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.
A Royal Navy Frigate Commands an Autonomous Boat in Mission Test, for the First Time
25 Oct 2021, 06:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as robotaxis and other types of self-driving vehicles are slowly making their way on the roads, military forces are working on integrating autonomous boats within their fleets. UK’s Royal Navy has recently hit a significant milestone, wi...
Private Jet Owners Can Now Support Sustainability Through an Interactive SAF Map
25 Oct 2021, 05:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Government and major players in the aerospace industry are supporting research and development projects for sustainable aviation, but how can private jet owners contribute on an individual level? 4AIR introduced the first emissions reduction tu...
World’s Most Powerful 180 HP Electric Outboard Turns Boats Into Performance Beasts
25 Oct 2021, 03:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Clean energy and performance can be perfectly compatible, even when it comes to boating. For example, a Canadian company recently introduced a powerful electric outboard motor that could help accelerate the transition towards electric powerboats. ...
On Board Tycoon Shahid Khan’s Kismet, the $200 Million Entertainment Superyacht
24 Oct 2021, 18:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no unwritten law to say that all billionaires should own superyachts, but these floating ultra-luxurious mansions seem to be one of the favorite toys of the world’s richest people. Just like luxury custom cars, these superyachts...
Five of the Ugliest Celebrity Cars That Give Luxury Customization a Bad Rap
23 Oct 2021, 19:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Crazy colors, wild wraps, a bit too much of a “personal touch” – these cars prove that being creative isn’t always a good idea, even when you’re rich and famous. Not everyone has to appreciate classic looks when it ...
UK’s Next-Generation Submarine Hunter, HMS Glasgow, Is Coming to Life
22 Oct 2021, 10:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK’s Royal Navy has achieved some key milestones this year. Not only have HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales set off on their first missions, but two new warship classes are being developed simultaneously. The first next-generation s...
ESA Will Map Out Forest Biomass From Space for the First Time, With a Giant Reflector
22 Oct 2021, 09:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Climate change can be tackled from space, too. The European Space Agency (ESA) will soon launch a forest-measuring satellite that will monitor tropical rainforests with the help of a long-wavelength “P-band” radar that’s never bee...
This Innovation Center Will Kick Off Norway’s First Large-Scale Fuel Cell Production
22 Oct 2021, 07:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Norwegian “clean technology” company called TECO 2030 plans to take hydrogen fuel cell development in this country to the next level. To do so, it will open a state-of-the-art facility that will be both a factory and research and inno...
Dutch Hyperloop Project Awarded Over $17 Million by the European Commission
22 Oct 2021, 06:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / European officials are supporting hyperloop development, reinforcing the fact that future mobility should include this innovative, emissions-free means of transportation. A Dutch company that is developing not only a hyperloop, but also a state-of-...
Mesa Becomes the First Scheduled Airline in the U.S. to Launch Drone Delivery Services
22 Oct 2021, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In the last couple of years, mainly because of the ongoing global health crisis, some business sectors have suffered severe losses, while others have flourished. One of the latter is last-mile food delivery, with an expanding market that’s es...
This One-of-a-Kind Luxurious Traveling Museum Is Also World’s Largest Sailing Catamaran
22 Oct 2021, 04:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Not all luxurious projects are meant only for the owner’s “selfish” enjoyment – some are designed with the greater good in mind. Artexplorer will be not only the world’s largest sailing catamaran but also a mobile muse...
Luxury Cars Worth $15M Seized, as Authorities Break Down “Tax Carousel” Scheme
21 Oct 2021, 11:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Luxury cars can be someone’s dream come true, or the reason why they end up in jail. A major operation coordinated by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), against an international group involved in car tax evasion, led to the...
Ford’s Predictive Smart Headlights to Drastically Improve Night Driving Safety
21 Oct 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Highly advanced lighting systems are not just for self-driving cars. Ford is developing an intelligent headlight solution that could dramatically improve night-time visibility and safety. The future product is currently being tested, using cutting-...
New U.S.-Based Innovation Hub to Develop Next-Gen Extreme Energy Density EV Batteries
21 Oct 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The global chip shortage showed how important it is for carmakers to be able to rely on locally-produced critical components and to benefit from a steady supply chain. As electric vehicles take center stage, batteries are becoming an increasingly i...
Europe’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Sea-Going Ferry Is Powered Purely by Renewable Energy
21 Oct 2021, 06:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When innovative companies, government institutions, and universities join forces to bring positive changes, the result can only be a great one. Hyseas III is a unique project that aims to not only develop a hydrogen fuel cell-powered ferry, but als...
Japan to Become One of the First in the World to Introduce 200 MPH Zero-Emission Air Taxis
21 Oct 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Japan is ready to start operating air taxis, which will make it one of the first countries in the world to introduce eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) ride-sharing businesses. To do that, it’s partnering with Avolon, an internati...
South Korea Aims High With Its First Locally-Made Next-Gen Supersonic Fighter Jet
21 Oct 2021, 04:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / South Korea is gearing up to become a major player in the aerospace industry. Not only has it unveiled its first locally-made supersonic fighter jet, but it’s also in the process of developing other advanced military aircraft, as well as a se...
An e-Bus Starts Testing World’s First Wireless Electric Road, in Breakthrough Project
20 Oct 2021, 10:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After the 80-ton electric truck that was tested on 0.9 miles (1.4 km) of the ElectReon electrified roadway, a fully-electric bus was successfully launched as part of the groundbreaking SmartRoad Gotland Project. Several countries are promoting a...
Iron Dome, the U.S. Army Missile and Rocket Destroyer, Proves Its Power in Live Fire Test
20 Oct 2021, 09:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve talked before about the U.S. Army conducting various tests out in the desert, while most of us were having fun on vacations. Another one of these successful tests, recently announced by Rafael, a well-known defense systems developer, fo...
Watch the Newest Royal Air Force Submarine Hunter Take Off Like a Majestic Hawk
20 Oct 2021, 07:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) received its seventh Poseidon MRA MK1 maritime patrol aircraft, which will be given the name of a World War I hero, Major William Barker. Unlike “Pride of Moray” or “Spirit of Reykjavik”, ...