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.
World’s First Wingless eVTOL Is a Smart Flying Car That Can Land on City Rooftops
15 Sep 2021, 05:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Urban Aeronautics, the Israel-based developer of the world’s first compact, wingless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle, is getting closer to turning its groundbreaking concept into reality. New investments are taking the C...
A Surprising Layout Makes This Superyacht Incredibly Spacious, for Comfy Sailing
15 Sep 2021, 04:05 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What would the ideal yacht for a family look like? It should have plenty of space and fun features, but also be easy to maneuver. This is what the Italian ship builder Nauta Design envisioned, when it created the Nauta 54 m Wide. Designed for cl...
16-Year Old Bianca Bustamante Is the Only Asian Competing at “FIA Girls on Track”
14 Sep 2021, 11:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Karting might be just a fun activity for some teenagers, but for others it’s the pathway to fulfilling their dream of one day becoming a Formula 1 champion. The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is offering yo...
UK’s Royal Navy Is Planning a Future Autonomous Fleet, Wants “Plug-and-Play” Warships
14 Sep 2021, 09:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Gone are the times when the impressive size of a warship and the lethality of its weapon system would be enough to ensure battle dominance. Uncrewed air and land vehicles, autonomous ships and versatile, multi-mission innovative types of vehicles a...
Paris Hilton Drives Kim Petras to the VMAs, in Yet Another Bubblegum Pink Car
14 Sep 2021, 08:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’re all used to celebrities making dazzling appearances every year, at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), but it’s not that common to see a celebrity showing up as a “driver” for one of the performing artists. It’s a...
This Hybrid Electric Military Robot Vehicle Turns Lethal at the Drop of a Hat
14 Sep 2021, 06:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no secret that armies are incorporating unmanned vehicles in their operations, from aerial drones to remotely-controlled land robot vehicles. With technology advancing rapidly, we’ll probably soon hear of entire military units comp...
This All-Natural Tiny Home Is Meant to Become an Organic Garden After Its Life Ends
14 Sep 2021, 05:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tiny homes have gone far beyond a simple trend, and seem to be gaining even more popularity because of the ongoing global health crisis. People all over the world are considering the option of switching to a smaller house that can be eco-friendly, ...
Richard Branson’s Luxurious Safari Camp in Kenya Wins “World’s Best Hotel” Award
14 Sep 2021, 04:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sir Richard Branson is famous for his space-related endeavors and will be known for generations to come as “the first billionaire to win the space race”, after his company, Virgin Galactic, achieved the first commercial flight to space....
Rolls-Royce New Hybrid Haul Truck Concept Blends Performance With Sustainability
13 Sep 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rolls-Royce’s Power Systems business unit has developed several concepts that could help mining companies achieve their emission-reducing targets. One of them is a new hybrid mining truck that boasts some interesting capabilities. Mining v...
The U.S. Government Wants a "Green" Aviation by 2050, Pumps $64M in SAF Development
13 Sep 2021, 09:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If four-wheeled and two-wheeled vehicles are well on their way to replacing standard engines with electric motors, airplanes and ships still have to rely mostly on fuel, which moves the focus on sustainable alternatives to standard fuel. In order t...
World’s First Copper 3D Printed Aerospike Engine Boosts Next-Gen Rocket Performance
13 Sep 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are all witnessing an unprecedented growth of the aerospace industry and an important part of that is rocket engine development, meant to increase efficiency while cutting costs. One of these innovative projects comes from Europe and promises to...
Luxury Yacht Why200 Breaks the Norm with Unprecedented Suite Design and Garages
13 Sep 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Yacht design is evolving fast and, while some builders test the limits of how outrageous these giant ships can be, others take a different approach and try to offer the same feeling of spaciousness, and capabilities, within a smaller, more elegant ...
$14 Million Hybrid Speedboat Doubles as a Submarine, for Stealthy Military Operations
13 Sep 2021, 05:45 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether you call it a diver delivery unit (DDU), a surface-submersible or a powerboat that’s also part submarine, one thing’s for sure: Victa is a unique craft that can go from being a stealthy military asset to a billionaire’s so...
This Chic Wooden Tiny Home Brings Out the Charm of French Cottage Style
13 Sep 2021, 04:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who can do “French farmhouse style” better than a French house building company? Known for its chic, yet contemporary tiny homes made of wood, Baluchon draws attention once again with its newest model, the Farniente. One of the thing...
This Luxury Ship Is Ready to Explore, Enjoy Your Submarine and Swarovski Binoculars
12 Sep 2021, 06:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Few things could be more thrilling than the opportunity to admire some of the most remote locations on Earth and to view the unique scenery and wildlife, while sipping an expensive drink, in a sumptuous location. This luxury cruising line’s n...
Conor McGregor on a Training Bike Looks Like a Tiger With an Exciting Toy
11 Sep 2021, 14:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s been almost two months since the “Notorious MMA” had a notorious exit from the fight that was supposed to bring him back in the spotlight, in all his glory. The nasty injury that brought a sudden end to the fight against Dust...
Tough But Stealthy Safari Gunbus Tank Was Made for the Best Hunting Parties Ever
10 Sep 2021, 23:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of off-road vehicles and side-by-side options out there, for hunting aficionados. But, as tough and capable as they may be, they simply can’t compare to a tank. A real tank, with a military career behind it, which is now read...
1956 Jaguar XK140 OTS SE With 210 HP Looks as Though Time Had No Power Over It
10 Sep 2021, 10:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody’s idea of “black beauty” is different. For classic cars connoisseurs, this 1956 Jaguar KX140 could easily be the perfect representation. Elegant, powerful and unbothered, it reminds us of a time when it wasn’t abou...
United Signs the Biggest Sustainable Fuel Purchase Agreement in Aviation History
10 Sep 2021, 08:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / United Airlines is committed to reaching its goal of net zero emissions by 2050. So committed, that it recently signed what can be considered the biggest sustainable fuel purchase agreement in aviation history, one a half times the size of all othe...
U.S. Navy’s Future Solar-Powered Drone Boasts Game-Changing Endurance and Payload
10 Sep 2021, 07:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Solar power, just as wind power, is making a comeback so to speak, with the world now focusing on clean sources of energy. But, while it’s mostly associated with immovable projects such as houses and production plants, a revolutionary project...