Cristina Mircea
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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.
Minimalist-Looking Komeet X9 E-Scooter Promises a Range of 62 Miles on a Single Charge
10 Sep 2021, 14:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There’s an ongoing race for range on the e-scooter market, which is why the Komeet X9 got our attention with its claimed 62 miles (100 km) on a single charge. We couldn’t find much information about X-Technology, the brand behind the...
Soy Amor Yacht Readies to Kickstart Fall with Special Mediterranean Cruises
10 Sep 2021, 12:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Benetti’s superyachts have always been an expression of extravagance, with the Italian ship manufacturer building some of the most luxurious and expensive vessels ever to touch the water. Chartered all over the world, Benetti’s creation...
3D-Printed Coffee-Making Robot Wants to Compete With the World’s Most Famous Barista
10 Sep 2021, 10:29 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / While for most people coffee is just a daily energy booster, there are some that made a career out of brewing the perfect cup of Joe. Like James Hoffmann for instance, a barista champion whose entire life revolves around coffee. This DIY (do-it-you...
Orbea Launches 2022 Rallon Enduro Bike, Is Longer, Slacker and Highly Customizable
10 Sep 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Renowned as one of the oldest bike manufacturing companies in Spain, Orbea has been working on continuously perfecting its Rallon enduro model ever since 2003. Often seen in competitions, Rallon is now at its sixth generation, with the 2022 edition...
KTM Announces 2022 350 EXC-F With Factory Racing Treatment, Is Ready to Tackle Any Terrain
10 Sep 2021, 05:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The 350 EXC-F Factory Edition is KTM’s new addition to its 2022 line-up, and it promises to give riders both the confidence to plunge into the roughest terrains as well as the right tools to chase championships and stay in the first place. ...
Bavarians Will Get to Ride in Intel’s Self-Driving Robotaxis at Over 80 MPH
9 Sep 2021, 14:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Intel’s subsidiary Mobileye recently revealed its all-electric, self-driving robotaxis, at the IAA Mobility event in Munich. This was no random presentation though, as the company plans to introduce its autonomous taxis in the Bavarian city s...
One Lucky American Will Get to Enjoy Bluewater Sailing Aboard This Luxurious Floating Home
9 Sep 2021, 14:10 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Business is going well for Dutch shipbuilding manufacturer Heesen Yachts, which is making one sale after another. The company boasts of its second yacht sold in just two weeks, and it’s another gorgeous floating home. Some lucky American c...
How About a Perfectly Drivable Cardboard Version of the Most Expensive Car in the World?
9 Sep 2021, 12:16 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / He’s the “king of crafts” and cardboard is his game. Want to see cardboard being used in ways you could never imagine? Then you should check this guy’s YouTube channel and be dazzled by his homemade version of the Rolls-Royc...
Piaggio 1 E-Scooter Finally Hits the Market, It Aims to Please the Youngsters
9 Sep 2021, 09:17 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It might resemble in looks the Piaggio Zip scooter of the 90s, but the new Piaggio 1 electric two-wheeler is all about being modern and appealing to the younger generation. Developed for urban mobility, the scooter promises to be practical and agil...
Portable Air Conditioner Has It All, Also Works as a Flashlight and a Bluetooth Speaker
9 Sep 2021, 07:22 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Portable air conditioners are nothing new, but this little guy has some cool tricks up its sleeve. The ChillFeed also acts as an entertainment box, and a powerful light source. Easy to carry, the ChillFeed 4-in-1 portable air conditioner is desi...
World's First Cycling Backpack With Integrated Airbag Promises to Break Your Fall
9 Sep 2021, 05:50 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Falling off your bike is never a pleasant experience, no matter what the circumstances. And why should car drivers be the only ones to benefit from a little extra protection in case of an accident? To address this problem, this company came up with...
New Age, Self-Sufficient Floating Office in Rotterdam Claims to be the World’s Largest
8 Sep 2021, 16:44 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / One of the consequences of climate change is a rise in water levels, but this construction isn’t going under easy. It’s not your ordinary vessel, and it’s not your typical office building. The floating office in Rotterdam (FOR) is...
"Stemless" Bike Handlebar Attaches Directly to the Fork, Is Light and Reliable
8 Sep 2021, 15:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There’s a growing trend in making shorter bike stems nowadays, with more and more manufacturers striving to shave off inches or even come up with combo concepts that combine the handlebar with the stem in a one-piece system. But how about a ...
Astronauts on the ISS Share Disturbing Image of Hurricane Larry, Looks Larger Than Ida
8 Sep 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Humanity has had its share of natural disasters this year, with people all over the world growing to hate the names “Henri”, “Ida”, or “Elsa”. This year’s hurricane season was unmerciful and just when you t...
Silverstone Auctions Launches Its First Bike Sale at the Classic Motor Show in Birmingham
8 Sep 2021, 06:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Car and bike collectors and enthusiasts can once again feast their eyes on some of the most iconic vehicles ever to leave the factory, at the 2021 Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show. But this year, the official auction partner of the event has ...
Ford's Spin Ride-Sharing Service Lands in Another Country, the Sixth One on Its List
8 Sep 2021, 05:33 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / They might become more and more controversial as many countries don’t have enough regulations for the riders, but e-scooters are still a growing trend. The micromobility industry is blooming and the invasion of the electric two-wheelers conti...
NASA-Inspired Backpack Promises to Keep You Cool During the Summer
7 Sep 2021, 15:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / For most of us, summer is the season of outdoor adventures, so that we have something to get nostalgic about during those cold, endless winters. But there is one annoying drawback to exercising in any way when that thermometer is through the roof. ...
Ranch in North Dakota Is Every Car Collector’s Dream, Has Over 100 Vehicles Ready for Sale
7 Sep 2021, 14:10 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A farm south of Scranton, North Dakota, with a history of over 150 years. It is the place where you can find one of the most fabulous car collections in the world, and it belongs to an 88-year-old who spent his entire life collecting and restoring ...
Scott Boasts of Setting the New Integration Benchmark With Its New 2022 Patron eRide Bike
7 Sep 2021, 12:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Electric bikes have evolved tremendously over the years, both in terms of design as well as functionality. Manufacturers strive to integrate everything from lights to cables and batteries. Switzerland-based bike producer Scott claims it has set the...
Segway’s First Autonomous Robotic Lawn Mower Is as Quiet as Your Electric Toothbrush
7 Sep 2021, 09:47 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Most of us know Segway for its fun-to-ride e-scooters, e-mopeds, and e-bikes. But now the manufacturer transitions from the micromobility industry to the field of garden and outdoor tools, with its very first autonomous robotic lawnmower. Navimo...