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.
Fat-Tire TerraVelo Wants to Be the Ideal E-Bike, Comes With a Competitive Battery
6 Jan 2022, 15:41 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Disappointed by current options on the market and aiming to create the ideal e-bike, this guy teamed up with a Chinese factory to build TerraVelo, a solid choice for both off-road and urban rides, boasting an impressive range and long-lasting batte...
Momentum Unveils New Voya E+ Urban Commuter, Its Lightest Electric Bike So Far
6 Jan 2022, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Giant’s lifestyle bike brand Momentum is back with a new series, the Voya E+, which it claims to be its lightest-ever e-bike. It has a very slim design and the look of a traditional bicycle while offering the convenience of an electric two-wh...
SkyDrive's Full-Scale Flying Car Leaves Japan for the First Time, Is on Display at the CES
6 Jan 2022, 11:01 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Japanese air mobility startup SkyDrive introduced its one-seat SD-03 flying car in 2020 and it’s been making significant progress with it since then. Now the company showcased a full-scale version of the vehicle for the first time outside Jap...
REE Unveils New Electric Platform for Delivery Vehicles, Boasts a Range of 370 Miles
6 Jan 2022, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Fully flat, electric, modular, and with a payload of up to 8,800 lb. (almost 4,000 kg), REE Automotive’s newly announced P7 platform is suitable for commercial delivery vehicles and promises to pack up to 35 percent more packages than other c...
LAVO Two-Wheeler Claims to Be the World's First Hydrogen Bike, Modular and Emission-Free
5 Jan 2022, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Australia-based green energy company LAVO boasts of having developed the world’s first integrated hybrid hydrogen battery that combines water with solar power to create green energy. It can store enough electricity to fulfill the needs of an ...
1969 International School Bus Is Now a Rustic, Retro Tiny Home Where Time Stood Still
5 Jan 2022, 13:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / This incredibly cute tiny home will make you reminisce about your childhood school days with sweet nostalgia. Based on a 1969 International Loadstar 1600 school bus, this converted vehicle is now a retro, rustic home on wheels ready to host tourist...
John Deere Reveals Fully Autonomous Tractor, a Giant Robot Ready to Feed the World
5 Jan 2022, 10:40 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Since the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is all about innovation in technology, this year’s edition was the perfect context for John Deere to reveal its fully autonomous tractor that aims to revolutionize agriculture. Based on the manufac...
77-Ft Project Capella Explorer Is a Luxurious Home-at-Sea, Rugged Yet Homey and Warm
5 Jan 2022, 08:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sold back in June, the Project Capella explorer is meant to be a home-at-sea for its new owners. The 77-ft (23.5-m) custom yacht is finally letting us take a peek at its interior design, showing once again what Dutch excellence and luxury are all a...
Pricey, Long-Awaited Arc Vector Motorcycle Might Finally Reach Its First Customers Soon
4 Jan 2022, 17:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It’s been a bumpy ride for Arc’s Vector bike, dubbed the world’s most advanced fully-electric motorcycle. We have been teased with it starting 2018 when the British company unveiled the two-wheeler, but the extravagant vehicle sti...
Guy Gets Creative With a Ford Transit Connect, Turns It Into a Budget-Friendly Camper Van
4 Jan 2022, 15:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There’s only so much you can fit into a Ford Transit Connect, which might not be people’s first choice when it comes to van conversions. But this guy managed to turn it into a practical weekender/road trip camper van for under $6,000. ...
Timberline Solar Makes Your Roof Generate Electricity Using the Power of the Sun
4 Jan 2022, 11:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In our quest of finding cleaner sources of energy, the sun plays an important role, with solar panels continuing to grow in popularity all over the world. U.S.-based company GAF Energy wants to help us harness the power of the sun in the most conve...
OKAI Flaunts New E-Scooter Models at the CES, Including a Powerful, Off-Road Two-Wheeler
4 Jan 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Micro-mobility vehicle manufacturer OKAI has its electric scooters and bikes spread all over the world, aiming to make urban commutes easier, greener, and more fun. The company is now ready to drop new products and it plans to showcase them at this...
Firefly Drone Is the Pickup Truck of the Sky, Can Carry Payloads of 100 Lb for Two Hours
3 Jan 2022, 16:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With a massive payload capacity, long flight duration, and versatility to make it suitable for a wide range of applications, the Firefly heavy-lift UAS (unmanned aerial system) promises to be a radical aircraft meant to open a world of new possibil...
Carbon Fiber CIVI Scooter Is Made the Same Way as the Bugatti Chiron, Weighs Under 26 Lb
3 Jan 2022, 14:55 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When it comes to micro-mobility vehicles, less is more, and that also applies to weight. The whole idea is for the wheeler to get you over short distances in a quick, convenient way, and without further contributing to traffic congestion. Small, li...
Ultra-Strong XC.24 Electric UTV Is Ready for Closed Circuit Racing and Family Rambles
3 Jan 2022, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / If you haven’t heard about Graft until now, don’t worry, neither have we up until recently, because the company is still working on launching its first products. But the Taiwan-based electric vehicle manufacturer seems to have a promisi...
Father and Son Go for a Drive in Style in Gorgeous, Wooden Rolls-Royce Boat Tail
3 Jan 2022, 09:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Rolls-Royce’s hand-built masterpiece, the Boat Tail, held the title for the world’s expensive car until last year, with a whopping price of $28 million. And while few of us can afford to even dream of ever owning the exquisite grand tou...
Golden Age Streamliner Concept Turns Your BMW C 400 X Scooter Into an Art Deco Masterpiece
2 Jan 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Massively spread all across the globe, the pre-war Art Deco style is all about glamour and luxury. It left its mark on everything from buildings to jewelry, fashion, and of course the automotive industry. Aiming to recapture those exuberant times w...
Scottish Pro Turns His Driveway Into a Trials Park Made From Pallets, Sure Looks Like Fun
2 Jan 2022, 16:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Danny MacAskill has always been a daredevil on two wheels and he’s probably feeling more comfortable on a bike than on his own two feet. The Scottish pro cyclist is renowned globally for his riding skills, both when it comes to street trials ...
Artistic Wind Turbine Wall for Homes Wants to Create Energy in an Eye-Pleasing Way
1 Jan 2022, 12:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / If we’re going to start using alternative energy, why not make an art out of it? It’s what this designer had in mind when he came up with his unusual wind turbine wall. As far as wind power goes, we’re used to seeing offshore w...
Customized Tiny Home Has an Interesting Layout and Plenty of Space, Including a Dog Loft
1 Jan 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While tiny houses force you to reprioritize and really put some thought into how you’re going to make the best of every inch of space, more and more people look at them as an escape from the urban bustle. Living tiny has become a global trend...