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.
DARPA Wants Stealth Autonomous Vehicles to Navigate in Darkness and Underground
29 Jul 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ever since autonomous vehicles have started taking off, sensors have also taken center stage as an essential component for the development of self-driving cars. Powerful illuminating systems are important for better navigation. However, this can be...
Pioneering 7-Seater Electric Jet to Be Powered by Porsche’s Battery Manufacturer
29 Jul 2021, 09:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It might sound like a cliché, but when 2 German industry leaders join forces, you can expect a high-quality outcome. Aerospace company Lilium has teamed up with Customcells, who recently launched a joined venture with Porsche, for developing...
200 MPH Autonomous Cars Will Make History in World’s First High-Speed Robo-Race
29 Jul 2021, 07:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Only a few years ago, this might have sounded crazy, but it’s here now – the first head-to-head, high-speed race without the actual racing drivers. Autonomous vehicles will soon be competing against each other at the Indy Autonomous Cha...
Aston Martin’s First Miami Skyscraper Is Pure Luxury, Boasts Superyacht Marina
29 Jul 2021, 05:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Indulging in a sailing adventure on your own superyacht is one thing, but bringing it back to the marina right outside your luxury home is taking it to another level. This is just one of the many perks that residents of the Aston Martin Skyscraper ...
Toyota Launches Next-Gen Connected Fleet Management Platform for Businesses
28 Jul 2021, 13:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Connectivity is one of the most important features in the automotive industry these days, and not just for individuals, but also for fleet managers. With the rise of highly-advanced connectivity solutions, small businesses and large business that o...
Rare $4.5 Million Ferrari F60 America Is Ferrari’s Love Child With the U.S.
28 Jul 2021, 11:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The world-famous Ferrari red got swapped for deep blue in this celebratory model that reflects the bond between Ferrari and America in even the smallest details. Only 1 of 10 ever built, this 2016 Ferrari F60 America is a modern car with a retro so...
Pioneering Ultra-Short Takeoff Aircraft With Blown Lift Gets Backed by NASA
28 Jul 2021, 09:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electra might not sound familiar to a lot of us, but this aviation company is taking off quite literally. After being selected a few months ago by the U.S. Air Force to develop aircraft based on electric vertical takeoff and landing technologies (e...
Mercedes-Benz Soon to Start Production of Another Electric Truck, the eEconic
28 Jul 2021, 08:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / eActros, Mercedes-Benz’s famous electric heavy-duty truck that made its digital debut earlier in June, also has a younger “brother”, eEconic. Although its purpose is not exactly the most exciting one, it still represents an import...
Enjoy Adventure Flying With the Amphibious Icon A5 - Comes With Its Own Trailer
28 Jul 2021, 07:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Remember the song “Leaving on a Jet Plane”? In this case, a more accurate version would be “I’m leaving on an amphibious light sport aircraft (LSA)”. Anyway, the point is that you don’t need to be a billionaire t...
Airstream Pottery Barn Special Edition Is Ultra-Cozy, Better Than Your Own Home
28 Jul 2021, 05:18 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many people are still not fans of camping trips because they’re attached to the comfort of their homes, which seems impossible to replicate on the road. Even some of the premium vehicles out there can’t recreate the cozy feeling of bein...
UK’s First Satellite Launch Site to Host the Cutting-Edge Orbex Prime Rocket
27 Jul 2021, 13:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Britain made a huge step towards becoming an important player in the space industry, after adopting regulation that allow satellites and rockets to be launched from UK soil, a few months ago. Things are moving quickly, so there’s already a pl...
The Latest Military Aircraft Tech to Be Showcased at U.S. Navy League Event
27 Jul 2021, 11:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you say “Collins Aerospace”, the first thing that comes to mind is the image of aircraft and helicopters, mostly for military and defense applications. But there’s much more behind an amazing aircraft than we know. From inter...
1969 Le Mans Ford GT40 Replica Is Off the Charts, Limited Edition Selling Fast
27 Jul 2021, 08:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the most popular racing cars of all times, the infamous GT40 that turned Ford into the first American manufacturer to win at Le Mans, is now available in the form of an extremely-detailed replica at 1:8 scale, bearing the exquisite-quality m...
World’s Longest Yacht Below 500GT Boasts Patented Pool and Infinite Wine-Cellar
27 Jul 2021, 07:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Well-known for its high-end superyachts, Royal Huisman has outdone itself this time, with the launch of a spectacular-looking vessel, which can be officially considered the longest motor yacht under 500GT, in the world. Built for an exclusive custo...
Guy Not Giving Up on His Floating Hamster Wheel Is U.S. Coast Guard’s Nightmare
27 Jul 2021, 05:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Don’t give up!” is one of our modern society’s mottos, pushing people to pursue their dreams no matter the obstacles (or the consequences). But some people literally take that too far, like this self-proclaimed dreamer who ...
RAF’s Red Arrows Flank the Mighty Submarine-Hunter Poseidon in Joint Flypast
26 Jul 2021, 14:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Air Force base at Lossiemouth, Scotland, was recently the setting of an event with stunning visuals: the mighty submarine-hunter flying in formation with the Red Arrows, for the first time. The striking look of the Red Arrows complemented...
Audi’s Smart Factory in Neckarsulm to Achieve Carbon-Neutral Production by 2025
26 Jul 2021, 13:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Audi is making history at its site in Neckarsulm. After recently having expanded the plant and introduced new technologies to support the production of the Audi R8 high-performance sports car and all-electric Audi e-tron GT, the company is also foc...
1957 Skoda 1100 OHC Was a Remarkably Progressive 92 HP/124 MPH Racing Car
26 Jul 2021, 11:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although it only got to demonstrate its impressive abilities competing in Central and Eastern European races, because of the political restrictions at the time, Skoda 1100 OHC will forever be remembered and celebrated as a famous winning racing car...
$13 Million Project to Turn Wind Power and Ocean Resources Into Renewable Fuel
26 Jul 2021, 09:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Humanity is on a roll in terms of using and taking advantage of renewable energy, probably more than ever before. Wind energy is starting to be considered more and more for powering sustainable cargo ships, and it can do much more than that. A comb...
World’s First Aircraft Carrier Turned Superyacht to Have Amazing Swappable Decks
26 Jul 2021, 07:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of outrageously luxurious superyachts out there, and it’s no surprise that expectations keep going higher, with even more outlandish features making us marvel at today’s possibilities. One of the most interesting ideas ...