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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.
Owner Spends $2,700 To Turn Tesla Model 3 Performance Into a Capable Soft-Roader
Owner Spends $2,700 To Turn Tesla Model 3 Performance Into a Capable Soft-Roader

23 Jan 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Most people buy a Tesla Model 3 Performance for its sporty characteristics, but that is not always a given. An adventurous owner wanted to also be able to reach his favorite camping sites with the car, so he modified it to suit his tastes. This inc...

 
Norwegian Ferry Company Bans Electrified Vehicles From Being Transported on Its Ships
Norwegian Ferry Company Bans Electrified Vehicles From Being Transported on Its Ships

23 Jan 2023, 09:44 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Li-Ion batteries in electric vehicles pose a significant fire risk, which was further emphasized after the Felicity Ace cargo ship sank almost a year ago. Following a safety assessment regarding fire risks, a Norwegian ferry company decided to ban ...

 
Tesla Accidentally Leaks Magic Dock Pic and the Location of the First CCS Supercharger
Tesla Accidentally Leaks Magic Dock Pic and the Location of the First CCS Supercharger

22 Jan 2023, 14:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla might’ve accidentally leaked the location of the first Supercharger station offering CCS compatibility for non-Tesla EVs. According to hawkeyed enthusiasts in the Tesla community, that would be in Hawthorne, California, close to Tesla&r...

 
Tesla OTA Software Update To Bring Automated Steering Wheel Heating
Tesla OTA Software Update To Bring Automated Steering Wheel Heating

22 Jan 2023, 12:24 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / OTA-software updates allow Tesla to easily add new features to its cars, a feat that has become a hallmark for the EV maker. After the 2022 Holiday update released in December, Tesla is now preparing the first update of 2023. Among the features rum...

 
Tesla Is Gearing Up for Cybertruck Production at Giga Austin With New Die-Casting Molds
Tesla Is Gearing Up for Cybertruck Production at Giga Austin With New Die-Casting Molds

21 Jan 2023, 00:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has already delayed several times the Cybertruck production, with the latest estimate for “late 2023,” making a lot of people lose patience. Nevertheless, Giga Austin is feverishly preparing for the production start, with IDRA&rsq...

 
Tesla Wants To Use A.I. To Boost Quality Control at Its Fremont Factory
Tesla Wants To Use A.I. To Boost Quality Control at Its Fremont Factory

20 Jan 2023, 18:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla might be an industry disruptor, but it has a very weak spot with its build quality. Countless owners complain about various issues that could’ve been avoided had Tesla implemented better quality control. It appears that Tesla will addre...

 
FBI Director Chris Wray Issues Stark Warning About Self-Driving Cars
FBI Director Chris Wray Issues Stark Warning About Self-Driving Cars

20 Jan 2023, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Carmakers are embroiled in a war to crack self-driving, with Tesla arguably further ahead in the game. Nevertheless, FBI director Chris Wray sees autonomous vehicles as a threat, opening up new ways for terrorists to harm Americans. FBI director ex...

 
Cybertruck Will Register 10,000 Deliveries in 2023, Says Tesla Investor
Cybertruck Will Register 10,000 Deliveries in 2023, Says Tesla Investor

20 Jan 2023, 14:50 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck is expected to roll off the assembly line at Giga Austin by the end of this year. Analysts and investors are optimistic, with one Tesla bull predicting the electric pickup truck would register 10,000 deliveries...

 
PepsiCo Shows Off Tesla Semi Prowess at Modesto Frito-Lay Plant
PepsiCo Shows Off Tesla Semi Prowess at Modesto Frito-Lay Plant

20 Jan 2023, 13:12 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / PepsiCo has shown off six Tesla Semi trucks during an event at its Modesto Frito-Lay plant, showcasing its environmental efforts. PepsiCo bought the Semis as part of a $31 million environmental project it announced in 2019. Tesla Semi delivery d...

 
Tesla Engineers Explain How They Reinvented the Heat Pump for the Model Y
Tesla Engineers Explain How They Reinvented the Heat Pump for the Model Y

20 Jan 2023, 10:25 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla shared a video explaining how its special-design heat pump was conceived and optimized, essentially reinventing the old heat pump concept. All Tesla cars are fitted standard with a heat pump which helps minimize waste in the thermal managemen...

