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.
Luxury Shipyard to Launch an Experimental Fuel Cell Ship, Operating as a Floating Lab
28 Jan 2022, 08:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A European luxury shipyard is closer to introducing a unique experimental hybrid vessel, meant to be used as a floating laboratory for hydrogen fuel cells and other green innovations. The goal is to eventually integrate clean energy solutions onboa...
Trailblazing Ammonia-Powered Ship Set to Revolutionize Maritime Transportation
28 Jan 2022, 06:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The maritime industry has been tackling the carbon footprint issue from various points of view, ranging from alternative fuels such as LNG (liquefied natural gas) to hybrid propulsion systems and various on-shore and off-shore charging solutions. W...
Royal Navy’s Next-Generation Jet-Powered Boats Kick Off Training Operations
28 Jan 2022, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to the UK Royal Navy, its aircraft carriers and frigates take center stage, especially the latest one to have joined the fleet in 2021. But, in addition to the fact that the Royal Navy also flaunts other types of impressive vessels, s...
Groundbreaking $665K Luxury Private Helicopter Boasts Cutting-Edge Composite Technology
28 Jan 2022, 04:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For those who dream of having the private jet experience at a smaller scale, there’s a luxury private helicopter that’s currently being developed, promising to disrupt the private aviation sector. Blending performance, luxury, and ease ...
From Ultra-Rich to King of Debt, Ron Perelman Forced to Sell His $106 Million Megayacht
28 Jan 2022, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We all love a good rags-to-riches story, but the ones where the opposite happens can also teach us important lessons. Of course, there’s hardly a matter of “rags” when it comes to the one who was once the richest man in the world,...
Speedboats and Superyachts to Be the Stars of Jake Gyllenhaal’s Future Action Movie
27 Jan 2022, 10:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for those of us who are fans of any type of boat, from classic ones to megayachts – rumors in Hollywood are saying that Jake Gyllenhaal will be starring in a unique action movie where luxury cars are replaced by luxury vessels, wort...
Europe’s Future Military UAS, the Eurodrone, Finally Gets Green Light for Production
27 Jan 2022, 09:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Europe is finally on track to start the production phase of its future Remotely Piloted Aerial System (RPAS) that’s at the heart of the controversial Eurodrone program, also known as the Euromale Rpas. Spain, the fourth of the nations that ar...
Russia’s First Reusable Methane-Powered Rocket Closer to Ambitious Launch Goals
27 Jan 2022, 08:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The global rocket game is gearing up to become more and more interesting. Not only is the UK planning to launch its first rocket in half a century, but Russia is also aiming for a leading position, with its future rocket Amur, which will not only b...
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 Successfully Lands on an Ice Runway in Antarctica, for the First Time
27 Jan 2022, 06:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Antarctica is still a difficult place to conquer when it comes to flying. Glacial runways, difficult weather conditions, and total isolation are some of the challenging factors that make the landing in Antarctica a tough job. Now, for the first tim...
The U.S. Air Force Starts Testing Cargo Hypersonic Flights, Deployed by the Massive Roc
27 Jan 2022, 05:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hypersonic and supersonic flight have gained traction over the past couple of years and are gearing up to change not only commercial flight but also military and strategic operations. The U.S. military is interested in this technology both for coun...
Polish Billionaire’s Megayacht Is a Dazzling Masterpiece, With Three Pools and Two Cinemas
27 Jan 2022, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter where they live in the world, all billionaires have certain things in common, and one of them is the passion for exclusive, stunning luxury toys, including superyachts. The Phoenix II truly is a floating masterpiece, incredibly sumptuous,...
This 21-Year-Old Turned an Old Van Into a Charming Ski Chalet-Inspired Mobile Tiny Home
26 Jan 2022, 09:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no secret that the van life current has gotten incredibly strong over the last couple of years. But what’s even more fascinating is that people are into making their own dream vans, perhaps more than ever before. The best part of D...
This Full-Scale Offshore Charging Station for Hybrid Vessels Is an Industry-First
26 Jan 2022, 08:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With an increasing number of operators in the maritime industry switching to hybrid-electric or battery-electric alternatives to conventional vessels, the demand for offshore charging solutions has also increased. A newly-developed offshore chargin...
Australia’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Plant to Develop an Innovative Energy Storage System
26 Jan 2022, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although the use of hydrogen fuel cell technology for the automotive industry is still controversial, with many claiming that its disadvantages far outweigh its benefits, the hydrogen that is obtained from renewable energy sources continues to be h...
Authorities Take Down Columbia’s Infamous Narco Submarine Builder, Dubbed “The King”
26 Jan 2022, 06:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When talking about submarines, most of us would associate them with the armed forces of various nations. But there’s a different, unique type of submersibles that’s definitely not meant for respectable missions. The so-called “dru...
U.S. Automotive Tycoon Parting With His $38 Million Luxury Yacht, a Performance Beast
26 Jan 2022, 04:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve said it before, but millionaires and superyachts go together like a horse and carriage. An automotive industry tycoon, in particular, would be one to appreciate the craftsmanship and performance of a luxury toy intended for ocean crossi...
Kawasaki’s Rugged Unmanned VTOL Successfully Reaches 2,700 Feet Above Sea Level
25 Jan 2022, 09:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Kawasaki is using its expertise in a very wide area of mobility applications, and one of most exciting ones is the unmanned VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) called the K-Racer, aiming to become a rugged, resilient cargo aircraft for mountainous...
Trailblazing Carrier Ready to Conduct World’s First Liquid Hydrogen Delivery by Sea
25 Jan 2022, 08:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Back in 2019, we were reporting about Kawasaki building the world’s first liquid hydrogen carrier, as part of a groundbreaking project for hydrogen transportation between Australia and Japan. Three years later, the pioneering Suiso Frontier i...
Australia Gearing up to Lead Robot Technology and Remote Operations in Space
25 Jan 2022, 07:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For decades, space exploration has been linked to a very limited number of nations, but a new era is dawning, one where many more countries can make the most of their potential. As the space industry is booming, governments are also investing more ...
Young Woman Turns a Mercedes Minibus Into a Gorgeous, Sustainable Campervan
25 Jan 2022, 06:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With the van life current sweeping over numerous places around the world, it’s only natural that a lot of folks would also turn up the DIY magic. In other words, why spend a fortune on a brand-new campervan when you convert something into one...