Cristina Mircea
1,684 ARTICLES
She nailed her motorcycle license test shaming all the males in her class with her highest score in the written exam and the best time obtained during the skills test.
Writing has been her livelihood for more than ten years now, and there’s no topic she doesn’t dare tackling, from IT solutions to outdoor equipment, electronics, and now the automotive industry.
When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
American Robotics Receives New Approval From the FAA to Expand Its Drone Operations
1 Sep 2022, 13:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / After announcing just a week ago that the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) granted it a Part 107 waiver to expand automated BVLOS (beyond-visual-line-of-sight) operations, drone solutions provider, American Robotics, is back with another achie...
Lightning eMotors to Deliver 170 of Its Electric Cargo Vans and Box Trucks to GoBolt
1 Sep 2022, 09:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / In a collaborative effort to electrify North America, commercial EV manufacturer, Lightning eMotors, and sustainable logistics provider, GoBolt, teamed up to deploy all-electric cargo vans and box trucks throughout the country. As per the recen...
Tofu DIY House on Wheels Is a Soul-Healing Place Based on a Retired Ford Ambulance
31 Aug 2022, 14:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ambulances are great vehicles for conversions, as they offer a lot of storage, both in and out. They can be customized in a variety of ways and can make for great houses on wheels, as this Ford ambo clearly proves it. The tiny, mobile home you s...
MintAir Teams Up With Jaunt, Aims to Bring Air Taxi Services to South Korea
31 Aug 2022, 12:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Korea-based AAM (advanced air mobility) service provider, MintAir, wants to speed up the adoption of electric flight in South Korea and plans to bring air taxis into the area. To achieve that goal, the startup teamed up with eVTOL (electric vertica...
Blix Launches the Moto-Inspired Dubbel Utility E-Bike, Its Most Versatile Two-Wheeler Yet
31 Aug 2022, 09:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Santa Cruz-based bike manufacturer, Blix, recently added a new model to its lineup. The Dubbel is advertised as a compact, moto-inspired utility e-bike, and the company's most versatile two-wheeler yet. The Dubbel is not the only utility e...
Skyfly Axe Aircraft Is Available to Pre-Order, Is Touted as an Affordable Personal eVTOL
31 Aug 2022, 08:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / British eVTOL developer, Skyfly Technologies, has opened pre-orders for its Axe personal eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, a promising flying machine that boasts impressive specs. While we are all still anxiously awaiting ...
"World's First Electric Seaglider" Reaches Important Certification Milestone
30 Aug 2022, 15:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Last spring, Boston-based company, Regent, announced the world’s first electric seaglider, a hybrid vehicle described as part aircraft, part boat. Its goal is to revolutionize maritime transportation, and thanks to the major milestone it rece...
2006 Low-Roof Ford Econoline Makes for a Cozy House on Wheels With Off-Grid Capabilities
30 Aug 2022, 13:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While a low-roof Ford Econoline might not be the number one choice of builders when it comes to van conversions, this guy made it work and tuned this 2006 model in a cozy house on wheels with off-grid capabilities. Shane Dennis is in the school...
This Twin Jet Engine Trike Is Not a Three-Wheeler You'd Ever Dare to Take for a City Ride
30 Aug 2022, 10:10 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Old age makes most people mellower, but there are also exceptions to the rule. And the Crazy Rocketman tops them all, with his daredevil attitude and his constant playing with fire. Literally. His latest creation is a twin jet engine trike and it&r...
Frey's New Evolve Neo eMTBs Boast High-End Specs at an Affordable Price
30 Aug 2022, 08:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ever since 2013, when it entered the market, Frey Bikes has made a reputation as a versatile manufacturer that makes both affordable, entry-level two-wheelers as well as premium bikes engineered for extreme riding. The new Evolve line is a combinat...
Hunna Folding E-Bike Is Rugged but Stylish, Built for Adventures in the City and Beyond
29 Aug 2022, 15:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Created by the U.K.-based youth empowerment organization, Unique Talent, under the Rolltech concept, the Hunna folding, electric bike boasts a modern, appealing design and a rugged construction. Built with convenience, safety, and affordability ...
Ernie Ford Transit Van Is a Light, DIY Overlanding Rig With an Appetite for Adventure
29 Aug 2022, 13:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / One of the best things about overlanding is that during your journeys, you get to meet a lot of great people just like you, who embrace adventure and are all about living on the road and exploring our vast and beautiful world. Bert is one of those ...
Boots Camper Van Is a Creative DIY Project, Has a Large Kitchen and a Bedroom/Office Area
29 Aug 2022, 10:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Ever since the beginning of the van life movement, camper builders have preferred the convenience of Ford vans. They are affordable, small enough to be easily handled on the road, and easy to convert. This DIY project is a great example of how you ...
Onyx LZR E-Bike Is Built for Both Dirt Jumping and City Riding, Is Fast and Powerful
29 Aug 2022, 07:38 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The world mostly knows Onyx for its powerful, vintage-looking, electric mopeds, the CTY and the RCR. But with its latest two-wheelers, the California-based manufacturer adds some variety to its lineup, with two high-performance electric bikes. Meet...
Beautiful, Handmade Truck Camper Is Built To Prioritize Mobility and Off-Grid Access
16 Aug 2022, 15:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While there are plenty of truck campers out there designed to meet the various needs of adventure-seekers, DIY builds will always be more interesting and commendable. They’ve got more personality and they also encourage others to discover the...
Fast and Furious Obarter X7 Off-Road Scooter Can Hit 56 Mph, Boasts 124 Miles of Range
16 Aug 2022, 13:03 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Obarter X7 electric scooter is one fast and furious beast on wheels, advertised by the manufacturer as a thrill-seeker’s dream. With its huge, 14” (35.5 cm) off-road tires, massive deck, and insane performance specs, this wheeler ma...
Zipline Sued for Patent Violation Related to Its Acoustic Detection and Avoidance System
16 Aug 2022, 10:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / San Francisco-based drone delivery company Zipline is sued for patent infringement for its advanced acoustic detection and avoidance system that it advertises as the Holy Grail of drone technology. Back in June, Zipline unveiled what it claimed ...
World's First Folding E-Bike With a Frame Made of Flax Plant Fibers Is Here, Weighs 15 Lbs
16 Aug 2022, 07:55 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Using a sustainable, plant-based material that is extremely light but has the same strength as carbon fiber, Hummingbird Flax claims to be the world’s lightest electric folding bicycle, as well as the world’s first flax bike. Humming...
Young Couple Turns a Chevy Short School Bus Into a Cozy House on Wheels for Just $11,000
15 Aug 2022, 13:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While the freedom to relocate as you please is often the number one reason for adhering to the tiny living movement, another great benefit of downsizing is that you get to save a lot of money with a smaller home. Especially if you’re bold and...
Limited Launch Edition of the Ryvid Anthem Electric Motorcycle Is Available To Order
15 Aug 2022, 07:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Designed and assembled in the United States, the Ryvid Anthem offers a fresh look and premium features at an accessible price point. The Launch Edition of the electric motorcycle is now available to order. The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle wa...