for an Upcoming FSD Launch
Tesla Is Hiring ADAS Test Operators in Europe in Preparation for an Upcoming FSD Launch

25 Jan 2023, 10:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla FSD Beta program is live in North America only, with other global markets planned at an unspecified time. It seems like the next region to get the FSD software is Europe, as revealed by new job openings for “ADAS test operators.&rdq...

 
The Semi Gigafactory Tesla Builds in Nevada Will Also Produce 4680 Cells for 1.5M Cars
The Semi Gigafactory Tesla Builds in Nevada Will Also Produce 4680 Cells for 1.5M Cars

25 Jan 2023, 09:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Thanks to Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo, we learned that Tesla is preparing to announce a massive expansion of its Nevada operations. Tesla made the official announcement, offering more details about the $3.6 billion investment. Politicians love ...

 
Tesla Cybertruck Might Feature a Breakthrough Windshield Made of Special Glass
Tesla Cybertruck Might Feature a Breakthrough Windshield Made of Special Glass

24 Jan 2023, 16:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is expected to start the Cybertruck production later this year, and people are excited about the innovative features of the much-hyped electric pickup. A recent patent filed by Tesla shows details about an intriguing windshield that can featu...

 
A Cool New Feature Will Arrive in Tesla Cars With Upcoming 2023.4 Software Update
A Cool New Feature Will Arrive in Tesla Cars With Upcoming 2023.4 Software Update

24 Jan 2023, 11:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The software update rumored to be called 2023.4 will likely bring a handful of new features to the Tesla fleet, as we’ve found out earlier. After the automatic setting for the steering wheel heating, we’ve now learned that Tesla is plan...

 
Tesla to Announce a New $3.5 Billion Gigafactory in Nevada to Produce the Semi
Tesla to Announce a New $3.5 Billion Gigafactory in Nevada to Produce the Semi

24 Jan 2023, 10:37 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is poised to keep Semi production in Nevada and will announce plans to build a new $3,5 billion gigafactory for that. Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo revealed the plans during his 2023 State of the Union address. He also confirmed that a Tesla o...

 
Tesla Raises Model Y Pricing in the U.S. by $500, Signaling No Price War Is Planned
Tesla Raises Model Y Pricing in the U.S. by $500, Signaling No Price War Is Planned

24 Jan 2023, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla puzzled everyone with a $500 price increase for the base version of the Model Y in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Coming after a massive $13,000 price drop for the same model, this move is more likely a signal than a price adjustment. Less than...

 
Tesla's Advances in Battery Tech Put Korean Battery Manufacturers in a Difficult Position
Tesla's Advances in Battery Tech Put Korean Battery Manufacturers in a Difficult Position

23 Jan 2023, 19:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Korean battery manufacturers enjoy prosperous times these days, being the preferred suppliers for premium EV brands. Nevertheless, Tesla’s battery advancements and its dominant position in the market mean the EV maker can be both their partne...

 
Here's How Much Range Your Tesla Loses in Cold Weather, Heat-Pump vs. Resistive Heating
Here's How Much Range Your Tesla Loses in Cold Weather, Heat-Pump vs. Resistive Heating

23 Jan 2023, 18:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Recently, Tesla explained how the heat pump in its cars works to save battery, and that left people scratching their heads. Guys from EV Charger Reviews wanted to see how much range a Tesla can lose in cold weather when equipped with a heat pump ve...

 
Tesla Model S Crashes and Burns, U.S. Firefighters Had No Clue How to Put the Fire Out
Tesla Model S Crashes and Burns, U.S. Firefighters Had No Clue How to Put the Fire Out

23 Jan 2023, 16:34 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Statistics indicate that electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire than their ICE counterparts. Nevertheless, fires do occur, and when they do, they are among the nastiest the firefighters have ever seen. Knowing how to efficiently put them o...

 
After Supercharger ICE-ing, We Now Have "EVholes" Blocking the Stalls, but There's a Cure
After Supercharger ICE-ing, We Now Have "EVholes" Blocking the Stalls, but There's a Cure

23 Jan 2023, 14:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla owners started to use Supercharger spots as parking spaces, and people got annoyed. Some have taken the matter into their own hands and plugged the cars into the chargers, so the offenders get slapped with idle fees. This is becoming increasi...

 

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