Otilia Drăgan
3,811 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.
U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Makes Multiple Enemy Radars Go Bye-Bye at the Same Time
9 Jul 2021, 20:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s official: U.S. Navy’s EA-18G Growler is getting the Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB), which will take its electronic warfare capabilities to new heights. After the program entered the production and deployment phase last we...
Your Private eVTOL Is Ready to Fly You Anywhere. Just Relax, No Pilot Needed
9 Jul 2021, 16:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology is on the brink of completely transforming air mobility, but how accessible will it be? Are future air taxis going to be something that everyone can experience? Most likely, not. But there&rs...
Long Routes Won’t Be an Issue for This Extended Range, New Generation Airplane
9 Jul 2021, 11:26 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you don’t know why the A321XLR is already famous, let’s just say that this new generation aircraft is not only better for the environment and more fuel-efficient compared to previous models, but it’s also able to provide an unp...
World’s Most Advanced Unmanned Research Vehicle Leaves Standard Ships Far Behind
9 Jul 2021, 07:34 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Uncrewed, sustainable research vehicles are proving to be even more capable than traditional, large vessels. An apparently small, but mighty autonomous vehicle that is prepared to disrupt other sectors as well, not just maritime research, has succe...
This New EV Has Multiple Personality, Turn It Into Anything Except a Spacecraft
9 Jul 2021, 05:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There's no shortage of “innovative” electric vehicles these days, but few of them are as fun and surprising as the XBUS, a modular universal vehicle that can literally be transformed into whatever you need, while also boasting an i...
2021 Shelby F-150 Has 775 Horsepower, Is Toughest Off-Road Pickup Truck Yet
9 Jul 2021, 05:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Shelby American has left its unmistakable mark on Ford F-150-based trucks before, but this time it’s going all out. Already showcasing muscle truck DNA, the newest Shelby F-150 turns rogue - ready to take on any kind of terrain, with massive ...
Now We’ve Heard It All: Even Vodka Is Climate-Neutral With the Help of e-Trucks
8 Jul 2021, 13:38 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like we’re getting close to a point where literally every industry and everything that’s being manufactured needs to be climate-neutral – the buzz word that’s on everybody’s mind and lips these days. This also...
Stellantis Turns Ellesmere Port Plant Into Self-Sufficient Heaven for EVs Only
8 Jul 2021, 12:08 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We are witnessing a turning point in the vehicle manufacturing industry, and production plants are a good reminder of that. Some of the oldest ones in the U.S., UK and Europe are being completely transformed, in order to bring the EV promise to lif...
Hyzon Plans 1,000-Mile Range Record for Its Hydrogen-Powered Heavy-Duty Truck
8 Jul 2021, 11:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hyzon is not wasting any time in conquering the long-haul commercial trucking industry. After developing hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles, including what is considered in the industry to be the heaviest truck, the Rochester-based company is now...
Suzuki GSX-S750 Just Got a Striking New Summer Look, Commands Attention
8 Jul 2021, 08:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What’s better than an aggressive bike, powered by a legendary engine and equipped with some of the best rider technology out there? A motorcycle that comes with a summer-inspired brand-new color scheme, on top of all that. Fans of the pop...
Next-Generation Bomber B-21 Raider Looks Even Stealthier in New USAF Rendering
8 Jul 2021, 07:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to something as highly-anticipated as “the first bomber of the 21st century” (in the words of the U.S. Air Force), every new detail that comes through is important. We still don’t know much more about the B-21 Raider...
Amtrak Pumps $7.3 Billion Into Future State-of-the-Art, Dual-Powered Trains
8 Jul 2021, 05:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As part of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan, the U.S. railway system gets a boost like never before in recent history, from extended routes to brand-new equipment. The main focus is now on replacing the old fleet with cutting-edge tr...
Make Way for ClubSwan 125, the Aggressive Racing Superyacht That Breaks Records
7 Jul 2021, 09:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What happens when a prestigious yacht manufacturer decides to go even further than before and create something truly outstanding? A record-breaking racing superyacht is born. Built to become a successful monohull in offshore racing, the ClubSwan 12...
No More Range Anxiety, You Can Count on the VN5 Electric Van for Cargo Delivery
7 Jul 2021, 07:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Did you know that the LEVC production plant in Ansty, Coventry, is the only dedicated EV factory in the UK? This is where the London Electric Vehicle Company is manufacturing its latest product, the VN5 electric van. After a long wait, customers in...
Forget Standard Cargo Shipping, This Sustainable Capsule Moves at Airplane Speed
7 Jul 2021, 05:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Alternative fuels, electric propulsion systems, wind-powered vessels – there’s progress when it comes to making cargo shipping more sustainable, but it’s still painfully slow. Perhaps the solution would be to come up with entirely...
Frontier Is a Promising Race e-Motorcycle Developed by UK Students and Norton
6 Jul 2021, 13:57 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When a famous motorcycle brand and talented students join forces to create an electric racing motorcycle, the result can only be spectacular. Meet “Frontier”, a cool new bike featuring an innovative battery pack, developed by Norton Mot...
This Highly-Advanced, Sustainable 11-Story Building Uses Rainwater for Toilets
6 Jul 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Advanced technology and contemporary architecture are often seen as enemies of the environment and total opposites to the concept of sustainability. But that’s not always the case. The latest developments in the constructions field could be u...
Russia Shows Off Its Su-35 and SU-57E Fighters With New Pilot Station Simulators
6 Jul 2021, 08:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia is a regular at international military shows, where it can showcase its latest products aimed at foreign customers. But there’s nothing like a local event to really bring out “the big guns”. In this case, some of Russia&rsq...
Sleek Double Console Says It’s Time to Take Your Friends on a Fishing Challenge
6 Jul 2021, 07:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / How does a fishing trip with your buddies sound like? Or, perhaps, you’d prefer to just relax with your family, enjoy the sea view and go for a swim? With the right kind of boat, you could do both. The new Pursuit DC 236 has plenty of room fo...
Russian Kamaz Master Truck Cuts Through the Wildest Tracks Like It’s Nothing
6 Jul 2021, 07:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Got a brand-new truck? No better way to “baptize” it than to take it on a challenging ride – mountain roads, deep rivers and muddy terrain included. But don’t try this at home, unless you’ve got a Russian Kamaz monster...