 
Tesla Price Cuts Triggered a Price War in China, Who's Gonna Be the Last One Standing?
Tesla Price Cuts Triggered a Price War in China, Who's Gonna Be the Last One Standing?

19 Jan 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Everybody has been talking about the Tesla price cuts lately, but people tend to forget that this started in China weeks before Tesla slashed the prices elsewhere. Tesla’s move was promptly followed by XPeng, while other carmakers considered ...

 
Tesla Owners Complaining to NHTSA More Often Than Ever, and Issues Are Well Known
Tesla Owners Complaining to NHTSA More Often Than Ever, and Issues Are Well Known

19 Jan 2023, 12:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / While Tesla fans swear the EV maker builds the most advanced vehicles in the Universe, the NHTSA complaints section paints a different picture. Tesla owners filed a record number of complaints for the 2023 model year alone, most of them related to ...

 
The Tesla Model S That Caused a Pileup in San Francisco Had Full Self-Driving Engaged
The Tesla Model S That Caused a Pileup in San Francisco Had Full Self-Driving Engaged

19 Jan 2023, 10:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / A Tesla Model S that braked sharply, triggering an eight-vehicle crash on I-80 in San Francisco last November, had the EV maker’s FSD Beta engaged seconds before the crash. Information was confirmed by data the federal government released Tue...

 
Tesla Improves FSD Beta Snow Driving in Latest Update From Horrible to Acceptable
Tesla Improves FSD Beta Snow Driving in Latest Update From Horrible to Acceptable

19 Jan 2023, 01:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla uses OTA updates to improve car features, and FSD Beta is at the top of its priorities. Following a recent update, Tesla owners in the FSD Beta program noticed a marked improvement in how their Tesla tackles snowy roads. Tesla CEO Elon Mus...

 
Tesla Resets FSD Beta Strikes for Users Bumped Out of the Program, but There's a Catch
Tesla Resets FSD Beta Strikes for Users Bumped Out of the Program, but There's a Catch

18 Jan 2023, 17:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Everybody eagerly awaits the release of the FSD Beta V11, but Tesla decided that the V10 still needed some finishing touches. The latest FSD Beta software version is mostly a bug-fix release, but also introduces an important change and clarificatio...

 
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Facelift Unleashed With New Mild-Hybrid Tech, Enhanced Driver Aids
2024 Mercedes-Benz CLA Facelift Unleashed With New Mild-Hybrid Tech, Enhanced Driver Aids

18 Jan 2023, 16:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Mercedes-Benz will have a refreshed CLA Coupe lineup in showrooms toward the end of 2023, and the changes are enough to get customers excited. The luxury carmaker has finally given a boost to the CLA infotainment package, but there are also importa...

 
Tesla's Autowipers Don't Work in the Rain and Owners Have Had Enough of Them
Tesla's Autowipers Don't Work in the Rain and Owners Have Had Enough of Them

18 Jan 2023, 15:00 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Automatic wipers and automatic lights are among the most popular features of modern vehicles. Nevertheless, Tesla owners complain that these features are broken on their cars. While Automatic High Beam has improved recently, the Autowipers continue...

 
Tesla Climbs 19 Spots To Become One of the World's Top 10 Most Valuable Brands
Tesla Climbs 19 Spots To Become One of the World's Top 10 Most Valuable Brands

18 Jan 2023, 12:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite a turbulent year in 2022, Tesla surprised everyone when Brand Finance published its 2023 World’s Most Valuable Brands rankings. The EV maker climbed 19 spots into the hierarchy to claim the number 9 position, ahead of Mercedes-Benz an...

 
Tesla Model S Plaid Is Now Advertised With "Higher Thermal Capability Brake Calipers"
Tesla Model S Plaid Is Now Advertised With "Higher Thermal Capability Brake Calipers"

18 Jan 2023, 10:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla has recently slashed the prices of its entire car range. Nevertheless, before it did that, Tesla also initiated cost-cutting measures, including the Model Y Performance braking system. In the case of the Model S Plaid, Tesla recently changed ...

 
"Adventure Truck" Rivian R1T Gets Damaged by Driving Through a Puddle
"Adventure Truck" Rivian R1T Gets Damaged by Driving Through a Puddle

17 Jan 2023, 18:57 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian markets the R1T pickup truck as an “adventure vehicle” that can withstand the harshness of occasional off-road trips. Despite that, one unlucky owner had to set a service appointment to install an underbody panel after driving th...

 

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