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.
Hydrogen-Electric Trucks Are a Breath of Fresh Air for Refuse Collection Services
17 Dec 2021, 10:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks are slowly making their way in all parts of the world. They may not be as interesting and attractive as luxury electric cars, but their role in decreasing CO2 emissions for future transportation is just as importa...
“Exceptionally Rare” World War II British Fighter Aircraft Brought Back to the Public
17 Dec 2021, 09:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s that time of the year when gifts are more abundant than ever, and that seems to be the case for the Navy Wings Charity as well, who just added to its collection one of the most important World War II fighter aircraft of all time, thanks ...
Unmanned Long-Range Hydrogen Aircraft to Start Pioneering Flights in France
17 Dec 2021, 07:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A part of the aviation community believes that hydrogen-based propulsion systems for commercial aircraft are still a far-away potential solution for zero emissions, but there are a few companies out there trying to make things happen sooner rather ...
The Longest Full Moon Night of the Year Is Coming Tomorrow
17 Dec 2021, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just before the winter holidays officially kick off, the sky offers us a glamorous show of its own – the last full moon before the winter solstice, one that can be admired for a very long time, so there’s no excuse to miss it this weeke...
180 MPH Electric Seaglider for Coastal Travel to Make Its Grand Debut at Tampa Bay
17 Dec 2021, 05:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric cars, electric ferries, electric air taxis – all of these are promising to shape the future of urban transportation. But when it comes to coastal travel, a different kind of electric beast is gearing up to steal the show, and that is...
Turkish Billionaire Sells His Ultra-Elegant Yacht After a Decade, Still a Real Head Turner
17 Dec 2021, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Private jets and superyachts are among the classic billionaire toys. A fortune built on ash soda is anything but glamorous, but it allowed a Turkish billionaire to indulge in a glamorous lifestyle – a decade ago, he switched from motor yachts...
Finland’s Largest Port Rolls Out Project for Turning Cargo Ships Sewage Into Biogas
16 Dec 2021, 10:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A non-profit organization based in Finland has launched the Ship/t Waste Action, a project that brings together several companies and key players in the maritime industry, in order to stop cargo ships sewage from being thrown into the Baltic Sea, a...
LG Signs Decade-Long Agreement for Nickel Supply With Giant Recycling Company
16 Dec 2021, 08:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Access to raw materials has become a critical issue for electric automakers and their supply chains. One of the ways of transitioning to a low-carbon automotive industry, as well as maintaining a steady supply chain, is through recycling. One of th...
Royal Navy’s Icebreaker Gears up to Spend Christmas on the Antarctic Peninsula
16 Dec 2021, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been an important year for the Royal Navy’s icebreaker, the HMS Protector, and an even more important one is coming up. After its first intensive training in more than five years, the ship is returning to the Antarctic Peninsula, w...
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Is Designing a Hybrid-Electric Carrier Called Roboship
16 Dec 2021, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Several Japanese companies have joined forces to contribute to the large-scale adoption of electric propulsion vessels. The first one will feature large-capacity batteries, versatile generators, and a cutting-edge digital platform. Most of us ar...
Sustainable Canada-U.S. Flights Based on Hydrogen Technology Coming in the Next Years
16 Dec 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is considered the best solution for immediate CO2 reductions in the aviation industry, research and development projects for hydrogen fuel cell systems and electric aircraft continue at full speed as the best s...
Retail Mogul Sells His Luxury Explorer, One of the Largest Sailing Yachts in the World
16 Dec 2021, 04:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As one of the largest sailing yachts in the world, built by a famous shipyard, it’s not surprising that Rosehearty had such a fascinating story – after being custom-designed for the famous media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, it was eventually ...
Airbus’ Maritime Partner Launches Revolutionary Kite Tech Controlled by a Digital Twin
15 Dec 2021, 10:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Airseas, the maritime project of Airbus, used its aeronautical expertise to develop a state-of-the-art sailing system for commercial ships, which combines the traditional principles of sailing with the most advanced autonomous technology. Today&...
Battery Electric Ambulances to Operate on the Roads of California Starting Next Year
15 Dec 2021, 09:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As more and more types of electric vehicles are taking the place of fossil-fueled ones on the roads, it’s not surprising that battery electric ambulances are gearing up to play an increasingly important role not just in the U.S., but in other...
Qantas Becomes the First Australian Airline to Commit to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
15 Dec 2021, 07:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Qantas set an important record for the future of green aviation by becoming the first Australian airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a regular basis. The long-haul SAF-powered flights from London to Australia will soon be followe...
Japanese Billionaire at the ISS Is Like a Kid at Disneyland, Confirms Outrageous Costs
15 Dec 2021, 07:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Fashion mogul Yusaku Maezawa’s dream of traveling to the International Space Station has come true, and it shows. The 46-year-old can’t stop sharing how exciting his space adventure is, from experiencing zero gravity to things as simple...
Russia’s Next-Generation Heavy Strike Drone, the Stealthy Hunter, Breaks Cover
15 Dec 2021, 05:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After much anticipation, the sixth-generation heavy attack drone for the Russian Army was unveiled by the United Aircraft Corporation of the Rostec military-economic institution. Designed as a fierce “loyal wingman” for the Su-57 next-g...
Russian Oligarch’s $198M Superyacht at the Center of Huge Legal Dispute Over His Fortune
15 Dec 2021, 04:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If having a beautiful family and owning some incredibly luxurious assets, including a sailing superyacht worth almost $200 million and a Monaco mansion, seems like an idyllic picture, after the head of the family passes away, all of that fades away...
World’s Largest Biofuel Tests on Marine Engines Successfully Completed in Canada
14 Dec 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Canada-based provider of marine cargo delivery services recently completed its first extensive trials of biodiesel on marine engines, which is not only a premiere for the Great Lakes shipping industry, but also a record-setting performance, as th...
Giorgio Armani Is Officially the New Title Sponsor of the Glam YCCS Superyacht Regatta
14 Dec 2021, 09:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gorgeous sailing superyachts show off their magnificent silhouettes while competing against each other at the famous Superyacht Regatta. One of the most luxurious competitions in the world, this event takes place every year, in Porto Cervo. The upc...