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.
Hyundai Backs Major Ocean Clean-Up Effort, Plans to Integrate Recycled Materials
3 Aug 2021, 09:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hyundai supported a huge ocean clean-up effort that was recently completed with excellent results, as another mark of its commitment to sustainability and a green future. Led by the Healthy Seas organization, this project conducted an extensive oce...
NASA’s Lucy Ready for the First-Ever 4 Billion-Mile Journey to Fossil Asteroids
3 Aug 2021, 08:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As billionaires are pioneering space flights and making everyone question the future of humanity, NASA is quietly working on diving even deeper into the knowledge of the Universe. The Moon is everyone’s favorite and Mars takes center stage as...
Next-Gen Bell Military High-Speed VTOL to Match Fighter Jets in Speed and Range
3 Aug 2021, 07:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are becoming increasingly important for the future of military aviation and strategic superiority. As one of the pioneers of vertical lift aircraft technology, and a long-time industrial partner of the U.S. Arm...
Sail From Alaska to Monaco on This Military-Inspired Luxury Explorer Superyacht
3 Aug 2021, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Befriend the wild creatures of snow-covered lands, or enjoy the latest luxurious experiences that Cote d’Azur has to offer – it’s your call. This majestic explorer yacht can take you almost anywhere in the world. And don’t b...
2022 Sportsman XP 1000 Aims to Be the Smartest, Most Powerful ATV Right Now
3 Aug 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you say trail adventure, you say ATV. Period. There are a lot of ways to experience the outdoors and feel the taste of adventure, but nothing gives you the thrills and sense of power that riding an ATV does. Already famous for its highly-capab...
Mercedes-Benz Powertrain Plants to Focus on Advancing All-Electric Drive Systems
2 Aug 2021, 12:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Daimler Truck has big plans for sustainable and zero-emission transportation. Not only is it playing a major role in bringing electric trucks on the market, but it also plans to focus on the two major all-electric drive technologies, battery and hy...
U.S. Navy’s Newest Fast-Attack Submarine USS Hyman G. Rickover Ready for Duty
2 Aug 2021, 11:02 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite the challenges of the last one-and-a-half year, the U.S. Navy continued to work diligently on its fleet, with not a single shipyard being closed throughout this period. This is how its newest attack-submarine, USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795...
New Off-Road-Ready General XP 1000 Trailhead Edition Goes Beyond All Limits
2 Aug 2021, 08:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Off-road enthusiasts will be pleased to know that the new General XP 1000 Trailhead Edition is here. One of Polaris’ most popular UTVs, the General is well known for its rugged build and off-grid capabilities. This new edition goes even furth...
UK’s New Space Command to Advance the Defense’s Strategic Space Capabilities
2 Aug 2021, 07:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If somehow you didn’t know about this yet, Britain is going full speed ahead on the space-conquering journey. With every step its takes in this direction, it continues to build on its role as one of the top players in the future of space adva...
One Regular Pool Not Enough for This Superyacht, It Boasts a Saltwater Pool Too
2 Aug 2021, 06:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s no secret that “more is more” is one of the governing principles of superyacht design. When you think you’ve seen the most lavish design and extravagant features, an even more outrageous concept blows the rest out of th...
Custom Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer 6x6 Looks Friendly, Still an Off-Road Military Force
2 Aug 2021, 05:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Going off-road with a former military 6x6 all-terrain vehicle is already a cool start for a wild adventure. Driving one that comes with funny, uplifting messages all over its mean-looking, massive body, is taking it to the next level. It’s li...
Rare Post-WWII Porsche 356 Jagdwagen Makes Off-Road Vehicles Look Like Toys
1 Aug 2021, 09:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s no shortage of options when it comes to off-road vehicles for an adventure-filled summer. But even the meanest, boldest new kid on the block can’t compare to one that was built with the toughest requirements in mind – a mi...
U.S. Navy’s Future VTOL Drone Is Best-in-Class, Hovers and Stares Like No Other
1 Aug 2021, 08:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Maximum versatility and minimal logistic support requirements are 2 of the main features the U.S. military is looking for when it comes to new assets, especially if we’re talking about unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that need to deliver an i...
This Aviation Watch Was Designed for Fighter Jet Pilots, Passed Some Crazy Tests
30 Jul 2021, 14:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are many aviation watches on the market, but a lot of them are just inspired by aircraft design, or maybe use some type of manufacturing technique that’s specific to aerospace. But the watches that Bremont has been creating in collabora...
Hyzon Takes the Next Step for Heavy-Duty Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Development
30 Jul 2021, 12:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If we’re talking about range, liquid hydrogen seems to be a better option than hydrogen gas, so companies that can help with developing fueling infrastructure based on this type of hydrogen are becoming more and more important. RenewH2 is one...
Former U.S. Rocket Engineers Launch $300K Smart Electric Boat With 475 HP Motor
30 Jul 2021, 10:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What happens when former rocket engineers decide to make boating much more enjoyable, without the hassle of constant maintenance? They come up with an electric boat model that takes battery performance to the next level, for a seamless experience a...
This Solar-Powered Electric Ferry Is the First Maritime Robotaxi in Europe
30 Jul 2021, 08:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Robotaxis are not news anymore, with several self-driving car services all over the world. But transferring this concept to water-based transportation is something to talk about. This pioneering ferry isn’t just an autonomous vessel for trans...
UK's $348M Tempest Next-Gen Fighter Will Be Nothing Like Other Combat Aircraft
30 Jul 2021, 06:48 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Tempest is more than just a next-generation aircraft, it’s a connected system designed to respond to future combat environment challenges. UK’s Ministry of Defense has just made a huge step towards bringing Tempest to life, by awarding ...
2022 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Is a Whole New Kind of Off-Road Beast
30 Jul 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Step aside, UTVs – the trail conqueror is here and it puts all other competitors to shame. Bolder than ever, shielded against the elements and adapted for comfort, the all-new 2022 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition takes on the toughest trails...
1964 Skoda F3 Monoposto Had a Short, but Victorious Career in Formula 3 Racing
29 Jul 2021, 13:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Skoda is celebrating “120 years of Skoda Motorsport” by paying tribute to some of its most famous racing cars, which played an important part in the motorsport history, even if they are less known outside Europe, because of the politica...