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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 Cybertruck Doesn't Seem To Benefit From Charging at an 800-Volt DC Fast Charger
Tesla Cybertruck Doesn't Seem To Benefit From Charging at an 800-Volt DC Fast Charger

6 Mar 2024, 12:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Early reports confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck has a less-than-stellar charging performance. Many hoped this would improve when 800-volt charging became available. Still, the first tests show that charging the electric pickup at an 800-volt DC f...

 
Tesla Model 3 Performance Set for May Debut With 627-HP Dual-Motor Setup, Staggered Wheels
Tesla Model 3 Performance Set for May Debut With 627-HP Dual-Motor Setup, Staggered Wheels

6 Mar 2024, 10:59 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The leaked pictures of Euro-spec Tesla Model 3 Performance offer the best look at the upcoming performance sedan. The leak confirms staggered wheels, with meaty 275/30 R20 tires on the rear axle and a dual-motor configuration featuring new performa...

 
All-New 2025 Dodge Charger Arrives With Two Body Styles, Daytona EV Spec, 420–550 HP ICEs
All-New 2025 Dodge Charger Arrives With Two Body Styles, Daytona EV Spec, 420–550 HP ICEs

5 Mar 2024, 17:27 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Stellantis is revolutionizing the muscle car segment with the electric Dodge Charger, previewed earlier by the Charger Daytona SRT concept. Although the design brings back familiar memories, the next-generation Charger is all-new inside, underpinne...

 
Tesla Delays FSD V12 Deployment Until Further Notice After a Car Crashed During Testing
Tesla Delays FSD V12 Deployment Until Further Notice After a Car Crashed During Testing

5 Mar 2024, 15:09 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla's FSD Beta program suffered an important setback after one of the vehicles testing the latest build was involved in a crash. Following the accident, Tesla halted FSD Beta V12.2.1 deployment until the collision conditions were fully inves...

 
Tesla Cybertruck May Be Bulletproof, but It's Sure Not Idiot Proof
Tesla Cybertruck May Be Bulletproof, but It's Sure Not Idiot Proof

5 Mar 2024, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / After Elon Musk promoted the Tesla Cybertruck as a tough, bulletproof pickup truck, it was only a matter of time before people tried to prove it themselves. In the past few months, the Cybertruck has become the most abused car model in the world. I...

 
Rivian R2 Will Hit 60 MPH in 3 Seconds, Starts at $47.000 With up to 330 Miles of Range
Rivian R2 Will Hit 60 MPH in 3 Seconds, Starts at $47.000 With up to 330 Miles of Range

5 Mar 2024, 07:52 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / We're hours away from the official R2 unveiling, and Rivian keeps teasing us with videos and cameo appearances of the upcoming electric SUV. Another easter egg was discovered in the Rivian website's source code, which contained the main s...

 
More Cybertruck Failures Leave Owners Stranded, but People Still Love the Truck
More Cybertruck Failures Leave Owners Stranded, but People Still Love the Truck

4 Mar 2024, 19:29 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Tesla Cybertruck might be the most abused car model on the market, but it seems like the failure rate is higher than anyone expected. Many owners report catastrophic failures or being locked out of their vehicles. What do they have in common? T...

 
Here's How To Force-Enable UWB Phone Key on Your Tesla if It Doesn't Seem To Work
Here's How To Force-Enable UWB Phone Key on Your Tesla if It Doesn't Seem To Work

4 Mar 2024, 10:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Many Tesla owners complained about the Phone Key not working as it should. With the support for the iPhone's UWB chip introduced with the 2024.2.3 software update, things improved tremendously. Still, not everyone managed to make it work. If y...

 
Tesla Watches Silently As the Cybertrucks Make Flippers Richer
Tesla Watches Silently As the Cybertrucks Make Flippers Richer

4 Mar 2024, 09:48 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Despite the no-resale clause Tesla introduced in the Cybertruck sales contract, people are flipping the electric pickup like there's no tomorrow. The unit that became famous last week for being sold at a Manheim auction is now back on the mark...

 
How Does Tesla Supercharging Work for Ford EV Owners, and Why Are Tesla Owners Upset?
How Does Tesla Supercharging Work for Ford EV Owners, and Why Are Tesla Owners Upset?

2 Mar 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla announced opening its Supercharger network to carmakers who signed the NACS deal, beginning with Ford. The move caused controversies among Tesla owners, who don't see this move as beneficial. Owners of non-Tesla EVs are also intrigued ab...

