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.
Chinese Billionaire’s Superyacht Takes Center Stage in Giant Debt Scandal
8 Nov 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We know that millionaires let go of their fabulous, custom superyachts, when it’s time to move on to something new. But sometimes, they can be forced to part with their yachts, along with other assets, if things are going from bad to worse. T...
These Mind-Blowing Superyacht Concepts Are Pushing the Limits of What’s Possible
6 Nov 2021, 18:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Concept vehicles allow the automotive industry to go beyond limitations and increase the chances of something that was once a fantasy becoming real. The same goes for these stunning designs – all of them are still just “on paper” ...
Rolls-Royce mtu Engines to Power Hybrid 80-Ton Tugboats in Brazil, for the First Time
5 Nov 2021, 11:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce is developing not just next-generation aircraft engines, but also a variety of solutions for maritime applications, from industrial ships to ferries and yachts, which will help them comply with future regulations in terms of carbon foot...
The Jaeger-C Robotic Vehicle Can Ambush and Destroy Tanks in Full Goliath Mode
5 Nov 2021, 09:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not surprising that robotic vehicles are becoming increasingly important for armed forces around the world, but the prospect of these vehicles being armed, and capable of carrying out autonomous attacks, is scary and controversial. This ...
Windship’s Hollistic System for Shipping Combines Wind Power With Carbon Capture
5 Nov 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are several solutions marketed for cutting emissions resulting from commercial shipping, but Windship Technology, a British company, claims to have developed the most comprehensive system that brings together wind power, solar power, carbon c...
RAF’s Surveillance Aircraft Gets Cutting-Edge Weapons, for the Most Dangerous Missions
5 Nov 2021, 07:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) is moving things forward on multiple fronts – after having increased its submarine-hunter fleet and demonstrated new aircraft refueling capabilities, it has recently given almost $150 million (£110 m...
This Futuristic Garage Concept Produces Its Own Clean Energy for a True Mobility Ecosystem
5 Nov 2021, 06:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some car brands like to challenge young or experienced designers to go the extra mile and envision the automotive world of the future beyond limitations. One of them is Polestar, who recently awarded two creators at the end of its 2021 Design Conte...
This Fresh $40.4 Million Benetti Luxury Yacht Is Made for Those Who Want the Best
5 Nov 2021, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most of the time, a luxury yacht, just like luxury cars, takes time to be completed and delivered. And, although it’s worth the wait, it would be nice to be able to enjoy your brand-new “toy” sooner. Benetti, one of the most famou...
The White Swan and the Bear Test Their Strength During a Russian Night
4 Nov 2021, 10:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When two of the most famous strategic missile carriers in recent history get together to “brush up” on their flight abilities, you know it’s going to be a show. And, if that happens during the night, in the vast Russian region of ...
New Zealand Is Building High-Capacity Green Hydrogen Refueling Stations
4 Nov 2021, 09:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / New Zealand has taken an important step toward decarbonization, through a recent partnership between Hiringa Energy and New York-based Hyzon, with the purpose of developing a nationwide hydrogen refueling network, dedicated to heavy-duty fuel cell ...
Reducing Aviation’s Impact on Climate Change Is Not Just About Clean Fuel Alternatives
4 Nov 2021, 08:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Here’s an interesting, but perhaps little-known fact: two-thirds of the aviation impact on climate change actually come from non-carbon-dioxide emissions, in other words, the aircraft contrail. This is why an essential part of the climate cha...
Scandinavia’s Largest Port Is Building a Four MW Hydrogen Production Facility
4 Nov 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The famous Swedish Port of Gothenburg will soon become an important clean energy hub, thanks to a new hydrogen production facility that will be built here. Based on renewable energy sources for hydrogen production and with the ability to increase i...
Israel Unveiled Sky Dew, the Giant Balloon That Detects Missiles Faster Than Anything
4 Nov 2021, 06:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It might look like a fun giant balloon (somewhat similar to the famous Flying Bum), but it’s actually a strategic asset in Israel’s complex anti-missile defense system. This balloon that looks like a giant white whale hides a radar that...
Steven Spielberg’s $151 Million Seven Seas Superyacht Sold, Now Becomes Man of Steel
4 Nov 2021, 04:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most famous names in the superyacht world, Seven Seas was designed and built to the renowned filmmaker’s specifications over a decade ago. But, as the richest people in the world never settle for one particular “toy” su...
Volvo Says That Without Clean Energy, EVs Can’t Deliver the Promised Climate Benefits
3 Nov 2021, 11:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ever since electric vehicles were introduced as the answer for tackling climate change, naysayers have been pointing the finger at the environmental impact of battery production, hydrogen production, and electricity obtained through fossil fuels. V...
Current, the New Utility e-Truck, Goes to the Georgia Clean Energy Roadshow
3 Nov 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although not nearly as flashy as mainstream auto events, local car shows that focus on clean energy, are a great opportunity for fleet managers, local officials, and vehicle manufacturers to get together and promote sustainable fuel alternatives. O...
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotives Ready to Take Over Freight Rail Systems
3 Nov 2021, 08:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hydrogen fuel cells are seen as the future sustainable alternative not just for vehicles, boats, and aircraft, but even for locomotives. You might be thinking that people hardly travel by train anyway, despite governmental support in the U.S., so w...
Germany to Start Testing a Game-Changing “Flying Fuel Cell” for Sustainable Aviation
3 Nov 2021, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most projects for emissions-free aviation are betting on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), hydrogen fuel cells are considered, by some, the best solution in the long run. Two major players in the European aerospace industry are gearing up to t...
A Smart, Sustainable Futuristic City With No Cars and No Roads Is Starting to Take Shape
3 Nov 2021, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While the world is pushing for environmentally friendly cars, some radical projects are pleading for no cars at all. Perhaps one of the largest and most ambitious ones is called The Line, part of a futuristic city-state planned to be built in Saudi...
British Superyacht Project Fox Is Both Elegant and Powerful, a True Gentleman of the Sea
3 Nov 2021, 04:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Explorer yachts are becoming increasingly popular, as more and more people wish to reach remote locations and enjoy extended journeys without having to depend on refueling infrastructure. Combined with the most sophisticated design and features, to...