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.
Team Hytiva Shelby F-250 Super Baja Ready to Unleash 475 HP for Off-Road Thrills
20 Jul 2021, 08:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Like a wild creature leaping into the jungle, this green-striped beast exudes confidence on the most challenging terrain, as well as on the streets of Las Vegas. The limited-edition 2021 Shelby Super Baja gets a make-over inspired by Team Hytiva. ...
USSF to Conquer Deep-Space With Groundbreaking Solar Thermal-Powered Spacecraft
20 Jul 2021, 07:14 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While all eyes are on the billionaires making their way to space for the first time in history, the U.S. Space Force (USSF) continues to develop its strategy for future operations in space. This time, a groundbreaking solar-thermal propulsion syste...
The World’s Biggest LEGO Airplane Took 10 Months to Build, With 40,000 Pieces
20 Jul 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who needs virtual reality games, when you can create an entire world just out of Lego pieces? With the right skills, a rich imagination and a lot of patience, you can bring to life not just an object, but an entire experience – like this guy ...
Russia Teases Checkmate, Its “Fundamentally New” Game-Changing Stealth Fighter
19 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia is very close to revealing its newest military aircraft, which has been the subject of constant rumors for a while now. As we know, Russia is all about creating mystery around its military capabilities, and only revealing bits and pieces whe...
NASA Is Making Airplanes Friendlier for our Ears, Using Shape-Memory Alloys
19 Jul 2021, 12:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When speaking of electric aircraft, one of the most talked about benefits is a reduced noise level, compared to standard airplanes. But there’s still a long way to go until electric air mobility vehicles will be widely used. Until then, there...
Drone Swarms Give Royal Marines a Boost, in Groundbreaking Experimental Exercise
19 Jul 2021, 09:43 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hybrid forces are one of the keys to future warfare superiority, and UK’s military just made a huge step in that direction. The Royal Marines Commandos recently participated in a jaw-dropping display of force, based on coordinated action not ...
Rebound Pro Wheels Boast Cutting-Edge Tech, for Hardcore Off-Road Performance
19 Jul 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We know you’re proud of your truck, Jeep or SUV, but if you’re into extreme off-roading, you know that high-quality wheels make all the difference. The guys at Icon Alloys (developed by suspension systems and shock absorbers manufacture...
No Wonder This Thing Is Called Beast Mode, It’s Ready for Next Level Off-Roading
19 Jul 2021, 06:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Alabama-based Storyteller Overland is known for its off-road expedition vehicles that can handle any kind of adventure and that look good doing that. Its 2022 line-up isn’t just eye-catching, but comes with something for everybody, covering m...
4Runner Rock Crawls Like a Trooper, Ends Up Losing to the Polaris General XP
19 Jul 2021, 05:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The word “off-road” gets thrown around quite a lot these days, with all types of vehicles claiming to have what it takes for the toughest adventures. But rock crawling is where the real bad boys get to show off. The guys at Polaris pick...
This Mayan-Inspired Train Station Keeps Heat Away Without Mechanical Ventilation
18 Jul 2021, 12:54 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Train stations rarely become an object of interest in terms of innovation, sustainability or even design. But the Tulum train station is definitely an exception – a uniquely-shaped construction, it’s not just an impressive work of archi...
USAF’s New eVTOL Can Reach 180 MPH Using 50 Percent Less Energy Than an EV
18 Jul 2021, 11:42 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new toy has officially joined U.S. Air Force’s increasing line-up of alternative air mobility vehicles. It’s not yet fully operational, but that’s only a matter of time, because it did get green light for moving to the next step...
All-Conquering F-35 Lightning Shows the World It’s Ready to “Fix, Fly and Fight”
16 Jul 2021, 16:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Summer Fury 2021 truly is an expression of greatness: the largest marine aircraft wing (3rd Marine Aircraft Wing) is demonstrating warfighter readiness in the largest Marine aviation exercise on the West Coast. This is the best opportunity for 3rd ...
Say Aloha to the New Harley-Davidson Museum X Jason Momoa Apparel Collection
16 Jul 2021, 09:58 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just days after introducing its latest bike, the Sportster S, Harley-Davidson rolls out another eye-catching novelty. This time, we’re talking about apparel and accessories. Because you have to look the part, when you’re riding a Harley...
America’s First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant to Be Built, Backed by Boeing
16 Jul 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for sustainable aviation: North America will soon have its first SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) production facility. A considerable step ahead from previous testing and limited use, this project will mark the beginning of a whole new era...
That’s Not an UFO You Hear, But the 2021 Nissan LEAF’s Acoustic Alerting System
16 Jul 2021, 07:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve heard over and over again how electric vehicles will not only give us the benefit of zero emissions, but also reduce noise pollution, which is a real issue in urban centers all over the world. The only problem is that the complete sound...
Sizzling-Hot Mode LT Gives You the Best an AWD Ford Transit Has to Offer
16 Jul 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Alabama-based Storyteller Overland was already on a roll, with an entire line-up of its Mode 4x4 campers ready to conquer the market, when it decided to spice things up even more and introduce the brand-new Mode LT, built on the AWD Ford Transit ch...
Ready to Island-Hop Aboard an Electric Airplane? United Airlines Just Bought It
15 Jul 2021, 12:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Soon enough, we’ll be able to ditch cars for short distance travel, because a new fully-electric 19-seater airplane is making air travel more effective, more affordable and a whole lot better for the environment. United Airlines and Mesa Airl...
New Hypersonics Center of Excellence to Develop the Fastest Weapons in the World
15 Jul 2021, 11:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The development of hypersonics has taken missiles to the next level, making them faster, more powerful, and increasing their survivability. With the U.S. military’s increased interest in next-generation weapons, it was only a matter of time u...
Indulge in the Ultimate Spa Experience at Sea, on the Moskito Luxury Yacht
15 Jul 2021, 08:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Let others worry about maximum speed, off-road thrills and adrenaline-pumping adventures. What you want is the ultimate indulging experience, perfect bliss and total relaxation. You’re in luck: Moskito is waiting to take you on a different ki...
GM’s New $71 Million California Design Center Will Skyrocket Tech Development
15 Jul 2021, 07:13 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / General Motors is as serious as can be about its expansion strategy and advancing automotive technology. Marking yet another milestone on its road to developing alternative mobility applications, GM is building a new, state-of-the-art Advanced Desi...