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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.
Watch the $30M Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan Crash During Le Mans Classic Race
Watch the $30M Ferrari 250 GT Breadvan Crash During Le Mans Classic Race

7 Jul 2022, 08:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Breadvan has a fascinating history, not least for the race crashes it endured. The hardest one might have happened last weekend during the Le Mans Classic race, where the historic Ferrari smashed into the tire barrier. With a valuation of more ...

 
BMW i4 Disappointed in the Latest EuroNCAP Test Round, and Here Is Why
BMW i4 Disappointed in the Latest EuroNCAP Test Round, and Here Is Why

6 Jul 2022, 17:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The European safety organization EuroNCAP has awarded some controversial ratings in the past and will probably keep doing so. In the latest round of tests, EuroNCAP rated the electric BMW i4 with only four stars out of five. It might not seem like ...

 
This Sprinter-Based Winnebago Camper Is a Life Support Machine, Survives Everything
This Sprinter-Based Winnebago Camper Is a Life Support Machine, Survives Everything

6 Jul 2022, 15:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many people like camping in the most extreme habitats, which is why overland campers are so popular. This Sprinter-based Winnebago Revel camper on Bring a Trailer has everything you need for off-grid adventure and survival, except maybe a cannon tu...

 
Munro & Associates Tears Down Structural Battery Pack on Tesla Model Y, It's Mind-Blowing
Munro & Associates Tears Down Structural Battery Pack on Tesla Model Y, It's Mind-Blowing

6 Jul 2022, 14:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Munro & Associates started tearing apart the new Tesla Model Y made in Texas with 4680 cells, revealing fascinating details. The teardown firm shared online the first video of the battery pack disassembly, highlighting how clever this solution ...

 
The World-First Sand Battery Begins Commercial Operation in Finland
The World-First Sand Battery Begins Commercial Operation in Finland

6 Jul 2022, 11:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Energy storage is essential for the efficient use of renewable energy like wind and solar. Both depend on weather and the time of the day to generate electricity, which often doesn’t align with communities’ needs. Finland started commer...

 
Switzerland Debuted 20 Million kWh "Water Battery" After 14 Years of Work
Switzerland Debuted 20 Million kWh "Water Battery" After 14 Years of Work

6 Jul 2022, 09:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / When people think of a battery, they often picture an electric battery. However, any energy storage means can act as a battery. Switzerland started operations of its biggest “water battery” at Nant de Drance in the Alps, with a capacity...

 
Watch Tesla Model 3 on FSD Beta Trying to Turn Directly in Front of a Train
Watch Tesla Model 3 on FSD Beta Trying to Turn Directly in Front of a Train

6 Jul 2022, 08:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk keeps promising that a Full Self-Driving breakthrough is just around the corner, always “next year,” but that never seems to materialize. Instead, we see countless examples of drivers pushing their Teslas to the safety limits ...

 
Some People Would Sell a Kidney for This Cool Solar Trailer Tesla Showed Off at IdeenExpo
Some People Would Sell a Kidney for This Cool Solar Trailer Tesla Showed Off at IdeenExpo

5 Jul 2022, 17:46 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We’ve come accustomed to the plethora of Cybertruck-inspired accessories, but it’s pretty rare to see one that Tesla actually built. This solar trailer is on display at IdeenExpo in Hannover, Germany, and comes with retractable solar pa...

 
Chevy Wanted to Be Cool, but Nobody Showed Up at Its NFT Party, Not Even for a Real Z06
Chevy Wanted to Be Cool, but Nobody Showed Up at Its NFT Party, Not Even for a Real Z06

5 Jul 2022, 16:02 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Chevrolet dipped its toes into the NFT waters by auctioning a digital artwork of the 2023 Corvette Z06 in Minted Green, complete with the real car in tow. The proceedings would’ve gone to charity, but, unfortunately for them, nobody was inter...

 
Vanadium Is Key To Insanely Fast Charging and Long Life in Li-Ion Batteries of the Future
Vanadium Is Key To Insanely Fast Charging and Long Life in Li-Ion Batteries of the Future

5 Jul 2022, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Li-Ion battery research concentrates mainly on increasing energy density, but TyFast goes in the opposite direction. The company compromises battery capacity to offer insanely fast charging and a long life cycle. Studies consistently show that c...

