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 Aircraft to Integrate Collins’ Next-Gen Sensor for Enhanced Visibility
12 Aug 2021, 08:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Highly-advanced sensors that drastically improve pilot visibility are not just limited to military use. Commercial airplanes are also starting to integrate the latest tech when it comes to visibility, making commercial flight not only safer, but (i...
This Luxury Hybrid Yacht Can Be Sailed by One Person, Is Totally Self-Sufficient
12 Aug 2021, 06:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Sumptuous motor yachts have been taking center stage in the last years, but there’s nothing like a sailing yacht and its charm. The great news is that today’s advanced hybrid-electric technologies can elevate sailing yachts and turn the...
New British Hybrid-Electric Aircraft to Carry Passengers by Day, Cargo by Night
12 Aug 2021, 04:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many innovative aviation projects based on sustainable principles are being developed in different parts of the world, but we haven’t yet witnessed a breakthrough that would completely transform commercial flight. British company Electric Avi...
Jasmin Okami Adds Girl Power to Car Building, Watch Her Tuned Nissan 370Z Nismo
11 Aug 2021, 12:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Long gone are the days when women were considered to not even be able to drive, much less have anything to do with actually building a car. If motorsport is already a domain where women have scored countless victories and continue to deliver amazin...
Nvidia Drive to Power the Best Autonomous Software for Trucks on the Market
11 Aug 2021, 10:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are two major trends that are already beginning to revolutionize the nearly $700 billion trucking industry in the U.S. One of them is electric or hybrid-electric propulsion, and the other one is self-driving technology. Growing slowly but ste...
Workhorse Set to Redesign Its Flagship Electric Van, Due to Negative Feedback
11 Aug 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like Ohio-based startup Workhorse can’t catch a break. After big dreams of becoming the first to develop a fully-electric last-mile delivery van, now it’s left with having to go back to the drawing board, after the decision to ...
Get Ready for Many Shooting Stars, the Perseid Meteor Shower Is Peaking Tonight
11 Aug 2021, 05:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Whether you’re into astronomy or just want to admire one of the most thrilling natural phenomena, tonight marks the beginning of a three-day window when the peak of the meteor shower takes place. So, find the perfect spot and get ready for a ...
ZeroAvia 600 kW Aircraft Powertrain Pulls 15-Ton Truck, in Milestone Ground Test
11 Aug 2021, 04:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you haven’t heard about ZeroAvia yet, you’ll be surprised to know that it’s on its way to becoming a game-changer in hydrogen-electric aviation. Based in the UK and in the US, the company is working on launching what will be th...
$4M 1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Supercharged Tourer Is Still a Force of Nature
10 Aug 2021, 12:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Would you be able to part with a family heirloom in the form of a 1928 Mercedes-Benz S-Type Supercharged Sports Tourer? Hard to say – but the good part is that it’s the only way for somebody else to get the chance of becoming the lucky ...
New Rolls-Royce Hypersonics Test Center to Play Key Role for the U.S. Military
10 Aug 2021, 10:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If supersonic flight is one of the hot topics in commercial aviation right now, with NASA leading the way towards changing the regulations that are currently restricting it, the military is focusing on the next level, that of hypersonic flight. Par...
WWII Bomb-Proof Military Building Complex in New Jersey Comes to an Ironic End
10 Aug 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s a significant and certainly nostalgic moment, when a historical military building is wiped out from the face of the Earth, after decades of service. Things continue to move faster than ever, so an old building like the Military Ocean Ter...
Railbike Is the Quirky Rustic Contraption Ready to Take You on a Historical Ride
10 Aug 2021, 07:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Anything with the word “skunk” as part of its name would not seem like the most appealing choice. But this is a legacy rail we’re talking about, an actual piece of pure American history – the California Western Railroad, sim...
This $21M Italian Masterpiece Shows What Contemporary Sporty Luxury Is All About
10 Aug 2021, 06:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / For those seeking a yacht that matches their personality, this new Italian boat brings out all the features of a dynamic, luxury-seeking, adventurous spirit. Forget about massive superyachts that immerse you in their own world - this sleek, fresh m...
1975 Fiat 500 Jolly Evocation Is a Tribute to Retro Millionaires’ Beach Cars
10 Aug 2021, 04:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As more futuristic-looking cars take center stage, and the green energy wave is slowly but surely changing the entire automotive industry, retro cars become even more nostalgic. There’s something special that makes this Fiat 500 Jolly Evocati...
RAF’s New American-Built Submarine Hunter Shows Its Power in First Torpedo Test
9 Aug 2021, 11:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The British Royal Air Force’s stunning submarine-hunter got to show what’s it’s capable of, for the first time, during a recent test where it dropped a recoverable exercise torpedo, simulating the final phase in a lethal attack ag...
Japanese FUSO Canter Truck Now Available in Europe, Boasts Major New Upgrades
9 Aug 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The venerable FUSO Canter truck (it’s been around since 1963) is finally making its way from Japan to Europe. It even rocks a whole range of new features, from a change of look and upgraded comfort, to advanced safety technology. Daimler T...
Supersonic Swisspod to Be Tested at Europe’s Groundbreaking Hyperloop Test Track
9 Aug 2021, 08:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Will hyperloops rise to the top of future means of transportation? Some say they are in a category of their own, “the fifth transportation mode”. What’s certain is that they are a zero-emission alternative to airplanes, while also...
Cloud 9 Superyacht Is a $69 Million Floating Paradise With Incredible Luxuries
9 Aug 2021, 06:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Heavenly experiences aren’t cheap – for tens of millions of dollars, you can find out what it’s like to literally be on Cloud 9, one of the most sophisticated superyachts of the year, currently available. Famous Italian shipyar...
U.S. Military Tests Floating Robot Platforms That Can Land and Refuel VTOLs
9 Aug 2021, 04:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Autonomous systems are becoming increasingly important for all types of marine applications, and several innovative boats have demonstrated that, from tugboats and smaller research vessels, to the ambitious Mayflower project. It was only natural th...
New Luxury Aircraft With Award-Winning Safety Tech Is the Ultimate Personal Jet
9 Aug 2021, 04:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When a private jet that already started out as a premium, innovative aircraft keeps getting better and better, you know that you’re in for a totally luxurious experience – from its looks, to how comfortable and safe you feel. A well-...