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.
UK’s Royal Navy Keeps an Eye on “Dark” Vessels with Satellite-Based Surveillance
30 Jun 2021, 08:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Can you spot that aircraft carrier down there, in the photo? Believe it or not, that’s none other than the famous HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy’s flagship. That image of it sitting in Portsmouth, UK, was captured a few years ago b...
Wind-Powered Oceanbird Is the Tallest Ship in the World, Can Carry 7,000 Cars
30 Jun 2021, 07:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the cleanest energy sources on Earth – the wind – seems to be the answer for sustainable cargo shipping. The Michelin-supported Neoliner is the most recent project to take center stage, but there’s an even more ambitious on...
This Is the First Skoda Motorcycle to Enter an International Race, 120 Years Ago
30 Jun 2021, 05:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When we look at today’s high-powered motorcycles with sophisticated designs and digital connectivity, it’s hard to imagine what it must have felt like to ride some of the first motorcycles, more than 100 years ago. But there’s som...
One of the World’s Fastest Supercomputers Is Helping Create Sustainable Tires
29 Jun 2021, 14:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While the main focus when it comes to sustainable mobility is on clean energy sources, other components are important too and can contribute a great deal to a reduced impact on the environment. In this case, we’re talking about tires – ...
Toyota WRC Conquers Savage Safari Rally in Kenya, Scores Amazing Return Wins
29 Jun 2021, 12:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Lots of excitement for the Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team at the Safari Rally in Kenya. After several setbacks, crew members managed to spectacularly turn things around, scoring first and second places on the podium. Before the Safari Rall...
New Strategic Partnerships to Advance Renault’s Plan for EV Battery Factories
29 Jun 2021, 12:32 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s official – Renault announced 2 major partnerships that will advance its EV battery development strategy, with Envision AESC and Verkor. A third partner, ACC, could also join the ecosystem in the next years, strengthening Renault&rs...
More Than 10,000 European Orders Confirm the New Nissan Qashqai’s Winner Status
29 Jun 2021, 09:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The third generation Nissan Qashqai doesn’t disappoint – even though it’s only now starting to arrive in dealerships across Europe, it already hit more than 10,000 customer orders, exceeding all expectations. It was almost 15 y...
What’s the Opposite of Death? Luxury E-Motorcycle the One Is Here to Answer That
29 Jun 2021, 07:22 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget about any other electric motorcycle you’ve seen. Curtiss Motorcycles tosses all preconceived notions aside, to bring the slimmest, most balanced and unique luxury e-motorcycle out there. If you were still waiting for the One, this coul...
Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak Is Now the Fastest Renewably-Powered Racecar
29 Jun 2021, 05:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Although the weather refused to play nice and caused a cut in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb’s course, making it impossible for Bentley to break the speed record, the Continental GT3 Pikes Peak still dominated. Only a few years ba...
Vvolt Teams Up With Design Students to Create the Beluga 3-Wheeled e-Scooter
28 Jun 2021, 13:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / True innovators don’t limit themselves to one thing, instead use it to continuously build upon it. After recently launching its new range of e-bikes, bicycle maker Vvolt continues the journey to extended e-mobility with a scooter concept call...
Feast Your Eyes on the Latest Russian Warships and the Silent Threat Submarine
28 Jun 2021, 12:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russia doesn’t usually like to reveal too much about any of its latest military vehicles and equipment, and is known for giving away only bits of information that quickly turn into rumors. Unless we’re talking about potential foreign cu...
UK Goes Big With Cutting-Edge Space Technology, Satellites Trio Soon to Launch
28 Jun 2021, 10:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Britain is committed to expanding both its space journey and climate protection role. And what better proof than launching next-generation satellites that have the ability to monitor and support the environment? Britain is moving forward fast o...
U.S. Army’s Rugged Mack Defense Tactical Trucks Get a Dedicated Production Line
28 Jun 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Non-armored doesn’t mean less rugged. It may not have the capabilities of its cooler cousins, the armored military vehicles, but the Mack Defense Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) still comes with some impressive specs, and it’s so important that ...
Race-Tested Voima e-Bike Boasts a One-of-a-Kind Frame and Incredible Power
28 Jun 2021, 07:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’ve seen a lot of young brands launch e-bikes with innovative features, but not too many that had this much research and dedication behind the product. Finland-based Pole Bicycles wanted to bring nothing but the best on the market and, with...
Take the VW T-Roc Convertible on the Perfect Getaway (Don’t Forget Your Bike)
28 Jun 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You’ve probably heard that having too much choice is one of the things that’s stressing us out. Especially when it comes to summer vacations – should you get a van? But you’ve always wanted to just cruise in a convertible. W...
HMS Protector Gets Further North Than Any Navy Ship, Breaking Historical Record
25 Jun 2021, 16:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are several achievements that can make Royal Navy sailors jump for joy, and one of them is getting closer to the North Pole than any other Royal Navy ship has ever gotten in history. It may not be as famous as the aircraft carriers and f...
Take a Full Tour of the New Nepallo, the Only Pontoon Boat With A Suzuki Engine
25 Jun 2021, 14:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / You know what’s perfect for a fishing trip this summer? A reliable and spacious pontoon boat. And what’s even better than a pontoon boat is one that’s powered by a mighty Suzuki engine. Don’t be selfish, share it with your f...
These WWII Military Aircraft Can Still Blow Everyone Away With Their Skills
25 Jun 2021, 12:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody’s talking about electric aircraft and EVTOLS these days, but we shouldn’t forget the great warbirds of the twentieth century and what they’ve accomplished in those days. There’s still something magnificent about th...
Go for Uphill Thrills with Husqvarna’s Mountain e-Bikes, Now Coming to the U.S.
25 Jun 2021, 09:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for folks in the U.S. who were eyeing the all-new Husqvarna electric mountain bike range. It’s finally coming to the States, after being launched on the European market last year. Pick your favorite from a great selection of models,...
This Lamborghini Huracan EVO Is Bologna’s Airport New Exclusive Follow-Me Car
25 Jun 2021, 07:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Only in Italy” is a popular saying for good reason. After all, where else could you get the chance to admire a Lamborghini Huracán EVO performing airport duty? Granted, this isn’t just any airport, but the Bologna Guglielm...