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.
Forget Private Jets, This $6M Racing-Inspired VTOL Takes Luxury Flight to Another Level
7 Oct 2021, 05:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It probably won’t be long until we’ll see celebrities ditching their private planes and helicopters in favor of futuristic VTOLs (vertical takeoff and landing vehicles). Combining the speed and comfort of luxury jets, with the agility a...
Taiga’s 180 HP Premium Electric Powerboat Flies on the Water, Ready to Conquer the U.S.
7 Oct 2021, 04:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Can you help protect the environment while having fun on the water without sacrificing performance? The answer is yes – more and more electric watercraft prove that those clean energy alternatives can be just as thrilling and stylish as conve...
Blockchain Tech Could Be the Solution Against Hacked Drones or Self-Driving Cars
6 Oct 2021, 10:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A near future where robotaxis and autonomous trucks are safely sharing the roads with regular vehicles, while cargo drones up in the air are making most of our deliveries, sounds like a wonderful idea. But what would happen if one of the cars or dr...
World’s Smartest Electric Motorcycle to Be Produced at Brand-New Plant in Vancouver
6 Oct 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether two-wheeled or four-wheeled, electric vehicles are taking over the roads by storm, offering not just a clean energy alternative, but also advanced connectivity and the latest tech. One of them is Hypersport, Damon Motorcycles’ flagshi...
Pop-Up Metro Ready to Demonstrate the First Battery-Powered Train in North America
6 Oct 2021, 07:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Get ready: battery-powered trains may soon start to operate across the U.S., thanks to a promising project called Pop-Up Metro, which wants to accelerate the introduction of electric trains on the market. The Pop-Up Metro project was initiated ...
Insitu’s Military Drone Gets the Most Advanced Multifunction Radar for Secret Operations
6 Oct 2021, 06:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With unmanned aerial systems becoming an increasingly important military asset for armed forces all over the world, it’s not surprising that the latest military equipment is heavily focused on electronic warfare capabilities. Another keyword ...
Transformers’ Optimus Prime Is the World’s First Auto-Converting, Interactive Robot
6 Oct 2021, 04:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The simple toys of the past will soon become just a faded memory. Technology is advancing so fast today, that even kids’ toys are incredible robots that can perform complex series of tasks, convert, and listen to voice commands. In other word...
Meet the World’s First Luxury Electric Boat With an Integrated Solar Charging Dock
6 Oct 2021, 03:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The maritime industry is considered one of the hardest to decarbonize, but it’s also one of the few that can benefit from both wind power and solar energy. These renewable energy sources are making a strong comeback and can make a real differ...
Two Spacecraft Battle Each Other Inside This Stunning $389K Space Revolution Watch
5 Oct 2021, 09:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many space-inspired watches were released in the past couple of years, but none come close to this spectacular timepiece that combines a one-of-a-kind double flying tourbillion system with moving, miniature spacecraft, luxurious materials, and a re...
Electra Scores $500 Million Sales for Its Hybrid-Electric Air Taxi, Around the World
5 Oct 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of names trying to make their way on the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, but few of them have enjoyed as much success as Electra.aero. After being backed by NASA and selected by the U.S. Air Force for...
Lufthansa to Revolutionize Aviation With World’s First e-Kerosene Production Plant
5 Oct 2021, 06:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For commercial aviation to become green in the near future, airline operators need to support alternative fuel and propulsion systems development and commit to making the switch. United Airlines is one of the U.S. operators that did this, by recent...
Gucci’s First-Ever Collectible Is an Epic Cadillac Seville Brimming With Luxury
5 Oct 2021, 05:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When world-famous Italian design and American heritage meet, only great things can happen. They did it once when the iconic “Seville by Gucci” was introduced, and they’re doing it again, with the launch of an ultra-limited-edition...
This Luxury Motorhome With Mercedes-Benz Tech Shows What German Design Is All About
5 Oct 2021, 04:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Summer is over, but the “vanlife” never has to end. As long as you’ve got a reliable, capable, and super-comfy motorhome that’s tailored to your needs, you can enjoy any season to the fullest. You’re probably alread...
Asian-Inspired Superyacht Redefines Luxury, Boasting a Plunge Pool and Private Hot Tub
5 Oct 2021, 03:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gone are the days when the most remote locations on Earth were only accessible to professional explorers, and when traveling to such places was an endurance test. Today, you can travel around the world on board your private yacht, indulging in pure...
The British Army Unveils Its First Solar Farm, the Size of Six Football Fields
4 Oct 2021, 10:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / On an accelerated path towards climate change targets, governments and industries are investing in electric propulsion and hydrogen fuel cell technology on one hand, and, on the other hand, reclaiming the impressive capabilities of wind power and s...
Tata PUNCH Rolled Out as India’s First Sub-Compact SUV, Packs Industry-First Tech
4 Oct 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tata Motors unveiled what it claims to be an “entirely new category” and “India’s first sub-compact SUV”, the Tata PUNCH. The catchy name describes a model that’s supposed to blend the dynamic silhouette of a hat...
Sustainable Mega-Ship With 400-Foot Tall Legs to Install Next-Gen 20 MW Wind Turbines
4 Oct 2021, 07:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Wind power is one of the most important assets for a “green” future and, as offshore wind turbines become more advanced, bigger and more powerful vessels are required to carry them to where they need to be installed. One of the biggest ...
World’s Most Advanced Eco-Friendly Floating Yachting Lift Inaugurated in the Mediterranean
4 Oct 2021, 06:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as luxury car owners want the best service for their vehicles, yacht and superyacht owners expect boat maintenance operations to comply with the highest standards. This innovative yacht lift doesn’t just fit the bill, but it’s also...
Solar-Powered Unmanned Aircraft Closer to Revolutionizing Telecommunication
4 Oct 2021, 05:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’ve probably heard of satellite advancements that are taking telecommunication systems and capabilities to the next level, but did you know that there’s an unmanned, solar-powered aircraft that’s about to revolutionize telecomm...
This Awesome Flame-Throwing, 30-Foot Tall Robot Is Made From Airplane Parts
4 Oct 2021, 03:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Technology, art, and sustainability can have a lot in common. An award-winning art project proved it recently, at a local competition. Creativity can really take sustainability to the next level and show that saving the planet can also be fun. T...