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.
NASA and the UK Space Agency Join Forces to Launch an Interstellar Mapping Spacecraft
15 Oct 2021, 06:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The UK is determined to become a “science and technology superpower,” and the recent National Space Strategy plays an important role in that. Besides getting ready to launch rockets from British land for the first time, the UK is also g...
In a Historic First, an Autonomous Military Ship Fires Missile in Coordination With Drones
15 Oct 2021, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Brace yourself: they’re firing missiles from autonomous warships now, and these ships can coordinate with drones in order to launch an attack. What seemed like Sci-Fi just a few years ago is finally happening. Granted, crew members are still ...
This Special-Edition Biz-Jet Flaunting Incredible Luxury Is a Flying Art Gallery
15 Oct 2021, 03:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who says that a business jet has to look formal and serious? Airbus has probably created one of the coolest private jets ever, combining a dazzling splash of color with luxury design and top performance by teaming up with a renowned urban artist. ...
Russian Billionaire’s Plvs Vltra Is One of the Most Expensive Superyachts for Sale
14 Oct 2021, 14:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sometimes, it can be an exaggeration to say that a superyacht looks like a palace, but not in this case. The Plvs Vltra will surely dazzle you with its magnificent interiors and a price to match. Statistics show that the majority of yacht buyers...
Wesley Snipes and Boom! Moto Roll Out a General Izzi-Inspired Custom Motorcycle
14 Oct 2021, 12:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The “No Time to Die” frenzy has proved, once again, that movies and movie characters can be a great source of inspiration for custom or limited-edition vehicles, from cars to yachts and two-wheelers. One of the latest fiction-inspired m...
Atlas Electric Snowmobile Unleashes 180 HP, With Instant Torque in All Conditions
14 Oct 2021, 10:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A few years have passed since Montreal-based Taiga Motors was testing its first electric snowmobile, which was going to revolutionize winter powersports with emissions-free performance. Now, the Canadian company already reached more than 100 fleet ...
All-Terrain Bamboo GTR Is the Electric Skateboard Version of a 1970s Muscle Car
14 Oct 2021, 09:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Every off-road enthusiast has their own vision of what the perfect adventure looks like, and the best way to go about it. Some prefer SUVs or ATVs, others go for two-wheelers, and there are some who are bold enough to take their skateboard up the h...
Stealthy-Looking Launch Pad Is the Kind of Off-Grid Beast That John Wick Would Drive
14 Oct 2021, 07:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some recreational vehicles are meant to feel like a hotel room on wheels, with all the amenities that support a relaxing, indulging experience. But not this one. The aptly-named Launch Pad is not for the faint of heart – it’s all about ...
Fully-Electric Nautique Was Born for Watersports, Flaunts Incredible Performance
14 Oct 2021, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Clean energy doesn’t have to equal a decrease in performance, and this goes for cars, two-wheelers, aircraft, and any kind of vessel. In order to prove that, an Orlando-based company has developed what it claims to be the world’s first ...
World's First Supersonic Airliner to Use Sustainable Fuels, Closer to Certification
13 Oct 2021, 19:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What if we were able to get from Tokyo to Seattle in just four and a half hours, or from New York to London in just three and half hours? And do so without negatively impacting the environment? The good news is that it is possible, thanks to the fu...
World’s First Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Boasts Unmatched Range and Endurance
13 Oct 2021, 18:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s an ongoing debate about sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) versus hydrogen when it comes to the subject of sustainable aviation. Some say that SAF is the best available solution right now, while others think that liquid hydrogen is the a...
National Geographic’s New Luxury Cruise Ship Is a Modern Tribute to Captain Cook
13 Oct 2021, 17:33 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Most of us were fascinated with some aspect of the National Geographic phenomenon, whether it was the incredible photography or the thrilling exploration of exotic places and things. Now, all of that can be experienced on board National Geographic ...
ACJ319neo Business Jet With Worldwide Range Boasts Ultra-Comfortable, Luxury Design
13 Oct 2021, 16:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Business jets have reached new levels of luxury, comfort, and style, and one of the most sophisticated models out there can be admired these days at the most influential business aviation trade show in the U.S. With almost 200 corporate jets and...
High-Performance Electric SUVs to Conquer Sardinia in Upcoming Extreme E Race
13 Oct 2021, 16:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The roughest racing series in the world, and one of the pioneering electric SUV competitions, is heading to Sardinia, Italy. This gorgeous island will be the scene of the upcoming fourth race in the Extreme E event. The Formula E series took the...
This Spectacular Moon Concept Motorcycle Opens the Door to a New Space Experience
13 Oct 2021, 12:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Since the “billionaire space race” has been accelerating, you might have imagined cosmonauts doing a lot of things, but we bet you didn’t picture them riding motorcycles on the moon. Yet, that’s what’s coming, because ...
A Mysterious Billionaire Is Selling His Floating Home, One of the World’s Biggest Yachts
12 Oct 2021, 10:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When the world’s largest luxury real estate auction firm is taking over a yacht sale for the first time, you know this must be an extraordinary yacht, from a very special seller. We’re talking about Project Y910, one of the top-10 bigge...
Lakota UH-72 Helicopters Celebrate One Million Flight Hours With the U.S. Military
12 Oct 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The newest aircraft and warships, with new-generation technology and capabilities, are always the first to catch out attention, but we shouldn’t forget about Army “veterans”, the vessels, jets, and helicopters that represent the b...
Yadea Rolls Out New Huan Huan E-Scooters With Insane Range and Ultra-Fast Charging
12 Oct 2021, 07:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Massive two-wheeler manufacturer Yadea is adding two new products to its portfolio, following the release of Gogoro’s revolutionary battery swapping technology. With over 50 million customers around the world and a network of over 35,000 r...
Hyundai Breaks the Norm With Next-Gen Foldable Steering Wheel for Futuristic Cars
12 Oct 2021, 06:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve already seen quite a few concept cars this year, but automobile design will undoubtedly evolve even more over the next few years. The futuristic cars we used to see only in Sci-Fi movies are slowly coming to life and will most likely sp...
Game-Changing Military Tech Can See Through Walls From Over 300 Feet Away
12 Oct 2021, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Seeing through walls is no longer something we only hear about in movies but an actual military capability that enables armed forces and intelligence operators to detect hidden moving threats while remaining at a safe distance. One of the most powe...