Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
“Pioneer of Belfast” Hits the Waves as the Largest Electric Foiling Vessel in the World
28 Apr 2022, 01:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Combining foil technology with an electric powertrain for zero emissions is a growing trend for various types of boats, from racing ones to passenger ferries. Pioneer of Belfast claims to be not only the first of its kind in the commercial workboat...
Greek Shipping Tycoon Is Saying Goodbye to His $18.9 Million Italian Superyacht
28 Apr 2022, 01:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many ultra-rich superyacht owners call themselves yachting connoisseurs, but this Greek millionaire certainly has an advantage since he runs an international shipping empire. Not a pleasure seeker but more of a profit hunter, he saw the potential o...
Scandinavia’s Largest Port Gearing up to Become the Main Methanol Hub in the Region
27 Apr 2022, 05:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last year, the famous Swedish Port of Gothenburg announced that it was building a hydrogen production facility with a 4 MW capacity, together with a Norwegian renewable energy supplier. Continuing on the path toward emissions-free operations, the P...
Jeff Bezos Is Betting on This Creepy Headless Two-Legged Robot for Future Operations
27 Apr 2022, 05:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It seems that it won’t be too long until we will open our doors to humanoid robots, thanking them for delivering our order (not sure what the protocol would be). While cute, generic delivery robots are already starting to roam the streets in ...
A New Marine Dual-Fuel Engine Boasting High Efficiency Paves the Way for Green Vessels
27 Apr 2022, 04:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The future of carbon-neutral aviation and shipping relies not just on innovative, more efficient vehicles but also on new-generation engines that are compatible with alternative fuels. Just as Rolls-Royce is developing upgraded versions of its famo...
USAF-Backed Florida Startup Is Developing a Next-Gen Propulsion System for Flying Cars
27 Apr 2022, 03:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to the emerging UAM (urban air mobility) sector, some companies focus on developing specific eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing), and others on developing vertiports. But a Florida-based new player brings a fresh perspecti...
Bitser Is a Three-Bedroom Haven on Wheels in an Avocado Tree Orchard
27 Apr 2022, 02:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The tiny home “revolution” isn’t showing any signs of fading away, on the contrary. It’s expanding to the hospitality industry as well, meaning that it’s not just about the freedom of a mobile personal dwelling but als...
Danish Millionaire Parts With His Eco-Friendly Luxury Yacht After Decades
27 Apr 2022, 01:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not all luxury yachts are about lavish exotic vacations without any environmental concerns. Long before the current trend of making all boats greener, this sailing yacht owned by a Danish billionaire proved that premium comfort can coexist with a n...
U.S. Marines' Deadly Attack Helicopter Joins Forces With an Equally-Stunning Destroyer
26 Apr 2022, 06:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s nothing like seeing two giants, one in the air and the other one on the water, uniting their forces and acting as one in complex military operations. This time, it was the U.S. Marines’ AH-1Z Viper aircraft and the Navy’s ...
Aphelion Aerospace Conducts Hot Fire Tests for Its Innovative Propulsion Technology
26 Apr 2022, 05:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The space industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, and satellite launch services providers are a big part of that. One of them is a young company based in Wyoming called Aphelion Aerospace, which recently completed rocket engine tests for its...
Prince Albert II of Monaco to Unveil the $92K Electric Personal Aircraft of the Future
26 Apr 2022, 04:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The “democratization of flight” can be seen in many ways, and a Swedish aviation startup has based its entire strategy on this concept. The futuristic Jetson One eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) conquered people’s he...
The First Ritz-Carlton Yacht’s Master Suite Boasts a Private Terrace, Pool, and Concierge
26 Apr 2022, 03:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Ritz-Carlton cruise ships are probably the closest you can get to experiencing traveling onboard a luxury superyacht without owning or chartering one. The famous brand announced that it will be launching its first yacht collection back in 2017,...
This $143K Private Sanctuary With a Glass Facade Is a Limited-Edition, Custom Tiny Home
26 Apr 2022, 02:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who said that all tiny homes must be rustic and classic? This beautiful model proves that space limitations can’t get in the way of modern design. Blending a spacious, elegant layout with premium amenities, it’s no wonder that this limi...
Millionaire Ferrari Race Car Driver Parting With His $21M Floating Mansion
26 Apr 2022, 01:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A truly remarkable superyacht won’t lose its appeal not even in two decades, especially if it’s well taken care of and modernized extensively. The perfect luxury toy for a fine connoisseur of the most sophisticated high-class vehicles, ...
This Futuristic Bullet Plane Is a Game-Changer, Beats Private Jets and Electric Air Taxis
25 Apr 2022, 20:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to private flights, we’ve heard over and over again that eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) are the best solution for green air mobility, and we know that private jets are an unaffordable option for most of us. But ...
Dragonfly-Like Alia Is the Electric Aircraft Gearing up to Make History in the U.S.
24 Apr 2022, 23:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) is seen as the best solution for cutting aviation-related CO2 emissions in the near future, some believe that ditching conventional aircraft engines and replacing them with electric motors is the ultimate goal....
Walmart Heir Reportedly Bought Paul Allen’s Entire Heritage Aviation Collection
22 Apr 2022, 02:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After passing away in 2018, the legendary Microsoft co-founder left behind not only his legacy in the technology world but also a jaw-dropping estate. After several properties, a superyacht, and a space venture were recently sold, it was now time f...
French Millionaire’s $64M Sustainable Luxury Explorer Can Be Self-Sufficient for 50 Days
22 Apr 2022, 01:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This millionaire’s idea of a dream boat was a state-of-the-art adventure vessel that would not only be capable of reaching the most remote places on Earth, including the Arctic, but would also be an educational and research platform. All of t...
Acela Straya 4X4 Fire Truck Brings Military Prowess for Extreme Off-Road Missions
21 Apr 2022, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If mixing the performance of an Isuzu best-in-class truck chassis with features that were previously only available for military vehicles sounds like an awesome idea, that’s because it is. Acela Truck Company used its military expertise to tu...
Sanctions Against Russia Strike Norway’s New Green Cruise Ship, Forced to Halt Operations
21 Apr 2022, 04:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The international sanctions against all Russian-owned or operated companies and assets seem straightforward, but the truth is that the impact of their unforeseen ramifications and consequences will probably take years to sort out. As if we were wit...