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.
World’s First Zero-Emissions Polar Exploration Vehicle Is Ready To Get On Ice
29 Jun 2021, 09:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Venturi Antarctica has been a work-in-progress for years, being developed and constantly improved for more than 10 years. Now the world’s first all-electric polar exploration vehicle is ready to be deployed in its first mission. The journe...
More Miles and Better Charging Rates for the World's First Solar Electric Car
29 Jun 2021, 07:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’ve heard a lot about Sion, the world’s first solar electric vehicle (SEV), during the last few years. The car concept developed by the German startup Sono Motors was first announced for pre-orders in 2017 but things got delayed and t...
This Fat Bike Is Great for Off-Road Adventures. Foldable and Affordable, too
29 Jun 2021, 06:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / This foldable electric fat bike from Chinese e-mobility brand ADO (A Dece Oasis) is supposedly the most affordable available on the market. The bike is intended for both urban commutes as well as weekend adventures on rugged terrain. The A20F bi...
Meet Colossus, the RC Car That Can Tow a Porsche Taycan and an S 63 at Once
28 Jun 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A toy car that can pull over 10,000 lbs without even looking like it’s struggling. That’s right, meet Colossus, the world’s strongest radio-controlled (RC) car. The guys at Innovation RC recently posted a video boasting their A...
Double Guinness World Record-Breaker Goes Alpine Biking on the Edge in Italy
28 Jun 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / He’s a professional cyclist and a double Guinness World Record breaker, including the one for the fastest 1,312 miles (400m) hurdles on a bicycle. Austrian trials mountain biker Tom Oehler shows us how to make via ferrata on your bike. No err...
Guy Creates Viral Music Video Using the Electric Devices in His Home
28 Jun 2021, 10:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It definitely killed in the 70s and it’s still popular today. You can find a plethora of versions of the Rasputin song on the Internet, based on the Boney M hit released in 1979. But none of them are played by electric toothbrushes, elec...
Fans of the Mandalorian Can Go in Bounty Hunting Missions With LEGO's New Sets
28 Jun 2021, 09:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Mandalorian melted hearts and left us longing for the next season of bounty-hunting missions and gazing into Baby Yoda’s irresistible eyes. But meanwhile, we can pass the time easier by building the Child, the Imperial Cruiser, and other ...
Meet the Smart Device That Teaches You How To Run Correctly
28 Jun 2021, 07:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Just because you’re trying to exercise, doesn’t mean you’re doing it correctly. Running can be a great way to improve your physical and mental health, but it can also cause muscle and joint traumatisms if done the wrong way. This ...
Ducati Line of Jackets Promises Riders a Cool Summer in Total Freedom
25 Jun 2021, 17:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / ‘Tis the season to take your bike out of the garage and just ride. Summer means freedom on two wheels, and Ducati’s line of jackets is here to make sure you are kept cool, ventilated, comfortable, and safe on your rides. The Italian...
Astronauts on the ISS Are Out on a Spacewalk and You Can Watch Them LIVE
25 Jun 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts are out on a spacewalk to install a new solar array on the International Space Station (ISS) and you can watch them while they’re working. The ISS will receive a power boost soon thanks to N...
Drones Can Give Us Access to Cleaner Water Faster and at Lower Costs
25 Jun 2021, 13:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Clean water is a basic necessity, but it can be a costly one for the utility companies and authorities responsible for the job. Drones can be a game-changer in this department, thanks to the simple but effective Nixie water sampling system. Nixie a...
2-in-1 Smart Glasses Turn from Sunglasses Into Reading Glasses With a Swipe
25 Jun 2021, 09:12 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / These 32ºN glasses are probably the last pair you’ll ever have to buy. They can adapt to your every need and turn from sunglasses into reading glasses at a simple touch. They were developed by Deep Optics, a company based in Israel, w...
Style, Speed, and Sustainability in a Small Package. Meet the Wave e-550 E-Boat
25 Jun 2021, 07:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Teased since 2017, the Wave e-550 electric boat has finally got into the water, proving that style, speed, and sustainability can come in small packages as well. The electric vessel is the creation of the Italo-Spanish vessel manufacturer Magon...
2021 Mercedes-AMG G 63 Still Looks Powerful in Wooden Version
24 Jun 2021, 17:16 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A bold warrior. That’s how this Vietnamese artist sees the 2021 Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV. And he managed to perfectly capture the powerfulness of the car in his wooden sculpture. Woodworking Art is a YouTube channel managed by a Vietnamese a...
New E-Scooter from Petronas SRT and Velocifero Promises Stylish Urban Rides
24 Jun 2021, 15:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Petronas Sepang Racing Team (Petronas SRT) joins the “electric two-wheeler” revolution as it recently shook hands with Velocifero to develop a limited-edition Mad Air electric kick scooter. The PSRT Velocifero Mad Air scooter promise...
Aliens Could Have Been Watching Us for the Last 5,000 Years
24 Jun 2021, 13:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It is quite arrogant of us to think we’re the only beings to populate this vast Universe. So it is only logical to assume that just as we are constantly searching for alien lifeforms, so are they. In fact, research reveals that aliens could h...
Not for Unauthorized Personnel! Airbus 350 Pilot Reveals Some Cool Plane Secrets
24 Jun 2021, 12:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Yes, pilots do take naps on planes! But there’s so much more that we, in our blissful ignorance, are not being told or shown. This pilot shares some cool, secret compartments of an Airbus 350, which are hidden from our passenger's eyes. ...
This Backpack Umbrella’s Got It All: Bluetooth, a Cooling Fan, and Solar Panels
24 Jun 2021, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Neither rain, nor heat will ruin your summer vacation with this simple yet genius item: a foldable backpack umbrella that comes with a cooling fan, UV sun protection, Bluetooth speakers, and a solar panel. Let us introduce you to EZ’s Fun...
World’s First Skateboard for Hydrogen and Electric Trucks Is Light and Modular
24 Jun 2021, 07:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’re all about sustainability in this day and age and that also applies to the vehicles we drive, including heavy trucks. This skateboard chassis from Gaussin claims to be the world’s first 100 hydrogen or all-electric platform designe...
Massive Rosenbauer Panther 8X8 Firetruck Is Made of Almost 3,000 LEGO Pieces
23 Jun 2021, 16:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ask a bunch of kids what they want to be when they grow up and I bet you the “firefighter” profession will pop up more often than you’d imagine. So it is no wonder that firetrucks are such popular toys, and sometimes, they stick w...