Cristina Mircea
1,684 ARTICLES
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.
Part Robot, Part Drone Automated Cleaning System Promises Spotless Solar Panels
6 Mar 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It is no secret that grime, dust, and other debris on your solar panels make them less efficient, which translates into power loss. That is why cleaning them on a regular basis is essential to keep them working at full capacity. And this high-tech,...
Razor's New Electric Kick Scooter Is for Both the Nostalgic and Modern Kid in You
5 Mar 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Inspired by the design of the original Razor kick scooter launched in the 2000s, the Icon e-scooter comes as a reimagined, upgraded version of the two-wheeler, for both the old-school and the modern kid in you. When the first Razor folding kick ...
World's Largest Cruise Ship Sets Out on Its First Sailing, Leaves Fort Lauderdale
4 Mar 2022, 19:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Wonder of the Seas is Royal Caribbean’s newest addition to the fleet. It’s also the largest vessel in the world by tonnage (236,857 GT) and a floating entertainment center with 16 guest-dedicated decks. The cruise ship is now settin...
Saildrone Opens New Center in Florida, Aims to Create High-Resolution Maps of the Ocean
4 Mar 2022, 14:30 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The company whose drones made global headlines last year for capturing the world’s first video from inside a category 4 hurricane stays true to its mission of keeping coastal communities safe. Saildrone recently announced the opening of its n...
AliExpress-Ordered Balance Bike Gets Rebuild, Might Be the World's Lightest Two-Wheeler
4 Mar 2022, 11:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When your dad is the owner of a custom bike shop that is renowned for its dream builds, you’re more likely to get into cycling. Why? Because you can learn to keep your balance on a cool-looking two-wheeler made just for you, like this rugged ...
VW Crafter-Based Campervan Is a Gorgeous, Off-Grid Resort Designed to Heal Your Soul
3 Mar 2022, 16:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / I got hooked on Van Life Builds’ conversions last year when I covered their splendid Icelandic dream camper, based on a Mercedes Sprinter. Now the U.K.-based home-on-wheels creators are back with yet another gorgeous off-grid tiny home. Li...
Segway's New GT2 Off-Road E-Scooter Is an Athletic Beast That Can Hit 43 Mph
3 Mar 2022, 14:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Segway’s GT kick scooters are touted by the manufacturer as the flagship series and the GT2 model is the company’s biggest pride and joy, guaranteed to turn heads and take you on ridiculously fast off-road rides. Unveiled just the ot...
Letenda Launches Its First Electric City Bus, Designed to Defy Harsh, Canadian Winters
3 Mar 2022, 10:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Out of a commendable desire to contribute to the green economic transformation, Canada-based electric bus manufacturer Letenda introduces a new-generation transit bus developed for the harsh Canadian winters. It is electrically powered and not afra...
3D Printed House Zero in Texas Aims to Be the Pioneer of a Whole New Genre of Homes
3 Mar 2022, 09:08 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’re no strangers to ICON’s 3D printing technology, as we’ve seen what its Vulcan printer is capable of a bunch of times. And one of the most impressive structures to be shaped by this innovative machine is the House Zero, which ...
New LiDAR Mapping Payload From Emesent Can Now Accurately Scan the Harshest Environments
2 Mar 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Lightweight but tough, weather-sealed, and covering an almost spherical field of view, Emesent’s recently unveiled LiDAR mapping and surveying payload boasts of being able to map the harshest, most challenging environments, regardless of the ...
NOAA's New, Sophisticated Weather Satellite Was Successfully Launched
2 Mar 2022, 12:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Tracking wildfires, drought, floods, hurricanes, and other climate phenomena across the Western Hemisphere will get easier from now on, thanks to NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) new and sophisticated weather satellite...
World's First Infinity Train Is in the Works, Will Use Gravitational Energy to Recharge
2 Mar 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In a global effort to decarbonize all our industries, two major companies now join forces to develop the world’s first Infinity Train. The battery-electric vehicle will use gravitational energy to recharge its batteries. Back in January, o...
World's First Hydraulic Hybrid Multicopter Can Carry 330 Lbs, Stays in the Air for Hours
1 Mar 2022, 16:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’ve come a long way with drones powered by electric motors and batteries, but they are still limited in capabilities, payload, and range. A U.K.-based company is working on changing that and claims it’s developed the world’s fir...
BestRobtic Pool Cleaning Robot Uses Military Sonar Technology to Find Its Way Underwater
1 Mar 2022, 14:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Most pool cleaning machines today use gyroscopic navigation to find their way underwater, although it is not always the most precise method. Aiming to put an end to wall hitting inside the pool, BestRobtic offers a new approach, based on military s...
Soft Drone-Like Robot Morphs From Ground Vehicle to Aircraft in Just a Few Seconds
1 Mar 2022, 11:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Nature is a constant source of inspiration for researchers and has helped us countless times to come up with groundbreaking technologies. One recent example is Virginia Tech’s morphing drone, a small autonomous structure that can turn from a ...
Widescape Claims to Be a Snowmobile Like No Other, Lets You Float on Snow Standing Up
1 Mar 2022, 08:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Lightweight, agile, and with a stand-up design, the Widescape WS250 is a “snowmobile like no other”, at least from the manufacturer’s point of view. This thing makes you feel like you’re riding a 250cc motorcycle through the...
Juiced Bikes Upgrades One of Its Most Popular e-Bikes, Makes It Even More Powerful
28 Feb 2022, 16:30 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Launched in 2018, the RipCurrent S fat tire e-bike is one of Juiced Bikes’ best-selling models. So popular that it also got a step-through version last spring, to make it accessible to an even wider variety of riders. Now the two-wheeler gets...
Skyfire SF2 Aims to Be the World's Most Versatile Drone, It Is Rugged and Payload-Agnostic
28 Feb 2022, 15:46 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Rugged, durable, and tailor-made to meet the needs of emergency and first responders, the Skyfire SF2 is described as the most versatile drone on the planet. Skyfire Consulting is a drone solution provider based in Atlanta, which focuses more on...
HondaJet Remains the Most Delivered Aircraft in Its Class for the Fifth Year in a Row
28 Feb 2022, 10:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Lightweight, small, but with a design that maximizes cabin space, and more fuel-efficient than similar aircraft, the HondaJet continues to break its own records in terms of popularity and sales. According to its manufacturer, it continues to be the...
New Type of EV Charging Prototype Is Faster to Develop, Install, and More Cost-Effective
28 Feb 2022, 08:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Last year, Siemens and Nexii announced a new sustainable EV (electric vehicle) charging prototype that aims to be more affordable, faster to install, and better for the environment. Now the VersiCharge XL was recently unveiled, promising to electri...