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.
Alphenaar Heineken Beer Ship Has Containers for Batteries, Capacity of 36 EVs
7 Sep 2021, 08:48 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Dutch proudly announced Alphenaar, their first inland ship that transports Heineken beer throughout the country using interchangeable energy containers as batteries. Alphenaar is the creation of the Netherlands-based company Zero Emission Se...
GreenConcept Tire Claims to Be 40 Percent Lighter and Made of Rubber From Dandelions
7 Sep 2021, 06:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It’s been a busy period for Continental which is now presenting the fruits of its labor at this IAA Mobility event in Munich. The company celebrates the world premiere of a new tire concept engineered for the sensor-equipped, smart vehicles o...
VW T2-Based AMBIENC3 Concept Car by Continental Celebrates World Premiere at the IAA
7 Sep 2021, 05:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The IAA Mobility event in Munich kicks off today and it’s a perfect opportunity for Continental to present its unique AMBIENC3 concept vehicle in a world premiere. The German-based automotive parts manufacturer claims it’s come up wi...
CarCamper Bed Module Turns Your Car Into a Van the Budget-Friendly Way
6 Sep 2021, 16:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sleeping in your car is no longer fun after a certain age unless you can do it in proper conditions. But not all of us afford the luxury of an RV, nor do we feel like spending our money on hotels. Luckily though, there’s a simpler, more affor...
BMW Pedals Its Way Into the Future With New i Vision AMBY High-Speed Pedelec Concept
6 Sep 2021, 14:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There is a lot of innovation and vision coming from BMW these days and the latest example is the company’s i Vision AMBY high-speed pedelec, presented at the IAA Mobility Show. The electric two-wheeled vehicle is BMW’s attempt to defy ...
Genius "Speed Limit Increaser" Gives E-Bikes a Boost Without Messing With the Electronics
6 Sep 2021, 08:28 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sometimes you just want a boost in speed when you’re riding your electric bike, but the only way to make that happen is by using your own leg power, which is not a sustainable solution. This gimmick can increase your standard e-bike speed by ...
Wooden BMW 420i Convertible Is a Thing of Beauty, Makes for a Great Collectible
6 Sep 2021, 06:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Compact yet spacious, practical, and elegant, the BMW 420i drop-top is a fun car to drive and look at. In real-size or miniature. This wooden version of it makes for a great collectible, as it looks flawless from one end to the other. A true a...
Floating 525 Ft Science Lab Nuyina Is the World’s Most Advanced Polar Research Ship
6 Sep 2021, 05:35 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A Sci-Fi-like bridge full of next-generation equipment, over 5,380 sq ft (500 sq meters) of science labs and offices, offers all the amenities needed for a long, healthy, comfortable journey on the sea and a close-to-zero environmental impact. This...
Italian-Designed Interior of the Fifty-Five Yacht Provides a Modern Take on Family Life
5 Sep 2021, 07:30 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Yachting is an expression of refinement, luxury, and the appanage of the wealthy and the carefree. But feasting your eyes on a flawlessly designed boat is always satisfying no matter who you are because beauty is for everyone. And Italians seem to ...
Custom "Zanzibar Brown" Scott Addict Gravel Bike Is Perfect From One End to the Other
4 Sep 2021, 15:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Cycling connoisseurs know him as the man who builds some of the lightest bikes in the world. He’s gained quite a reputation with his custom-built mountain bikes that weigh as little as 13.7 pounds (6.22 kg). This time, Dangerholm gives a jaw-...
Cube and SoFlow to Make BMW-Designed E-Scooter and Three-Wheeled Cargo Bike
3 Sep 2021, 15:55 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Back in July, BMW announced its plans to get into the micromobility business with two innovative concepts for a cargo bike and an e-scooter that it intended to have others make. Now the Bavarian automaker finally decided on its licensees and it loo...
3D-Printed Zorg ZF-1 Weapon Will Blow You Away, Has the Little Red Button and Everything
3 Sep 2021, 14:42 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / There are movies and there are masterpieces that stick with you for a lifetime. “The Fifth Element” falls into the second category, as there are just so many memorable scenes and characters to love about it. Take Zorg for instance, and ...
American Cruise Lines Kicks Off Its Longest River Cruise So Far, on Its Newest Riverboat
3 Sep 2021, 12:49 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / American Cruise Lines inaugurates its newest and second riverboat in its fleet this year with the longest U.S. river cruise so far. The cruise line claims its American Melody vessel is the most sophisticated and elegant riverboat on the country...
New Baojun KiWi EV Hits the Chinese Market, Wants to Be Trendy and Futuristic
3 Sep 2021, 10:02 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / We’ve seen the first official images with SAIC-GM-Wuling’s Baojun Kiwi minicar last year, and now the automaker finally drops the EV on the Chinese market. Measuring just 9.4 ft (2,894 mm) in length, 5.4 ft (1,655 mm) in width, 5.2...
Moto Guzzi Celebrates 100 Years on the Market With Timberland Collab
3 Sep 2021, 06:31 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Piaggio-owned motorcycle brand Moto Guzzi celebrates its 100th anniversary through a special collection designed in collaboration with outdoor equipment manufacturer Timberland. The love for the outdoors is shared by both these brands, with eac...
Skinny Guy Camper Is a Light but Highly Customizable Adventure Box
3 Sep 2021, 05:16 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Another overland truck bed camper tries to make room on the market, and it’s coming from Skinny Guy Campers. The Indiana-based startup promises a lightweight but highly customizable system that offers everything you need for your off-road adv...
Headless, Two-Legged Robot Digit Is Now Ready to Take Over Your Duties
2 Sep 2021, 16:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / It was “born” in 2019 when its creator, Agility Robotics, first introduced it as a highly-capable robot with legs and arms, suited for both indoor and outdoor use. Now Digit is available for purchase and ready to take over your tedious ...
Super73 and Period Correct Drop Alpina B9-Inspired E-Bike, Limited to Only 15 Units
2 Sep 2021, 15:24 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / California-based e-bike manufacturer Super73 recently unveiled its latest collab with the fashion brand Period Correct. The two have created a custom, limited-edition bike based on the Super73 S1 model and inspired by the Alpina B9. As explaine...
Custom Jordan AJ4-Inspired Helmet Looks Striking When Paired With This Indian FTR
2 Sep 2021, 14:04 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Everyone knows Michael Jordan for his unreal performance in the NBA but fewer know that he’s also very passionate about motorsports. Swiss sneaker boutique Titolo and Image Design Custom partnered to honor Jordan’s love for motorbikes t...
Largest LNG Bunker Barge in the U.S. to be 416-Ft Long and With a 3.17M Gallons Capacity
2 Sep 2021, 12:51 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Determined to meet the high demand for cleaner energy, Crowley Maritime Corporation and Shell partnered to build and operate what is claimed to be the largest LNG (liquefied natural gas) bunker barge in the United States. The vessel is meant to ...