 
Tesla Deliveries Slide as Giga Shanghai Shutdown Takes Its Toll
Tesla Deliveries Slide as Giga Shanghai Shutdown Takes Its Toll

5 Jul 2022, 10:16 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced the second-quarter results, and the numbers fell short of analysts’ expectations. Tesla reported 254,695 global deliveries in the quarter, down from 310,048 in the preceding quarter. The leading cause for the decline is the Gi...

 
Guy Buys Old Nissan Leaf With Upgraded Battery and Now Has a Road-Trip-Ready EV for Cheap
Guy Buys Old Nissan Leaf With Upgraded Battery and Now Has a Road-Trip-Ready EV for Cheap

5 Jul 2022, 09:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We all know EV prices are crazy-high and have gotten even higher in the past months. Hence, the idea of saving money by buying an electric car seems funny today. And yet, it is possible to have your cake and eat it too, as one happy Redditor has fo...

 
Tesla Cars Gain Ability To Scan for Potholes and Adjust the Suspension to Road Conditions
Tesla Cars Gain Ability To Scan for Potholes and Adjust the Suspension to Road Conditions

4 Jul 2022, 17:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla released the 2022.20 update, bringing important safety and convenience to its fleet. Among the more interesting features is the ability to map the potholes on the road and automatically adjust the adaptive suspension for an upcoming rough roa...

 
Rivian Removes Statement To Build 3,500 Charging Stations by 2023 From Its Website
Rivian Removes Statement To Build 3,500 Charging Stations by 2023 From Its Website

4 Jul 2022, 16:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian ended 2021 with great results, only to sink in the first months of 2022. Production glitches, supply chain problems, and price increase blunders have tanked Rivian stock as well as people’s optimism toward the company. Now, it appears ...

 
GMC Hummer EV Customers Are Faced With Long Waiting Times, GM Only Builds 12 Units per Day
GMC Hummer EV Customers Are Faced With Long Waiting Times, GM Only Builds 12 Units per Day

4 Jul 2022, 15:40 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / General Motors is one of the many traditional carmakers that vowed to blow Tesla out of the water. With more than 77,000 reservations for the GMC Hummer EV, you’d think GM is on track to achieve this goal. And yet, the automaker is only build...

 
Tesla Receives Recall Order From Germany, Issues OTA Update to Solve the Problem
Tesla Receives Recall Order From Germany, Issues OTA Update to Solve the Problem

4 Jul 2022, 14:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Not long ago, Germany’s automotive regulator Kraftfahrtbundesamt (KBA) ordered Tesla to recall Model Y and Model 3 vehicles over a software malfunction with the auto emergency calling (e-call) system. Tesla responded with an OTA update to sol...

 
SpaceX Scores Victory Over Dish, Wins FCC Approval to Operate Starlink on Moving Vehicles
SpaceX Scores Victory Over Dish, Wins FCC Approval to Operate Starlink on Moving Vehicles

4 Jul 2022, 10:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Recently, satellite TV operator Dish launched a campaign against SpaceX’s Starlink service and tried to block Musk’s company from providing service to customers in moving vehicles. In a blow to Dish’s efforts, FCC has now granted ...

 
New Super-Fast Charging Technology Can Charge a Battery to 80% in Five Minutes
New Super-Fast Charging Technology Can Charge a Battery to 80% in Five Minutes

4 Jul 2022, 08:28 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / CATL recently announced a new generation of its cell-to-pack (CTP) technology, boasting an impressive performance leap. The new Qilin battery based on this technology can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 10 minutes, but CATL holds the key to cu...

 
Jaw Dropping Airstream Flying Cloud 22-Ft Travel Trailer Is a Tribute to American Quality
Jaw Dropping Airstream Flying Cloud 22-Ft Travel Trailer Is a Tribute to American Quality

18 Jun 2022, 21:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One thing that can melt any American heart in no time is the sight of an Airstream trailer. Never affordable, always dreamed off, these pill-shaped trailers are the epitome of the American dream. This beautiful 1956 Airstream Flying Cloud 22′...

 
Watch Police Chase Ends in SUV Rollover Crash, Mayhem Ensues
Watch Police Chase Ends in SUV Rollover Crash, Mayhem Ensues

17 Jun 2022, 17:26 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Police pursuits are open-ended events: you never know what’s gonna happen in the end. In the case of a police chase in Rochester, New York, it ends in mayhem. Still, the video caught by a security camera shows the hilarious side of police wor...

 

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