Otilia Drăgan
3,812 ARTICLES
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.
Auto Advance Claims the Title of World’s First Dual-Fuel Battery Hybrid Car Carrier
30 Nov 2021, 07:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As cars and trucks become more environmentally friendly, so do the vessels required for transporting them around the world. Pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) are starting to use not only alternative fuels but also hybrid propulsion technologies, ...
This Superyacht With a Golf Pad Could Become the Largest Yacht Ever Bought With NFTs
30 Nov 2021, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cryptocurrencies are slowly making their way on the luxury markets of superyachts and private jets. A bold luxury yacht seller has recently announced that the beautiful Vianne model can be purchased with any major cryptocurrency, which would repres...
Rothschild Dynasty’s Heir Is Selling His Luxury Superyacht for Almost $100 Million
30 Nov 2021, 05:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sometimes, billionaires’ toys can become just as famous as their owners, even it happens due to reasons that might be considered negative. The majestic Planet Nine, although a spectacular yacht in its own right, made headlines years ago when ...
The Ultra-Realistic Humanoid Robot Ai-Da Breaks Boundaries Once Again
29 Nov 2021, 10:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ai-Da, the world’s first humanoid robot artist, and one of the most famous robots ever, continues to push the boundaries of “normality,” and make headlines with its daring achievements. After becoming the first humanoid robot to c...
Australia Drops Massive Project for Its First Paved Runway in Antarctica, After Five Years
29 Nov 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Antarctica is a territory that’s difficult to “conquer” even today, with all the available advancements in technology. A good example of that is the recent announcement made by Australia’s environment minister, Sussan Ley, c...
Norway to Build One of the World’s First High-Speed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boats
29 Nov 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the next years, green shipping is expected to become the norm, instead of the exception. Although more difficult to implement on vessels, compared to cars, hybrid-electric systems, and hydrogen fuel cell technology are an important path to decar...
This Week’s Total Solar Eclipse in Antarctica Is a Stunning, Exclusive Event
29 Nov 2021, 06:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A solar eclipse, whether total or partial, is a special event in any circumstance, but this upcoming one is even more spectacular because of the location where it will be visible from. The fact that this total solar eclipse can be seen in Antarctic...
Inside the Surprising Gunyah Tiny House, a Fully Off-Grid Stylish Home Away From Home
29 Nov 2021, 05:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For those who enjoy going on road trips and connecting with nature, a literal home away from home can be the perfect solution, as long as it’s also easy to carry around and fully off-grid. The Gunyah tiny home ticks all the boxes while also b...
Tata Motors Billionaire’s Luxury Yacht Is Gorgeous, the Biggest One Built in Turkey
29 Nov 2021, 04:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When your name is connected to one of the biggest names in the Indian automotive industry, it’s only natural to expect the best in terms of personal vehicles, including private jets and yachts. Designed to become one of the most beautiful con...
An Old Railway Yard in Italy Will Be Turned Into a Modern, Sustainable Urban Space
26 Nov 2021, 11:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More and more architectural and design projects are centered around sustainable concepts, integrating the natural surroundings in a harmonious way, and enabling a stronger connection with nature. The future Parco Romana, in Italy, is a great exampl...
This Modern Wind Propulsion System for Shipping Is Both Ingenious and Easy
26 Nov 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Traditional sources of energy, such as solar power and wind power, have made a major comeback these past years, as more and more industries are moving toward sustainability. In addition to new vessels being specifically built to incorporate modern ...
Airports Gear Up to Implement NASA's Software for Reducing Delays and Saving Fuel
26 Nov 2021, 08:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The NASA-developed technology that drastically saves time for passengers, while also helping save fuel and cut CO2 emissions, is ready to be implemented at 27 airports across the U.S., including Orlando International. The more time that airplane...
Fuel, Cars and Other Goods Transported Safely Thanks to Operation Sentinel’s Warships
26 Nov 2021, 07:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A major part of what Navy forces do is related to maritime patrol and making sure that vessels passing through risky areas can complete their missions safely. In addition, the international economy depends a great deal on the goods carried by such ...
The Airbus H225M in Naval Combat Configuration Is a Force to Be Reckoned With
26 Nov 2021, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The H225M utility helicopter developed by Airbus has already proven its remarkable versatility in combat areas all over the world, with a total of 140,000 flight hours under its belt, as of 2021. But the latest H225M to be delivered is even more im...
Famous Billionaire Gets a New Stunning 377-Foot Superyacht With Underwater Lights
26 Nov 2021, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the privileges of being a billionaire is working with the best brands in any field. When it comes to superyachts, collaborating with a world-famous shipyard and a prestigious design studio can only lead to an exceptional “home awa...
This New 70 HP-Equivalent Narrow Electric Tractor Won an Innovation Award
25 Nov 2021, 11:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While luxury electric cars are making everybody swoon, other types of electric vehicles are conducting a “quiet revolution” behind the scenes. In addition to the introduction of drones, agriculture is also about to be transformed by the...
America’s Most Northern EV Fast Chargers Have Just Been Inaugurated in Alaska
25 Nov 2021, 09:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to electric vehicles, “range anxiety” is still one of the main concerns, but as more and more EVs are out on the roads, another important issue that needs to be addressed has to do with the expansion of EV charging network...
BAE Systems’ Next-Gen Hybrid Propulsion Solution for Vessels Is Already Making Waves
25 Nov 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / More and more hybrid-electric propulsion solutions are envisioned for various means of transportation, ranging across land-based, water-based, and air-based vehicles. One of the biggest names in the technology world, BAE Systems, is now joining the...
This Record-Breaking Digital Superyacht Was Sold for a Whopping $650K
25 Nov 2021, 07:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Superyachts are some of the most coveted luxury goods not just in the real world but in the virtual one as well. Aptly named the Metaflower Super Mega Yacht, this digital yacht just broke the record for the most expensive NFT asset in the popular g...
Upcoming Comet Leonard Is This Year’s Brightest One, a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event
25 Nov 2021, 06:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve had our share of stunning celestial events this year, including an orange-tinted full moon, the century’s longest partial lunar eclipse, and a beautiful meteor shower. But the thing about this upcoming event is that it’s tru...