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.
Sweden’s Largest Port Solar Cell System Could Power 25 Houses
28 Sep 2021, 08:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainability is such an urgent objective for the automotive industry, that companies across various sectors are not focusing just on developing “green” alternatives to vehicles, but also on making the entire production cycle eco-frien...
Roberto Cavalli to Open a Luxury Tower in Dubai With Private Pools for Each Unit
28 Sep 2021, 06:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Extending into the real-estate market comes as a natural progression for a lot of luxury brands. A living space that is not only equipped with the best of everything but also infused with the style of a beloved high-end brand would be anyone’...
Morgenfarm Is the Visionary Project That Could Turn a Motorway Into a Vertical Farm
28 Sep 2021, 05:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What do sustainable farming and motorways have in common? For a German organization, a famous motorway that’s currently under construction could be transformed into a vertical farm, and integrated into a sustainable system that will benefit t...
670 MPH Revolutionary Commercial Hyperloop System Debuts at Expo 2020 Dubai
28 Sep 2021, 04:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sustainability and autonomous driving are some of the main development trends in the automotive industry, but increased efficiency can also be correlated to increased speed – from commercial supersonic flight (backed by NASA) to hyperloo...
These Premium Watches Are Made From Two Iconic Gunther Werks Porsche Models
27 Sep 2021, 11:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Swiss watchmaker REC Watches is known for limited-edition collections that use real parts from famous car models to create beautiful watches that are also inspired by the car’s design. What better timepiece for luxury car enthusiasts, than on...
Mexico Is Sending Game-Changing Robotic Vehicles to Explore Resources on the Moon
27 Sep 2021, 08:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Mexico is one of the latest countries to join the space industry, with an ambitious project. Together with Airbus, the Mexican Space Agency (AEM) and local startup Dereum Labs are launching a groundbreaking Mexican In-Situ Resources Utilization (IS...
TC America Driver Lindsay Brewer Takes the Stunning Porsche 999 GT3 for a Drive
27 Sep 2021, 06:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the rising stars in touring car racing, the 24-year old Lindsay Brewer, got back on the tracks, but not as part of a competition. She got the chance to take the stunning new Porsche 992 GT3 for a drive, courtesy of Dream Racing. One of th...
Stunning 308-Foot Viva Superyacht Blends Luxury With Advanced Hybrid Propulsion
27 Sep 2021, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Can these “millionaires’ toys,” the ultra-luxurious superyachts of the world, also be sustainable? It seems like a contradiction in terms. However, at least some yacht builders are trying to take steps in this direction and blend ...
Megayacht Party Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop for Beyonce and Jay-Z, on Board the Flying Fox
27 Sep 2021, 03:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve seen a lot of celebrities enjoying some relaxation time on board luxury superyachts this season, but they all had one thing in common – as luxurious as it was, the vacation didn’t last more than a week, as even the famous an...
On Board Tom Brady’s $6 Million 77-Foot Ultra-Modern Family Yacht, Viva a Vida
26 Sep 2021, 18:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What else can you wish for, when you’re a famous quarterback who’s already made history in the NFL, married to an equally famous supermodel, and the father of three beautiful children? A stunning yacht that would be large enough, powerf...
Even the Shadow Vessel for Jeff Bezos’ Oceanco Superyacht Is a Massive Luxury Yacht
24 Sep 2021, 23:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that the highest level of extravaganza when it comes to billionaires’ yachting is to own the largest and most luxurious superyacht, you’re not up to date. One of the biggest trends in high-end yachting right now is to als...
Groundbreaking Self-Sufficient Refinery Can Produce the Only 100 Percent Clean Fuel
24 Sep 2021, 10:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many critics of the whole “green energy” phenomenon say that the processes through which alternative fuels are obtained are actually a source of CO2 themselves. A renewable fuel refinery that’s also self-sufficient, could not only...
Modular e-Ferry With Advanced Drive System Can Operate for 14 Hours With No Recharge
24 Sep 2021, 09:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric ferries are seen by many as one of the best clean alternatives to standard public transportation, in locations with inner-city waters. As technology continues to evolve, e-ferries are also becoming more effective, from the entry-level ones...
Royal Navy’s Future $343 Million Frigate Debuts Modular Design and a “Box of Tricks”
24 Sep 2021, 07:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been a fruitful year for UK’s Royal Navy. After the flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales have set off on their first missions earlier this year, two new warship classes are currently being developed at the same time...
No Time to Die Actor Daniel Craig Just Became a Real-Life Royal Navy Commander
24 Sep 2021, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With only a few days left until the long-awaited premiere of the newest James Bond movie, everybody is excited about all that’s coming out now related to the movie’s theme. Among all sorts of No Time to Die-inspired products and events,...
Youtube Star Omi in a Hellcat Busted for Fraud, Over 50 of His Luxury Vehicles Seized
24 Sep 2021, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The world of social media is a total fake – many people feel that way, and the case of Omi in a Hellcat proves it. Presenting himself as an “entrepreneur” who succeeded in amassing an impressive fortune, including tens of luxury v...
Luxury Moon Resort Gives Space Travel a New Meaning, Boasts World’s Largest Sphere
24 Sep 2021, 04:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Plenty of things of global importance happened this year, but it will most likely be remembered as the year when the first civilians traveled to space. Only a handful of them got to experience this, and there’s an ongoing debate about the pri...
Geely Brings Air Taxis to China, Will Manufacture and Operate Volocopter eVTOLs
23 Sep 2021, 10:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The connection between the Chinese carmaker Geely and the German-based urban air mobility (UAM) startup Volocopter might not seem obvious at first. It turns out that Geely has an UAM subsidiary, called Aerofugia, which is part of the new joint vent...
Rare Royal Marines 1999 Land Rover Winter Water Wolf Thrives in Extreme Conditions
23 Sep 2021, 09:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget these new, high-tech off-roaders – if you want the toughest SUV that you rely on even in the most challenging conditions, a military spec Land Rover is the way to go. A model that you’ll hardly find anywhere, meant to support the...
World’s First Medical Drone Network to Connect 40 Droneports Across an Entire City
23 Sep 2021, 07:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Until we are actually able to commute via air taxis, unmanned cargo delivery seems to be taking off. Passenger transportation requires complex testing and regulations, but drone delivery has been much easier to start implementing. One of the latest...