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.
Limited-Edition Timepiece From Girard-Perregaux Boasts Aston Martin Racing Green Dial
28 Oct 2021, 09:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Aston Martin’s racing green looks astoundingly on the latest creation from Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Girard-Perregaux. The Laureato Chronograph Aston Martin Edition timepiece is a collaboration between the two iconic brands and is now a...
This Cassette Player on Wheels Is a Grown-Up, Race-Ready Honda Motocompo
28 Oct 2021, 07:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Inspired by the smallest and one of the coolest scooters ever to be released by Honda, this 3D artist revives the Honda Motocompo. But in his vision, the trunk bike is all grown up now and turned into a full-size electric motorcycle that will no lo...
Compact and Versatile X8 Apex Can Fully Inflate an SUV Tire in Under 10 Minutes
27 Oct 2021, 19:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Touted as the world’s most advanced tire inflator, Fanttik’s new X8 Apex is both compact and versatile, being able to inflate any type of tire in the easiest and fastest way possible. Moreover, it brings a few bonus features to the tabl...
Average-Looking Toy Car Is in Fact a Science Lab on Wheels, Packs a Working Speedometer
27 Oct 2021, 15:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While the minimalist design of the PocketLab G-Force reveals nothing about its smart features, this average-looking diecast toy car is,in fact, a cleverly engineered learning tool that boasts of packing sensors and cutting edge technology. Devel...
U.S. to Have the Largest Neighborhood of 3D-Printed Homes, Construction Starts in 2022
27 Oct 2021, 14:26 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / One of the most renowned 3D printing companies on the market announces its plans to build the largest neighborhood of 3D-printed homes to date. That company is ICON and its 3D printer Vulcan has made the headlines multiple times in the past, pro...
Fiennes Launches First Online Store to Sell Pre-War Parts for Bentley and Rolls-Royce Cars
27 Oct 2021, 12:26 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Fiennes has been reviving Bentleys and Rolls-Royce vehicles since 1976, with its Fiennes Parts department being the group’s supplier for pre-war and post-war parts for both car makes. Now the manufacturer/retailer joins the e-commerce revolut...
Airflow Plans to Equip Its eSTOL Aircraft With Honeywell's RDR-84K Multi-Role Radar
27 Oct 2021, 09:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft promise to revolutionize urban air mobility, being able to use compact spaces located in high-density urban areas, eSTOL (electric short take-off and landing) flying devices come with an...
Driving a Tank With Your Toddler on the Streets of Vietnam Is Okay If You're This Guy
26 Oct 2021, 16:28 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There’s really no conceivable scenario you could imagine in which a father and his toddler take a relaxed ride in a tank on public roads, in mid-day, in a no-war zone. Unless you’re this guy. The fastest and most popular combat vehic...
Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Fuel-Cell Truck Received Approval for Use on Public Roads
26 Oct 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In its ambitious endeavor to electrify its vehicle fleet, Daimler Trucks has been working hard on its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck prototype, conducting multiple tests of the fuel-cell heavy-duty commercial truck. Unfortunately though, up until now, a...
Rain Catcher 3D-Printed House Is Self-Sufficient, Makes the Most of Nature's Resources
26 Oct 2021, 13:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / 3D printing is regarded as the future of architecture as more and more companies are starting to see the benefits of the technology and to implement it in their business. The Rain Catcher 3D printed house concept is just one of the many examples, a...
First Wind Turbine Blade Factory to Be Built in the U.S. Will Cost Over $200 Million
26 Oct 2021, 11:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Siemens Gamesa plans to build the first offshore wind turbine blade factory in the United States, an investment that will cost over $200 million. Spanish/German wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa chose Portsmouth, Virginia as the location ...
The Lifestyle Vehicle From Canoo Will Be Equipped With Panasonic Batteries
26 Oct 2021, 08:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While we’re waiting for Canoo’s loft on wheels, the Lifestyle Vehicle, to hit the market, the L.A.-based EV manufacturer keeps us going with constant updates on the versatile minivan. We now find out that the vehicle will be equipped wi...
Rugged E-Scooter Is All the Rage in India Right Now, Sells Like Hot Cakes
26 Oct 2021, 07:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Rugged electric scooter is absurdly touted as the strongest EV ever by its manufacturer, but bragging aside, the two-wheeler is selling like hot cakes in India. eBikeGo launched the e-scooter two months ago and bookings for it are still insa...
Give Your Kid a Break From the Digital With These Unique, Handmade Toy Cars With Attitude
25 Oct 2021, 19:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Before this digital era and all the fancy video games and remote-controlled toys, there was simplicity. But one that brought you pure joy. That’s the feeling the team at Bigblock Customs is trying to revive with its handmade classic toy cars,...
Massive LNG-Fueled Cruise Ship AIDAcosma Is 1,105-Ft Long, Kisses Water for the First Time
25 Oct 2021, 15:52 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / German cruise line AIDA recently got to see its new kiss mouth ship, the AIDAcosma completing its first voyage on the Ems river in Germany. This mammoth of a vessel measures 1,105 ft (337 m) and is the second ship in its fleet to run on LNG (lique...
U-Boat Worx's New Sub Is the Fastest in Its Fleet, Has the Interior of a Luxury Supercar
25 Oct 2021, 14:27 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Dutch submarine manufacturer U-Boat Worx recently announced a new addition to its fleet and it claims it is the fastest one in its lineup. The Super Sub is touted as the most hydrodynamic sub on the market and it is the first product in the comp...
Piaggio Teams Up With Oil and Gas Giant to Speed Up the Micromobility Revolution
25 Oct 2021, 11:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Piaggio teams up with one of the biggest oil and gas companies in the world to speed up the global growth of the two and three-wheeled electric vehicle market. British multinational energy provider BP has recently announced a partnership with th...
Riding Your Bike on the Blade of a Wind Turbine Is How You Advocate for Climate Change
25 Oct 2021, 06:45 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Around 29 percent of the energy we use comes from renewable sources. It is a good start, but not enough. This is why we have to keep on working on increasing those numbers. And what better way to draw attention to the matter and make a statement th...
These 3D-Printed Bike Saddles Are Guaranteed to Improve Your Riding Experience
24 Oct 2021, 09:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The bike industry is just one of the many that have been transformed by the ingenuity and versatility of 3D printing. Manufacturers take advantage of the appealing freedom of this technology. From frames to smaller parts and bike gear such as helme...
Bonc Bike May Come With a Minimalist Look, But There's More to It Than Meets the Eye
23 Oct 2021, 07:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Made in the U.K., the Bonc Bike promises long-range and affordability in a minimalist, yet stylish package. The problem with most e-bikes on the market today is that they tend to be way too bulky for what they have to offer, not to mention the f...