Cristina Mircea
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She nailed her motorcycle license test shaming all the males in her class with her highest score in the written exam and the best time obtained during the skills test.
Writing has been her livelihood for more than ten years now, and there’s no topic she doesn’t dare tackling, from IT solutions to outdoor equipment, electronics, and now the automotive industry.
When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
Continental Joins the Sustainable Car Interiors Trend, Unveils Soft and Durable Material
3 Jun 2022, 13:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / German automotive parts manufacturer Continental unveils a new type of upholstery that is touted as premium and designed to move the industry forward through its effectiveness and originality. The material, which has already won an award, is suppos...
First Fixed-Wing VTOL Drone From Event 38 Is Now Available for Purchase
3 Jun 2022, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Event 38 just launched its first fixed-wing drone with VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) capabilities, boasting an industry-leading flight time. The E400 maintains its stability even in windy conditions and incorporates a multitude of premium fe...
Draganfly's New Drones Are Designed To Be Easily Deployed, Carry More, and Fly Further
3 Jun 2022, 08:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly launched two new UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) that are both versatile and compatible with a variety of payloads. Draganfly first drew attention in 2013 when one of its drones (the X4-ES model) saved a hum...
The Rocketman Has a Blast on His ACME Pulsejet Engine-Powered Skateboard, Hits 50 Mph
2 Jun 2022, 14:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Some think he’s a fearless genius, others say he may have been abducted by aliens at some point in his life, or that he has a death wish. Regardless, the crazy Rocketman mesmerizes them all with his insane rides, like this one he took recentl...
Baglietto Launches Enterprise, a Villa on the Sea That May Become the First of a Series
2 Jun 2022, 13:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Two days after Italian yacht manufacturer Baglietto announced the launch of its luxurious, 135 ft (41 m) Attitude, the shipyard pops the champagne for another unique vessel called Enterprise. The 124 ft (38 m) custom motor yacht is a villa on the s...
Amogy Powers a John Deere Tractor Using Ammonia for the First Time Ever
2 Jun 2022, 08:33 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ammonia is hugely popular in agriculture, serving both as a valuable nutrient and as a base for common fertilizers for decades now. But lately, it’s attracted attention for another potential use: as fuel that can replace gasoline and diesel a...
Premium Features at an Affordable Price, That's the New Splach Twin Scooter in a Nutshell
1 Jun 2022, 14:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With dual motors, a wide deck, solid fat tires, and a folding design, the Splach Twin promises to deliver the smoothest and most exciting rides both in and out of the city. And it does that without breaking the bank. Splach is the two-wheeler ma...
The Company Behind the Sion SEV Is Also Working on a Solar-Powered Refrigerated Trailer
1 Jun 2022, 12:13 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With 58.9 sq m (634 sq ft) of solar panels on top, the first solar trailer to be developed by Sono Motors and Chereau promises to revolutionize the refrigerated trailer market, reducing not just fossil fuel emissions but also cutting costs in the t...
Lilium's Highly Acclaimed eVTOL Jet Reaches New Milestone, Gets One Step Closer To Launch
1 Jun 2022, 09:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With a flexible configuration, 36 propellers on both its front and rear, and the potential to be used either as a luxury private jet, an air taxi, or a cargo aircraft, Lilium’s Phoenix 2 looks like one promising flying machine. It is also tou...
World's First Long-Range Autonomous Research Ship Is in the Works, Looks Sleek and Nimble
1 Jun 2022, 07:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There are multiple reasons why switching to autonomous vessels makes sense. It would reduce costs, and human errors, as well as improve safety at the same time, just to name some of the main advantages. Aware of all the benefits, Plymouth Marine La...
Drones Could Soon Be Able to Self-Adapt to Any Wind Conditions Thanks to Caltech Engineers
31 May 2022, 14:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / As useful as drones have proved to be, most of them still have their limitations and one of the most frustrating ones is their inability to cope with challenging weather conditions. A team of engineers from Caltech wants to change that. If we wa...
Energica Unveils New Touring Bike With "The Longest Range of Any Electric Motorcycle"
31 May 2022, 13:25 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Italian bike manufacturer Energica just unveiled its latest model, a green tourer that it claims to have the “longest range of any electric motorcycle”. Energica describes itself as the only electric motorcycle manufacturer to offer ...
Rustic, Homemade Camper Is More Feature-Packed Than You Would Imagine, Can Be Yours
31 May 2022, 10:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / He goes by the name of Dave Mason, but the internet knows him as the man behind the Endgame Campers YouTube channel. His content consists of camper builds of his and he has some really unique designs to flaunt around. And the best news is that most...
265 Ft Project M Megayacht Is a High-Performance Private Island Flooded With Light
31 May 2022, 07:54 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / From custom day-boats to megayachts and commercial watercraft, all the designs signed by Nick Stark have one trait in common: they spell luxury. The latest concept unveiled by the Australian design studio is Project M, touted as a high-performance ...
Candela's New Electric Boat Is Like a Ninja on the Water, Starts at Half a Million Dollars
30 May 2022, 14:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In 2019, Swedish manufacturer Candela introduced the world to its C-7 boat, dubbing it the world’s first foiling electric boat. That model is now an icon that won multiple awards and also took part in the SailGP sailing competition. It was fo...
Varla's New Eagle One Pro Scooter Looks Fast and Furious, First Units Are Already Sold Out
30 May 2022, 13:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With its two 1000W hub motors that have a peak power output of 3200W, its dual shock suspension, and its rebel looks, Varla’s new Eagle One Pro means business. In fact, even though it was just recently launched, the first units are already so...
Solar-Powered, Spacecraft-Inspired Stellar Scooter Works Great if You Live in the Tropics
30 May 2022, 11:52 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Urban mobility is an ever-increasing issue that calls for innovative solutions meant to decongest the traffic and be more time and cost-efficient. One particular movement that seems to turn into a global revolution is micromobility. The Stellar sol...
$18K R22 Everest E-Bike Can Climb the Highest Mountains, Claims 300+ Miles of Range
30 May 2022, 07:33 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With an inspiring name that makes you want to just saddle up and ride, Optibike’s newly released R22 Everest e-bike makes a bold claim when it comes to range, boasting that it’s “the only e-bike able to climb Mt. Everest on a sing...
Spot-On Wooden Replica of the International LoneStar Gets a Trailer and a Glossy Finish
29 May 2022, 09:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / About a month ago, a lifeless block of wood was turned into one of the most beautiful replicas of the International LoneStar truck I’ve ever seen. The artist responsible for the gorgeous, miniature road vehicle has now decided to add a traile...
World's Smallest Walking Robot Is Tinier Than a Flea, Has a Width of Just 0.019"
28 May 2022, 07:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Micro-sized robots could have a plethora of applications, with their dimensions allowing them to perform various practical tasks inside tightly confined spaces. They could help us repair or assemble small structures, they could serve as surgical as...