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.
Increased Access to Green Fuels Is Critical for Advancing Large-Scale Sustainable Shipping
11 Feb 2022, 08:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Transitioning to a green future in all mobility-related sectors is not just about developing innovative vehicles and the required infrastructure, but also about ensuring constant, cost-effective access to clean alternatives to fuel. A clean hydroge...
This New Cabin Inspired by Residential Luxury Boasts Collins Aerospace-Developed Seats
11 Feb 2022, 07:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Until eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) will make air travel much faster, we still have to deal with the unpleasant parts of long, exhausting flights. But airlines keep working on ways to make these flights more comfortable for passen...
New Jersey’s Capital Closer to Introducing Self-Driving e-Shuttles for Public Transit
11 Feb 2022, 06:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The City of Trenton is closer to implementing an innovative, eco-friendly solution for public transit, becoming the first large-scale urban transit system in the U.S. to use self-driving shuttles. A recent $5 million grant will help advance the Tre...
Future Hybrid-Electric VTOL With a 1,000-Mile Range Ready to Change U.S. Regional Travel
11 Feb 2022, 05:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new player is getting ready to take its chance on the VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) market. Founded by experts in propulsion systems, Odys Aviation has the ambitious goal of launching a hybrid-electric aircraft that makes clean regional tr...
Rolls-Royce Writes Rail History, Powers UK’s Pioneering Hybrid-Electric Passenger Train
11 Feb 2022, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What claims to be UK’s first hybrid diesel-battery-electric passenger train has entered service with Chiltern Railways. This is a historic first for both the country’s railway system and for the brand’s acclaimed mtu power systems...
Shipping Billionaire Parting With the Head-Turning Futuristic Trimaran That He Envisioned
11 Feb 2022, 02:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As great as it is to enjoy a truly unique-looking, custom-built luxury yacht, as difficult it might be to sell it when you decide to move on. This futuristic-looking trimaran became instantly famous for its awe-inspiring, unusual design, but it see...
New Icebreaking Tanker to Expand Green Energy Transportation from the Russian Arctic
10 Feb 2022, 08:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japanese marine transportation giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) will play an important part in the large-scale Arctic LNG 2 Project meant to expand the marine transportation of eco-friendly energy resources from the Russian Arctic region with the he...
HyPoint to Develop a Groundbreaking Hydrogen Fuel Cell System at Its New UK Facility
10 Feb 2022, 06:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Among other things, Britain also intends to become a leader in the hydrogen economy and has the potential for it, according to government officials and various players in mobility-related industries. The recent inauguration of a hydrogen fuel cell ...
TV Star Ditches Luxury Mansion for a Custom Campervan, Ready for the Van Life
10 Feb 2022, 05:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The van life fever is taking over celebrities as well, and not just for a few days of adventures on the road. This British TV star has taken a step that more and more people are going for these days – swapping a costly house with some form of...
Stylish Tadpole Tiny Home Is Built on a Unique Trailer That Doubles as a Car Transporter
10 Feb 2022, 04:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Folks at New Zeeland-based Build Tiny are very popular for their versatile models that blend a high level of functionality with incredibly-chic interiors. Always catering to their customers’ specific needs, the beloved brand has now come up w...
Swiss Hydrogen-Powered Hyperplane Could Travel Anywhere Almost as Fast as a Rocket
10 Feb 2022, 03:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Increased speed and autonomous capabilities seem to be some of the main features of future flight. In an era where digital interconnection is at its peak, it seems natural to also expect ultra-fast deliveries to connect various points around the gl...
Real-Estate Millionaire’s Former Luxury Yacht Is a Stunning Sporty Toy With Italian DNA
10 Feb 2022, 02:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Throughout its long life, a luxury yacht can change ownership several times, each time entering a new family and starting new adventures, usually marked by a changed name, as well. This seems to be the case for this unusual, sleek yacht with Italia...
Innovative Hybrid-Electric Vessel Running on Sustainable Fuel Begins Operating in the U.S.
9 Feb 2022, 08:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Harvey Gulf International Marine says it’s the owner of the only carbon-neutral Platform Supply Vessels (PSV) in the world, and it recently started operating an innovative tri-fuel vessel in the U.S. Harvey Gulf wants to become more than a...
USAF Backs a Groundbreaking Satellite Project, Proving the Impact of Weather Security
9 Feb 2022, 07:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is investing in an innovative project that’s developing a cutting-edge constellation of weather satellites, proving that climate security is becoming an increasingly important part of the defense strategy. When i...
Energy Observer 2 Is the Next-Gen Hydrogen Ship That Will Disrupt the Shipping Industry
9 Feb 2022, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The next-generation cargo ship that promises to disrupt the maritime industry comes from France. Energy Observer has used the extensive knowledge and experience acquired with the help of its first revolutionary ship, a zero-emissions floating labor...
Forget Ferries, Seaplanes Are Ready to Take Island Hopping to the Next Level
9 Feb 2022, 04:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Are seaplanes gearing up to become an important asset for regional transportation? They are starting to look like an interesting option for island hopping, and small steps are being made in this direction in Europe. One of them is the upcoming laun...
The eVTOL With a Record Number of Pre-Orders to Boast a Top-Level Composite Fuselage
9 Feb 2022, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Italian aerospace giant Leonardo is the latest addition to the impressive list of collaborators for the development of the VX4. Its expertise in composite aerostructures will be used to take this eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) to th...
Monaco Millionaire Owns Both an Exquisite French Superyacht and a Prized Luxury Regatta
9 Feb 2022, 02:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few things define true luxury as well as yachting does. But while most millionaires either go for a motor superyacht or a classic sailing yacht, this particular one is enjoying both worlds. Why choose when he can have both? His racing boat is winni...
easyJet Is Using Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Carbon Emissions Across Its Fleet
8 Feb 2022, 08:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are more ways than one to achieve the zero-emission Holy Grail in aviation, and even if some may seem less impactful, they still contribute to getting to the destination faster. Airlines know all about this, and easyJet more than some, with i...
A Century-Old Fishing Vessel Is Being Brought Back to Life in Gig Harbor, Washington
8 Feb 2022, 07:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The latest yachts and cargo vessels dazzle us with their design innovations and incredible capabilities, but this doesn’t mean that we should forget all about the forefathers of these modern boats. Luckily, some of them can be still be restor...