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.
Sailing Champion to Break the Wind-Powered Land Speed Record of 126 MPH With a New Craft
22 Feb 2022, 04:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More than a decade ago, Richard Jenkins and his Greenbird set the Wind Powered Land Speed World Record at 126.1 mph (202.9 kph). Now, the Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ) is gearing up to break that impressive record. A new vehicle is already being...
Millionaire Owner Flees After Having Abandoned His Damaged Luxury Yacht on a Beach
22 Feb 2022, 03:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Even the most glamorous, expensive superyachts can end up having a tragic fate. This beautiful vessel was built for a famous Arab sheik and was a popular party boat for officials in Marbella, Spain, but decades later, it ended up in the hands of lo...
A Maritime Technology Giant Is Turning Ships Into “Vacuum Cleaners” for the Sea
21 Feb 2022, 08:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The latest regulations have determined ship owners and operators to implement various innovative solutions in order to meet the sustainability targets and contribute to lower levels of harmful emissions. Scrubbers have already started to be used on...
Scania to Develop a Test Track for Autonomous and Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles
21 Feb 2022, 07:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sweden has already proven to be one of the pioneers of sustainable transportation, and Scania, the truck manufacturing giant, is playing an important part in that. The heavy-duty vehicles of the future could be both fully electric and autonomous, a...
Stunning Futuristic Museum Dubbed “World’s Most Beautiful Building”, to Open in Dubai
21 Feb 2022, 06:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A mysterious video shows a flying object, similar to a spacecraft, not landing on top of a building, but entering it, as the building’s roof slides open. This isn’t some scene from a videogame, but a presentation video of the new Museum...
Ocean Eco 60 Coupe Is the Sportiest Electric Solar Catamaran, Promises a Thrilling Ride
21 Feb 2022, 05:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Luxury and sustainability are starting to blend well when it comes to boat building, and several electric catamarans have proven to be successful on the market. The German brand Alva Yachts has already established itself as a prestigious manufactur...
Parts of One of the Most Iconic Airliners in History Are Headed for a Unique Auction
21 Feb 2022, 04:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Various studies, including ones conducted by Airbus, show that the increased demand for fuel-efficient, eco-friendly aircraft will lead to most of the older-generation models being completely replaced by new ones in just a few decades. But another ...
A World-Famous Designer’s Former Sailing Yacht Shows the Meaning of Classic Elegance
21 Feb 2022, 03:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most of the world’s wealthiest people want to own the latest, flashiest toys, but some of them are more interested in the timeless beauty of classic vehicles, whether they be cars, boats, or airplanes. Owning a gorgeous classic sailing yacht ...
This Japanese Science Vessel Drilled Deeper Beneath the Ocean Than Any Other in History
19 Feb 2022, 16:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This massive floating laboratory developed in Japan was the first to introduce the riser technology, inspired by the one used by oil rigs, to the world of scientific ocean drilling. More than half a century ago, the scientific community embarked...
Saudi Arabia’s Futuristic Oxagon Industrial City to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Modules
18 Feb 2022, 08:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A futuristic city-state called NEOM is currently being built in the Tabuk province of Saudi Arabia, and it will include an unusual octagonal-shaped urban center meant to become a revolutionary logistics and manufacturing hub, operating entirely on ...
Giant Aircraft Maintenance Services Provider to Start Using SAF, Completes First Trial
18 Feb 2022, 07:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Last year has been a significant one for SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) development, from the U.S. government’s “SAF Grand Challenge,” to huge SAF purchases from major airlines and several tests using this alternative fuel. This ...
Fully-Electric E-Pusher to Advance Zero-Emissions Shipping, Powered by Swappable Batteries
18 Feb 2022, 06:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Developing proper charging stations for battery-electric vessels along important international commercial routes is one of the most important steps for transitioning to zero-emission shipping. One of the newest projects that demonstrate this is a s...
Radical Long-Range Cargo Drone Takes to the Sky, Can Recharge Its Batteries in Flight
18 Feb 2022, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Future cargo delivery will be emissions-free and autonomous in both commercial and military fields. With the advancement of autonomous technology, hybrid-electric propulsion, and even supersonic technology, logistics will never look the same again....
Big Pharma Millionaire Parting With His Luxury Yacht Created by a Famous Designer
18 Feb 2022, 04:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As recent reports in the superyacht industry have shown, this particular sector has bounced back quickly after sales have slowed down due to the pandemic and continue to thrive. Young tech entrepreneurs are interested in investing in luxury toys su...
New Air Taxi Ride Sharing Platform to Boost Southeast Asia’s Future Green Aviation
17 Feb 2022, 09:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / AirAsia is set to become one of the leaders of UAM (urban air mobility) in Southeast Asia, after a recent agreement for the purchase of a minimum of 100 eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing). This acquisition also confirms Vertical Aerosp...
Blast Moonstruck Is a $81K Sophisticated Watch for the Modern Astronomer
17 Feb 2022, 08:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Those who are fascinated by eclipses and anything related to the sun and the moon can now follow these celestial events by simply taking a look at their wrist. Luxury watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has unveiled a limited-edition timepiece that’s no...
New Project Aimed at Advancing the Use of SAF in Helicopter Engines Kicks Off
17 Feb 2022, 06:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is heralded as a game-changer not just for commercial airplanes but also for helicopters. But in order to take it to large-scale use, cooperation between various players in the aerospace industry is essential. Sa...
Candela’s Newest High-Performance Electric Boat Flies Above Water for the First Time
17 Feb 2022, 05:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Swedish company Candela has quickly become one of the top names in electric boating, after the launch of the world’s first foiling electric boat, in 2018. The Candela C-7 has won numerous awards in the meantime, but the C-8 is gearing up to t...
World’s First Boeing 757 Turned Flying Fire Truck to Take to the Sky in Two Years
17 Feb 2022, 04:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainability has been a buzzword over the last few years. When it comes to aviation, there are several ways to go about it, in addition to the use of alternative fuels and developing hybrid-electric propulsion systems. Converting retired aircraft...
Legendary Tech Billionaire’s Iconic Luxury Yacht Is Still an Awe-Inspiring Masterpiece
17 Feb 2022, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some of the most iconic Silicon Valley tech billionaires also made waves with their head-turning superyachts, each with remarkable, unique features. In the case of Jim Clark’s Hyperion, this imposing vessel was not only the largest sloop at t...