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.
Budget-Friendly Infinity 3 Commuter E-Bike Is Available to Buy, Offers 62 Miles of Range
20 Oct 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Designed specifically for commuters, Rymic’s Infinity 3 electric bike focuses on offering both an elegant, appealing design as well as quality components and an impressive range. All these goodies are wrapped in a package that costs half the ...
Delfast California E-Bike Is a Powerhouse That Evokes Beach Vibes, Is Now Available to Buy
19 Oct 2022, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Evoking easy beach vibes and boasting a powerful motor, full suspension, and a “hyper-intelligent” onboard computer, Delfast California claims to be possibly the best commuter e-bike out there. The two-wheeler is now finally available t...
World's First USB-C Rechargeable Scooter Can Now Be Unlocked Just by Getting on It
19 Oct 2022, 12:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Micromobility vehicles are getting smarter by the day, with more and more of them integrating tech features that you normally see offered just with cars. Äike’s smart-lock for electric scooters is a great example that comes to mind, allo...
Rugged 4X4 Ambulance Has Found a New Calling, Is Now an Off-Grid-Ready House on Wheels
19 Oct 2022, 10:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With plenty of outside storage, a 4” lift on 41” tires, and fully equipped for off-grid rides, this converted ambulance is a tiny home destined for adventure. The rugged ambo you see in the images belongs to Andy, who converted it h...
Ayro Unveils the Vanish, Its First Low-Speed EV, Comes in Multiple Bed Configurations
19 Oct 2022, 08:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / EV manufacturer Ayro just announced the release of its first low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV), designed as a utility machine suitable for various applications. While they have four wheels, LSEVs are not recognized as cars, instead, they are in...
Joby Formally Applies for Its Air Taxi Design to Be Certified for Use in Japan
18 Oct 2022, 13:13 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It’s no secret that Japan embraces urban air mobility and wants to make air taxis a reality as soon as possible. Joby Aviation is just one of its partners helping it achieve that goal, with the California-based eVTOL (electric vertical take-o...
Razor's Popular Kick Scooter of the Early 2000s Is Now Adult-Friendly and Available to Buy
18 Oct 2022, 10:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Back in March, Razor unveiled the Icon electric two-wheeler, an adult version of the original Razor kick scooter that got all the kids hyped in the early 2000s. The scooter is now finally making its retail debut. When it launched on Kickstarter...
Canoo Lands Another Order for Its Modular EV, Kingbee to Purchase 9,300 LDVs
18 Oct 2022, 08:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Canoo’s LDV (Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle) keeps getting a lot of customers lined up. The latest one to express an interest in the American-made EV is van rental company Kingbee. EV manufacturer Canoo keeps expanding its list of customers f...
Iconic Moke Californian Returns to the U.S. After 40 Years, Is Electric and Highway-Legal
17 Oct 2022, 15:16 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Moke International returns to the United States with a zero-emissions version of the original Mini Moke, 40 years after the original was last sold in America. The Mini Moke was undoubtedly an icon of the ‘60s, driven by the likes of Brigi...
Nomad 1 Fat-Tire E-Bike Is Touted As Velotric's Most Powerful and Versatile Model So Far
17 Oct 2022, 14:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Available in high-step and step-thru frame designs, Velotric’s second bike model is a fat-tire wheeler built to conquer any terrain. Not just that, but it does it in style and comfort. With a staff made up of members who used to work for ...
MAN KAT 1 Military Truck Gets Converted Into LEGO Off-Road Camper Packed With Amenities
17 Oct 2022, 12:36 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Modeled after a high-mobility MAN Kat 1 off-road truck, this expedition vehicle is now a well-equipped camper built for adventures on and off the road. It has just one flaw and that’s the fact that it is only suitable for your LEGO minifigure...
Trek's New Domane+ SLR Is the Manufacturer's Lightest E-Road Bike to Date
17 Oct 2022, 08:58 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Built on an 800 Series OCLV Carbon frame, Trek’s new Domane+ SLR series is the manufacturer’s lightest e-road bike to date, feeling like your standard, non-motorized two-wheeler. When designing the Domane+ SLR, Trek wanted to create ...
Gyroor Launches the X3 Electric Scooter, a Powerful, Fun, and Convenient Urban Commuter
16 Oct 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / California-based micromobility company Gyroor just launched a new electric scooter that promises to be powerful and ultra-convenient. Meet the Gyroor X3. When it comes to lightweight, efficient electric vehicles that help you get around in a saf...
4x4 Gladiator Says Is the Best Utility EV, Five Times More Affordable Than the Competition
15 Oct 2022, 08:00 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The 2x2 Ultra Bike manufacturer is back with another electric utility vehicle concept that promises to leave the competition in the dust with its capabilities and affordable price. Meet the 4x4 Gladiator. Back in May, I stumbled upon a weird-loo...
Segem Launches the Futuristic NEV, Touts It as the "World's First ADAS-Powered Scooter"
13 Oct 2022, 14:38 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Advertised as the world’s first ADAS (advanced driver-assistance system)-powered scooter, the Segem NEV electric two-wheeler promises to be completely different from all vehicles in its class. It is powerful and futuristic both in terms of de...
Continental Unveils New Connectivity Solution for Motorcycles, Doesn't Require a Phone
13 Oct 2022, 12:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While most midrange and luxury passenger cars include as standard a direct connection of the vehicle with the internet, that’s not also the case with most motorcycles. Continental plans to change that with its recently unveiled Connected Info...
New-Zealand-Made Manta 5 SL3 Hydrofoil Bike Is Here and Ready to Make a Splash
13 Oct 2022, 10:15 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / With its part e-bike, part hydrofoil design and engineered to make even the most inexperienced riders build their confidence within minutes, the new Manta 5 SL3 hydrofoil bike aims to please both water and cycling enthusiasts. Manta 5 is based ...
Plana Aero Is Getting One Step Closer to Developing Its Hybrid-Electric VTOL Air Taxi
13 Oct 2022, 08:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft have taken the world by storm, with more and more companies worldwide deeming these flying machines as the future of urban mobility. One of those trying to make room in this blossoming market is Plana A...
Vinghen Ti1 Electric Push Bike Is Back, Offers the Best of Both E-Bikes and Scooters
12 Oct 2022, 15:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Blurring the line between a scooter and a bike, the Vinghen Ti1 two-wheeler is advertised as a smart, electric push bike designed to change the way you feel about commuting. Although it just launched on Indiegogo, the Vinghen Ti1 is not exactly...
Delta and Joby Team Up to Offer Premium Home-to-Airport Transportation via Air Taxi
12 Oct 2022, 14:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / More and more airlines are teaming up with eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developers and Delta just joined the trend, announcing a partnership with Joby Aviation. According to the multi-year agreement signed between Job...