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.
Boeing Hit With Baffling Rejection by Canada for Its Future Fighter Jet Fleet
3 Dec 2021, 09:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Canada’s “Future Fighter Capability” project hasn’t been exactly smooth sailing so far. After two of the initial five bidders backed out before the competition even began, an unexpected elimination of one of the top-level pa...
Neutron Is a Next-Gen Rocket That Can Stand on Its Own and Return to the Launch Site
3 Dec 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rocket Lab wants to top the success of its Electron launch vehicle, which claims the title of the second most frequently launched American rocket since 2019, with an even more innovative model, Neutron. This rocket integrates so many innovations th...
Volocopter to Build a Bespoke eVTOL Mobility System in the Futuristic NEOM City
3 Dec 2021, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year, we have seen quite a few eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) being developed in places all over the world, but the next step is developing a new infrastructure dedicated to urban air mobility (UAM). What better place to do th...
Dassault's New Business Jet Can Fly Almost Anywhere, Premieres a Cabin Skylight
3 Dec 2021, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The reputable Dassault Aviation is one step closer to launching the extra widebody Falcon 6X, a new generation business jet that will offer not only the longest range in its class but also an innovative cabin for an even higher level of comfort and...
Billionaire Sheikh Wants $126M for His Almost-New Superyacht, a Stunning Palace on Water
3 Dec 2021, 05:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the benefits of being the billionaire owner of a luxury yacht building company, among other things, is that in case a customer suddenly backs out from a project, you can simply keep that gorgeous yacht for yourself. And, when you've had...
An Autonomous Shuttle Service to Launch in Fishers, Indiana, Before Christmas
2 Dec 2021, 10:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for everyone living in Fishers, Indiana: a free autonomous shuttle service, powered by the Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), will be launching by the end of the month. TMF and Energy Systems Network (ESN) have launched the Together in...
The First Hydrogen Fueling of a Passenger Ferry in the U.S. Is a Success
2 Dec 2021, 09:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen fuel cells are seen by many as one of the best green solutions for trucking, aviation, and shipping. But, just as with electric cars, implementing this solution is not only about efficient propulsion systems, but also about the adequate in...
United and Boeing Write History, Flying the First SAF-Powered Aircraft With 100 Passengers
2 Dec 2021, 07:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / United Airlines made headlines earlier this year, when it announced that it has signed the biggest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase contract in history, and it has now taken another huge step. Together with Boeing and other major partners, ...
Sanlorenzo Blends Luxury With Advanced Green Technology for Its New Flagship Superyacht
2 Dec 2021, 06:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As it usually happens, some businesses thrive during challenging times, while others are barely surviving. Confirming once again that superyachts aren’t anywhere close to going out of style, the Sanlorenzo luxury shipyard is crowning a succes...
The Famous $92K Personal Electric Aircraft Is Almost Sold Out, in Record Time
2 Dec 2021, 05:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) sector is growing fast all over the world, gearing up to “explode” in the next few years. Although testing and certification take a long time, a lot of eVTOLs are already very close to ...
Real Estate Mogul Rick Caruso Is Selling His All-American Yacht, Celebrities’ Favorite
2 Dec 2021, 04:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not surprising that celebrities’ favorite party yachts for special occasions or lavish vacations are owned by equally wealthy and well-known people but who aren’t in the spotlight as much due to the nature of their activities...
Norway to Begin Operating Two $24 Million Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cargo Vessels
1 Dec 2021, 11:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A year ago, the Wilhelmsen maritime group was awarded a major funding by the Norwegian state, for the construction of its pioneering zero-emissions hydrogen vessels. Now, the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has approved the state aid, which means...
These Sustainable and Stylish EV Charging Station Concepts Are Anything but Boring
1 Dec 2021, 10:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ever since the dreaded “range anxiety” became a major topic in relation to electric vehicles, there’s also been a lot of talk about charging stations. Most of times, this talk centers around performance, efficiency, and durability...
An Autonomous Shuttle Service Supported by ESA Debuts 5G and Satellite Communications
1 Dec 2021, 08:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What do autonomous driving technologies have in common with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency? The answer is satellite communication. If the future of transportation is about green vehicles that are also self-driving and conne...
Pratt & Whitney Joins the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Race, Together With Embraer
1 Dec 2021, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is one of the keywords of 2021 when it comes to the aerospace industry. Although various alternatives to jet fuel have been researched for decades, this year marked the acceleration of this transition process, with s...
Safety and Style Are a Perfect Match in the New 2022 Ventana Motorhome
1 Dec 2021, 06:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As a lot of folks are getting ready for upcoming winter road trips, companies in the RV industry are showing off the new 2022 models. Newmar is a well-known name in this industry, with an extensive line of motorhomes, ranging from basic models to u...
Russian Oligarch Is Selling His Multi Award-Winning Superyacht, a Jaw-Dropping Masterpiece
1 Dec 2021, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What kind of yacht would someone who is not only an industrial billionaire but the owner of a luxury yacht builder himself choose? One that’s over the top in every way, of course. Hence the name of Galactica Super Nova, perhaps the most stunn...
This Friendly Robot Helps Isolated People in Japan Socialize From a Distance
30 Nov 2021, 11:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Robots can do scary things, like the famous military robot dog armed with a rifle, they can perform services, like the ones used for deliveries, but they can also help create a deeper connection between members of society. A local government in Jap...
Skoda Wants a Green Internal Fleet, First e-Trucks Have Already Started Operating
30 Nov 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A green automotive industry is much more than just about the vehicles on the road. An entire circuit that includes complex operations throughout the supply chain, then the production phase, followed by vehicle transportation and delivery, needs to ...
Game-Changing Flight Simulator Combines an F-16 Cockpit With Virtual Reality Technology
30 Nov 2021, 09:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On one hand, futuristic war scenarios with drones and robots are starting to look more and more like scenes from Sci-Fi movies, and on the other hand, combat training is also leaning more toward virtual reality. Virtual reality became an importa...