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.
Sea the Stars Is a Millionaire’s Dream for Star-Gazing and Daring Expeditions
11 Nov 2021, 06:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Yachting enthusiasts had the opportunity to admire some great-looking models at this year’s various boat shows, but they’re always “hungry” for new designs. From the wildest concepts to the most fabulous innovations, yachts&...
Airbus Demonstrates Game-Changing Formation Flight, as the Easiest Way to Cut Emissions
11 Nov 2021, 05:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are two main things we hear about regarding the future of sustainable aviation: alternative fuels and electric aircraft. Unfortunately, both are still controversial and require small steps, so it will be a while until they can start making a ...
Norway Launched a Trailblazing Air Mobility Incubator for eVTOL Operations
11 Nov 2021, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With more and more countries gearing up to kick off urban air mobility (UAM) operations, it won’t be long until eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles) will be flying in different parts of the world. One of the most recent on...
The UK Funds New Cutting-Edge Satellite Projects, Including the “Earth’s Thermometer”
10 Nov 2021, 11:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Could satellites in space play an essential part in solving some of the burning global issues, including climate change and cyber-attacks? The UK Government believes they can, which is why it awarded a $9.4 million (£7 million) boost to 11 in...
Famous Bowhunter John Dudley Switches to Electric Off-Road Vehicles Made in Texas
10 Nov 2021, 09:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric vehicles are slowly making their way toward the forefront of the adventure/recreational activities sector. One by one, electric boats, ATVs, and all-terrain bikes are proving that outdoor fun can also have a reduced impact on the environme...
Indian Aerospace Company To Produce Aircraft Powered by Hybrid-Electric Systems
10 Nov 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / ZeroAvia, the company that wants to revolutionize regional flights with an innovative hydrogen-electric powertrain, launched a partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics, to retrofit Dornier and Hindustan-228 aircraft. The UK-based aviation company ...
Robotic Ship Fleet to be Powered by Game-Changing Ammonia Propulsion System
10 Nov 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A UK-based marine robotics company has blended two of the main trends in the automotive industry in one product: the Armada ships are both autonomous and environmentally friendly. But the company didn’t stop there, and it’s now developi...
First Airbus Helicopter Flight With 100% SAF Marks Another Step Toward Green Aviation
10 Nov 2021, 06:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Companies in the aerospace industry that are committed to future green aviation are focusing on two main directions. On the one hand, they’re developing hybrid and electric aircraft. But, on the other hand, they’re making efforts toward...
Chinese Spy Trying to Steal GE Aviation Engine Technology, Convicted by U.S. Jury
10 Nov 2021, 05:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Economic espionage sounds like something that belongs in the past, during turbulent times. However, a recent conviction shows that it’s still a real threat. After all, with technology advancing so fast these days and playing an essential part...
1972 Light Yellow Daytona Spyder Played the Perfect Part in a Seventies Thriller
9 Nov 2021, 12:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With its original color (rare for today’s standards), effortless elegance, and interesting history, this Daytona Spyder would easily catch the eye of a new owner, and so it did. More than just one of the most acclaimed regular production Ferr...
A New Generation of Zero-Emissions Ferries To Pave the Way for Green Shipping
9 Nov 2021, 10:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A sustainable automotive industry means much more than just clean energy vehicles. Production plants, infrastructure, and transportation connected to these vehicles also play an important part in achieving the carbon neutrality goal. Companies that...
A New Smart Factory Claims That It Can Produce an Electric Motorcycle Every 30 Seconds
9 Nov 2021, 08:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as vehicles are becoming carbon-neutral and smarter, so are production plants in the automotive industry. More and more manufacturing facilities are based on automatic processes and are becoming self-sufficient and sustainable, in terms of ene...
Rolls-Royce’s Future Hydrogen Fuel Cell Module Could Power Ten Houses
9 Nov 2021, 07:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most interesting products on display at the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow was a hydrogen fuel cell module presented by Rolls-Royce. The brand’s Power Systems business unit has joined forces with cellcentric to creat...
The 2022 Ski-Doo Summit Rides to the Top, With a Roaring Turbocharged Engine
9 Nov 2021, 05:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / BRP is a well-known name in the world of recreational products, from pontoons to ATVs. While the Sea-Doo boats made this summer a lot more fun, it’s time for the Ski-Doo snowmobiles to turn this winter into a thrilling adventure. As part of t...
Aicon 66 Vivere Luxury Yacht Brings Out the Opulence of Sicilian Nobility
9 Nov 2021, 05:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Italian design is famous in the automotive industry, and many of the world’s most sumptuous yachts carry this unmistakable DNA. One of the few things that could top this is the possibility of customizing this design to reflect your personalit...
An Innovative Reactor Turns Ammonia Into Green Fuel for Aviation and Maritime Transport
8 Nov 2021, 11:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The recent COP26 Summit in Glasgow reinforced the world leaders’ commitment to a future net-zero economy. When it comes to aviation and maritime applications, things aren’t moving as fast as they should in the right direction, and these...
Ultra-Rare 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540K Was Nazi Germany’s Gift for the King of Egypt
8 Nov 2021, 09:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Today’s supercars make us dream about what the future will look like, while the first supercharged automobiles in history bring us the flavor of past opulence, power, and elegance. When it comes to certain cars, like this 1936 Mercedes-Benz 5...
Virgin Orbit and Japan’s Biggest Airline to Make History With Air-Launched Rockets
8 Nov 2021, 08:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sir Richard Branson’s space launch company is on a roll – Virgin Orbit is introducing air-launch services to the Eastern Hemisphere. For the first time in history, rockets will be air-launched from Japan – a premiere and a boost f...
Pure Watercraft Rides the Clean Energy Wave With a $16K State-of-the-Art Electric Outboard
8 Nov 2021, 07:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In order to convince more of those who enjoy spending time on the water to switch to zero-emissions, electric motors, a Seattle-based company has taken its electric outboard to the next level, making it lighter without sacrificing power and efficie...
Three Rockets Launched in Just One Day, for U.S. Army’s Hypersonic Weapons Program
8 Nov 2021, 06:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hypersonic technologies for military and civilian applications are becoming increasingly important, and vehicles that travel at the highest speeds are used to test these technologies fast, effectively, and with lower costs. The well-known Sandia...