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.
Airbus U.S. Factory Is the First to Deliver Green Jet Fuel-Powered Aircraft This Year
23 Sep 2021, 06:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / So far, 2022 has been a great year for sustainable aviation. More and more changes at both commercial and legislative levels show that the progress is real, despite the fact that aviation is known to be one of the most difficult sectors to decarbon...
Gorgeous Tiny Home With a Rustic Touch Brings Back the Charm of Family Dinners
23 Sep 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny homes come in all shapes and sizes. The longer ones, like the new Casuarina 9.0, offer the advantage of separate rooms. No matter how clever an interior configuration is, sometimes you just the want privacy of a separate space. With a welcomin...
World’s Most Powerful Automated Telescope Blows Your Mind With Its 61-Megapixel Sensor
23 Sep 2021, 04:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Space seems more accessible than ever, even to civilians like us. But, until you can actually take a trip to space, you can feel you’re there thanks to this incredible new telescope. It’s fascinating how far advanced technology can take...
Ford Gives Drivers a Heads Up With the New RoadSafe, a Hotspot Map for Risky Locations
22 Sep 2021, 10:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most safety tech features are centered around the driver and his immediate response to certain traffic or road conditions, the new “Roadsafe” dashboard introduced by Ford shifts the focus to the infrastructure and helps create a l...
British eVTOL Claims to Have the World's Lightest Electric Powertrain, Flies at 200 MPH
22 Sep 2021, 08:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While most eyes are on the infamous “space race” that’s been stirring up numerous debates in the public sphere, a different kind of “race” is also quietly unfolding, and that is the flying taxi/eVTOL one. Aviation ...
French Airport to Become the First Hydrogen Ecosystem for Future Hybrid Aircraft
22 Sep 2021, 07:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to a clean, sustainable future for the automotive industry, it’s not just about the vehicles themselves, but also (some say even more) about the infrastructure. While EV (electric vehicle) development is still tackling the chall...
965-Foot Norwegian Prima Debuts Jaw-Dropping Multi-Level Racetrack at Sea
22 Sep 2021, 06:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cruise ships are designed to be wonderlands at sea, and it’s not surprising that they continue to come up with jaw-dropping features and experiences that take the cruising adventure to the next level. One of them is the Norwegian Prima, a new...
India’s First Hybrid eVTOL Really Is a Luxurious Flying Car, Boasts Impressive Range
22 Sep 2021, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’ve most likely heard about several eVTOL concepts coming from the U.S. and European developers, but did you know that India is working on what could become Asia’s first eVTOL? And it’s not just any eVTOL, but a flying car with...
Russian Military Developer Drops Overloaded Tank From a Tower, to Test Its Strength
22 Sep 2021, 03:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s almost a cliché to say that Russia knows everything about tanks, but it’s true. Although there are no statistics available, it’s probably safe to say that Russia invests a significant percentage of its military budget ...
Polaris Drops New Limited-Edition General XP With Striking Troy Lee Design
21 Sep 2021, 10:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / No matter what you stand for in life, you also have to look the part. If you’re passionate about off-roading, a SSV that not only boasts strength and resilience, but also looks like nothing else out there, could be the best choice. This new, ...
$14 Million U.S. Army Project to Develop a Robot Vehicle That Detects Natural Threats
21 Sep 2021, 09:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With all the recent military focus on drones and electronic warfare, we might think that natural threats during combat are just a thing of the past, and that it’s all about cyberattacks now and in the future. However, natural biological threa...
Shell Is Building One of the Largest Biofuel Plants, With CO2-Capturing Technology
21 Sep 2021, 07:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After United Airlines made history when it recently announced the biggest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase agreement ever made, there’s good news for Europe as well. Royal Dutch Shell announced that it’s building one of the bigg...
Hailie Deegan Shared a Video of Her Multi-Car Crash in the NASCAR Bristol Race
21 Sep 2021, 06:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Things can always take a very unexpected turn when it comes to racing, and Hailie Deegan’s latest race proved that to be true. Involved in a massive multi-car crash that caused her to quit the race, the young driver was lucky she didn’t...
500 HP Mountain Aire Motorhome Is a Ski Chalet on Wheels, Ready for the Cold Season
21 Sep 2021, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Some people are already starting to talk about Thanksgiving and even Christmas, especially those looking forward to road trips in the mountains. The new 2022 Mountain Aire motorhome from Newmar is the perfect travel companion for cold season trips,...
This Superyacht Is a Luxury Refuge on Water, Enjoy the Fireplace, Piano and Cinema
21 Sep 2021, 04:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the advantages of some modern yachts is that they combine the capabilities of an explorer with the luxurious accommodation of a superyacht. You get to enjoy the freedom of traveling to remote locations, while relaxing in a premium spa, spend...
Nobody Can Flaunt a Rolls-Royce Like Blac Chyna, She’s Got the Moves to Prove It
20 Sep 2021, 11:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s not uncommon for artists to feature their beloved luxury cars in music videos, as the best “props” possible, but Blac Chyna gets personal with her Rolls-Royce, using it to flaunt the dance moves that made her famous – a...
Baidu Unveils Electric Robot Truck With Smart Cabin and Advanced Self-Driving Tech
20 Sep 2021, 09:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Baidu is determined to succeed on the global freight market, with the unveiling of a new smart truck. The Chinese giant’s renowned AI technology and Apollo autonomous driving platform will be incorporated into an advanced truck that blends in...
Harley-Davidson Serial 1 Premium MOSH/TRIBUTE Almost Sold Out Since Recent Debut
20 Sep 2021, 08:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Cycling enthusiasts were undoubtedly excited when the Harley-Davidson-powered Serial 1 brand launched in 2020, and they’ve got even more reasons to be thrilled, as the company released the first model from its new, exclusive S1 series, the MO...
USAF’s Next Strategic Tanker to Have Increased Range and Advanced Communications
20 Sep 2021, 06:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As the U.S. Air Force fighter and bomber jet fleet continue to evolve, so must its tanker aircraft. Air refueling has proved to be a huge strategic asset for military forces, and the future tankers must be able to combine top-of-the-line refue...
Nature-Inspired Norwegian Tiny Home on Wheels Looks Like the Perfect Haven
20 Sep 2021, 05:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny homes on wheels are slowly but surely conquering the hearts of more and more people all over the world as a simple and sustainable travel and/or living alternative. Nobody could create the perfect tiny home better than a brand from one of the ...