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 First Electric Passenger Boat On Display at the Green Tech Boat Show
25 Apr 2021, 18:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / MDL Marinas, one of the largest marina groups in the UK, is hosting a brand new show this year. The Green Tech Boat Show is dedicated to green technologies in the boating industry and it aims to showcase some of the best green boats currently on th...
Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Years of Existence with Epic All-Inclusive Tours
25 Apr 2021, 17:51 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Moto Guzzi Tours are a well-known tradition for motorcycle lovers all around the world, but this year’s edition is extra special. In honor of the brand’s centenary, the 2021 Moto Guzzi Experience includes amazing destinations in and...
New Sirena 68 Makes You Dream About Summer Parties With All of Your Friends
25 Apr 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s probably safe to say that this year’s summer is one of the most special summers in history. So many people around the world have their hopes up for long-awaited freedom and travels. And, with everything that’s been going on, ...
The Electric Bull Hermes 75 Promises Fast Deliveries With Zero Carbon Emissions
25 Apr 2021, 07:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With the electrification wave constantly growing, there’s never been a more favorable time for startups in the automotive industry. E-bikes and e-scooters are now familiar to most of us, but what’s interesting is that more and more youn...
The Grateful Dead Klunker Bike Is Sunshine on Wheels
25 Apr 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With summer just around the corner, a cheerful brand-new bike with a one-of-kind design is more than welcome. And, if one the coolest music bands ever is part of the creation process, it’s even better. A pretty young company in the bicycle...
Uready E-Trike Effortlessly Glides on the Road, Looks Perfect for Summer
24 Apr 2021, 09:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There are plenty of e-scooters and e-bikes on the market, but an e-trike is not something you see every day. Some have tried to develop their own concept and failed, but Oguzhan Albayrak, a German entrepreneur, is determined to bring his e-trike to...
Forget About Regular Cargo e-Bikes, the SunRider Is Fully Solar-Powered
24 Apr 2021, 07:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you thought that cargo e-bikes are the ultimate solution for a green future and better mobility, you haven’t heard the latest news. A new bike is here to ditch standard batteries and use only clean, solar energy instead. Its name is, of co...
Canadian Sea Ceptor Missile Looks Like a Deadly Beast From the Future
24 Apr 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Royal Canadian Navy’s newest Surface Combatant is about to get even more powerful, by integrating a top-of-the-range missile system. Designed to bring top-notch technology for maritime application, the Sea Ceptor is just as cool and fierc...
Off-Road Modified VW ID.4 SUV to Compete in 1,000-Mile Race, Looks Ready to Win
23 Apr 2021, 16:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The recently launched Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV is ready to prove what it can do and show that it’s up to the challenge. A racing challenge, that is. An off-road modified ID.4 1st Edition RWD is set to participate in the upcoming National ...
MQ-9B Sea Guardian Drone Proves What It's Capable of in U.S. Navy Exercise
23 Apr 2021, 14:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Joint military operations that are based on the coordination of crewed hardware and drones are becoming a priority for the world’s most important military forces. Whether it’s at land or at sea, the U.S. and Russia are testing military ...
Ox One Electric Motorcycle Blends Retro-Inspired Look With Modern Performance
23 Apr 2021, 12:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s nothing like the feeling of bringing one of your dreams to life and enjoying the final result, after all the hard work. That’s what Adrian Gonzales, CEO of Ox Motorcycles, felt when the new Ox One electric motorcycle was ready t...
DARPA Develops Drone to Counteract Smaller Ones, Future War of Drones?
23 Apr 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s been a lot of talk lately about drones as a huge military asset. But, since everybody seems to be doing the same thing, the question becomes: how do we counteract them? The U.S. military is also focusing on drones as a threat and what...
SUV Owners in America Are Ready to Switch to EVs, According to Volkswagen Survey
23 Apr 2021, 07:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Biden Administration is pushing for electric vehicles, more and more automobile manufacturers are including electric models in their offerings, but what about those who actually decide whether they want to own an EV or not? Especially when it c...
Zero Motorcycles DSR Now Available in Earth Day-Inspired Limited Edition Colors
22 Apr 2021, 17:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When everyone was celebrating Earth Day, Zero Motorcycles were also celebrating their 15th anniversary. So they decided to make it extra special by releasing a limited-edition DSR and donating part of the sales to the National Forest Foundation. ...
XCEED Blockchain Technology Expands to Europe, Powered by Renault and IBM
22 Apr 2021, 15:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After having been successfully tested at Renault’s Douai plant, the XCEED blockchain solution developed in collaboration with IBM is now further expanding in Europe and is available to car manufacturers all over the world. Renault develop...
New Richard Milles Tourbillon Aerodyne Watch Combines Luxury With Reliability
22 Apr 2021, 14:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Haute horology meets aeronautics in the newest Richard Mille collection. Combining a red gold case with a transparent dial and white rubber strap, the Manual Winding Tourbillon Aerodyne is a timepiece worth owning. As you would expect from a tim...
This Korean Cargo Ship Helps Marine Life by Creating Less Underwater Noise
22 Apr 2021, 09:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year’s Earth Day theme, “Restore Our Earth,” brings to our attention one of the most important parts of contributing to a better future for the ecosystem: emerging green technologies. Until most industries find a way to switc...
Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Now Have Their Own Electric Island
22 Apr 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While everyone’s eyes are on the newest and hottest electric cars, trucks are quietly, but firmly making their way towards full electrification. And, though it might not sound as exciting as what car manufacturers are up to, it’s actual...
Off-Road and ATV Organizations Receive $80,000 Through Polaris Grant Program
21 Apr 2021, 16:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s a great thing when auto manufacturers give back to the community and help raise awareness on important topics. This is what the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S Grants Program continues to do, since 2006, by supporting ATV clubs, associations and gra...
Russian Msta-S Howitzer Is Even Deadlier When Joined by the Orlan-10E Drone
21 Apr 2021, 14:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rostec, one of Russia’s biggest state military-industrial corporations, has recently conducted a demonstrative exercise for a “foreign customer”, with the purpose of showing the Msta-S self-propelled howitzer operating together wi...