 
Is It Even Possible for a Street-Legal Tesla Roadster To Hit 60 Mph in Under One Second?
Is It Even Possible for a Street-Legal Tesla Roadster To Hit 60 Mph in Under One Second?

1 Mar 2024, 22:18 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Elon Musk raised the stakes for the upcoming Tesla Roadster by promising a 0-60 mph time of under one second. This is less than the 1.1-second time announced in 2017 when the Roadster 2.0 was unveiled. However, making it possible on a street-legal ...

 
Tesla Model S and Model X To Start Shipping With Front Bumper Cameras, No Retrofit Planned
Tesla Model S and Model X To Start Shipping With Front Bumper Cameras, No Retrofit Planned

1 Mar 2024, 12:47 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla is offering a new update to its flagship models, bringing ambient lighting and a front bumper camera, among other features. The latter has always been on the table after Tesla eliminated the ultrasonic sensors. Still, only the Cybertruck got ...

 
Breaking: After Porsche, Ford Also Bought a Tesla Cybertruck for $250K
Breaking: After Porsche, Ford Also Bought a Tesla Cybertruck for $250K

1 Mar 2024, 10:08 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Earlier this week, a car auction broke all popularity records, ending with a Tesla Cybertruck selling for $244K to a Porsche dealer. We now have more info about who sold the truck and why. However, the more interesting part is that Ford also bought...

 
Ford EV Owners Can Officially Charge at Tesla Supercharger Stations in the US and Canada
Ford EV Owners Can Officially Charge at Tesla Supercharger Stations in the US and Canada

29 Feb 2024, 18:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Last May, Ford was the first carmaker to strike a deal with Tesla to adopt NACS and get access to the crown jewel Supercharger network. On Thursday, Ford owners were officially allowed to access Tesla Superchargers without needing a Tesla account o...

 
Rumors About Rivian Launching CarPlay Support Later This Year Set the Internet on Fire
Rumors About Rivian Launching CarPlay Support Later This Year Set the Internet on Fire

29 Feb 2024, 13:51 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / One of the most-requested features in the Rivian world has been the support for mobile phone projection systems like Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Although Rivian refused to play ball, owners have not lost hope that the EV startup would one day a...

 
Early Cybertruck Owners Discover That Tesla's Electric Pickup Is Far From Perfect
Early Cybertruck Owners Discover That Tesla's Electric Pickup Is Far From Perfect

29 Feb 2024, 11:23 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The Cybertruck is the most exciting product Tesla released in years, and the hype is still sky-high. However, as the excitement waned, early adopters noticed that the electric pickup was far from perfect. From missing features to software issues an...

 
The Cybertruck Can't Run Steam Games Because Tesla Skimped on Non-Expensive Hardware
The Cybertruck Can't Run Steam Games Because Tesla Skimped on Non-Expensive Hardware

28 Feb 2024, 18:53 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / If you thought the Cybertruck was the latest and greatest in automotive technology, you're not wrong, although this does not apply to its infotainment system. Despite the steep price tag and huge infotainment display, the Cybertruck will not r...

 
Tesla Model Y Is Once Again IIHS Top Safety Pick+, What About the Model 3 Highland?
Tesla Model Y Is Once Again IIHS Top Safety Pick+, What About the Model 3 Highland?

28 Feb 2024, 11:03 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / With the toughening of the IIHS tests, you'd expect fewer car models to qualify for a Top Safety Pick award, not more. However, only one Tesla model made the list, the Model Y. In contrast, the recently refreshed Model 3 is nowhere to be found...

 
Tesla Roadster 2.0, the 'Most Mind-Blowing' Product of All Time, To Be Unveiled This Year
Tesla Roadster 2.0, the 'Most Mind-Blowing' Product of All Time, To Be Unveiled This Year

28 Feb 2024, 09:32 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The next-generation Tesla Roadster is projected to become the next Cybertruck, with new design goals added on the fly and repeated delays. In a rare update, Elon Musk confirmed that the next Roadster deliveries are again pushed back to at least 202...

 
Tesla Launches Updated App With Revamped Interface and New Virtual Assistant
Tesla Launches Updated App With Revamped Interface and New Virtual Assistant

27 Feb 2024, 17:33 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla made some behind-the-scenes updates to its app that brought a better-organized interface and the addition of a virtual assistant. Dubbed Tesla Assist, the tool provides quick answers to common questions Tesla owners may have about their vehic...

 

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