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.
Exodigo's AI-Based 3D Imaging Tech Uses Drones to Explore the Underground in a Smarter Way
21 Feb 2022, 10:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Underground mapping techniques are outdated and inaccurate, not to mention expensive, so there’s definitely room for improvement. Israel-based startup Exodigo aims to offer subsurface discovery solutions that are safer, more advanced, and non...
Cost-Effective Black Eagle 50H Is Touted as the First Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopter
20 Feb 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Israel-based company Steadicopter has gained a reputation for its Black Eagle line of RUAVs (rotary unmanned aerial vehicles) and that family is getting a new member. The manufacturer calls it the first hybrid-powered unmanned helicopter and it bri...
Garageable Yet Roomy, Feature-Rich Micro Max Trailer Is Ready To Hit the Road
19 Feb 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / First came the Mini Max, Little Guy Trailers’ compact teardrop camper that offers more interior space than you’d think when you first hear its name. With plenty of storage, amenities, and even enough room for a bathroom, it makes for on...
BLT Finds the Drivetrain Supplier for Its "Fastest, Longest-Range" Electric Ferry
18 Feb 2022, 15:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Back in November, a California-based startup announced its bold dream to decarbonize the maritime industry with a one-of-a-kind hydrofoil electric ferry. Advertised as the fastest and longest-range one in the world, ELECTRA has now found an electri...
Emirati Billionaire Gets His $70M Yacht Lusine Delivered, It's a 197-Ft Floating Palace
18 Feb 2022, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Netherlands-based shipbuilder Heesen Yachts just delivered its first vessel in 2022, and it is a $70 million beauty owned by a well-to-do politician from the United Arab Emirates. Saeed Al Maktoum, who also happens to be the CEO of the Emirates ...
Longtail, Fat Tire Cargo Bike That Folds Offers an Extra Cool Feature to Attract Customers
18 Feb 2022, 10:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / French-made cargo bike Calendar Max is more than your typical utility two-wheeler. It is described by the manufacturer as the first fat-tire longtail bicycle and has another cool feature up its sleeve. Hand-crafted in Lieurey, France, Calendar&r...
Joby Air Taxi Prototype Bites the Dust During Test Flight, Crashes in California
18 Feb 2022, 09:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When it comes to air taxi development, Joby Aviation is one name that everyone in the eVTOL industry has heard of. The California-based company is in the big league and has managed to spread its wings all over the world. But the recent incident in ...
Prosperity I Air Taxi Is Ready to Conquer the Urban Sky, Nailed Its Transition Test Flight
17 Feb 2022, 14:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / About three weeks ago, Chinese startup AutoFlight teased us with the test flight of its eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, boasting that it accomplished transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight. But the only proof we g...
Italian Craftsmanship Meets Style and Innovation in Compact, Folding, Hubless Sadler Bike
17 Feb 2022, 11:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Designed and manufactured in Italy by a major group that specializes in carbon fiber components for the automotive and aeronautical sectors, the Sadler hubless bike is an example of exquisite craftsmanship and also claims to be the world’s mo...
Ingenity Launches New Electric Day-Boat, It's All About Cruising in Luxury and Comfort
17 Feb 2022, 09:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Last year, Orlando-based boat manufacturer Ingenity launched what it claimed to be the world’s first 100 percent electric towboat, the Super Air Nautique GS22e. Sporty and fast, the vessel made waves and won awards. Now the manufacturer comes...
HUUVER Hybrid Drone Is a Flexible Machine Made for Both the Sky and the Ground
16 Feb 2022, 15:07 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’ve come a long way when it comes to drone development and we can now use these small but bold aircraft to gain access to hard-to-reach places and perform various activities in a much safer and more convenient way. But there’s still r...
Bigger, Faster, and With Better Batteries. Nerva Exe Claims to Be More Than an E-Scooter
16 Feb 2022, 13:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Large, impressively fast, and boasting a safer, more durable battery than most competitors, Spanish-made Nerva Exe promises to be “something more” than your average electric scooter. Developed by Spanish company Nerva and powered by...
Three-Wheeled Solo EV Tested for Driverless Food Deliveries and Ride-on-Demand Services
16 Feb 2022, 10:56 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Canadian EV manufacturer ElectraMeccanica keeps working on its plan to make urban transportation more sustainable and convenient. Thanks to a newly signed partnership with Faction Technology, a Silicon Valley startup, its popular, three-wheeled Sol...
This Amphibious Vehicle Is Unbounded, Serves as a Camper, E-Trike, and E-Boat All in One
16 Feb 2022, 09:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When a guy who cycled for over 18,600 miles (30,000 km) from London to Tokyo puts his mind to work, only good things can come out of it. Like this unique and versatile, amphibious vehicle that allows you to travel over both land and water. Meet the...
VQ115 Veloce Is a Luxury Speed Machine, Aims to Be the World's Fastest Aluminum Superyacht
15 Feb 2022, 16:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Aiming to be the world’s fastest aluminum superyacht with conventional engines, Vanquish’s VQ115 Veloce will be the largest model in the shipbuilder’s fleet and it is now in the works. Based in the Netherlands, Vanquish Yachts...
Continental's "Only Visible When Needed" Display Wins the Gold at the German Design Awards
15 Feb 2022, 13:39 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Continental’s innovative technology is not one to get unnoticed. The German company is renowned globally for more than just its tires and has won several awards for its groundbreaking automotive products. The latest one to receive well-deserv...
Sturdy, Versatile Electric Cart Easily Attaches to Your Car's Hitch, Can Haul Up to 500 Lb
15 Feb 2022, 09:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Outdoor activities require a lot of loading, unloading, and hauling around, whether you’re talking about food items, camping gear, firewood, tools, or any other type of cargo. This fully customizable, electric-powered cart promises to make th...
Joby's New Collab Aims to Start an Aerial Ridesharing Service in Japan, Toyota Joins In
15 Feb 2022, 08:33 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Joby Aviation is spreading its wings all over the world, signing partnerships and striving to bring its emission-free air taxis to as many locations on the globe as possible. Its recently announced agreement was signed with Japan’s largest ai...
Elbit Systems Unveils New Hybrid, Small, Tactical Drone That Boasts 18 Hours of Operation
14 Feb 2022, 17:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Aerospace company Elbit Systems is full of big announcements these days. After one of its aircraft has become the first drone in Israel to be allowed to fly in civilian airspace, now Elbit follows with another juicy piece of news: it will soon show...
Legend Two Tiny Home Gets Shipped Fully-Equipped, Aims to Enable a Smarter Lifestyle
14 Feb 2022, 16:01 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Tiny, affordable, with a modern design and cutting-edge technology such as a proprietary AI assistant, and more. These are Nestron’s next-gen, prefabricated houses in a nutshell, aiming to enable a smarter lifestyle. Nestron is relatively...