Florina Spînu
1,561 ARTICLES
Her first real car, a Volkswagen Golf, went through a lot but never wavered, not even when moving furniture and pets across the country. Graduating with a double major in English and Chinese ignited a passion for writing which, combined with the one for cars, lead her to become a contributor on autoevolution, where she expanded her interests to new kinds of machines.
When she’s not writing about cars, drones or aircraft, Florina likes to read anything related to space exploration and take pictures in the middle of nature.
Navee N65 Is a Foldable and Affordable Electric Kick Scooter, Offers 40-Mile Range
16 Aug 2021, 00:20 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Chinese tech startup Brightway has introduced its first electric ride: a fun commuter vehicle ready to tackle the congested concrete jungle. Navee N65 is a foldable electric kick scooter that is both practical and affordable. This electri...
Avenger Drone Autonomously Tracks Targets, Uses Infrared Search and Track Capability
15 Aug 2021, 21:16 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / In a recent live-fire test, a Legion Pod-equipped F-15 fighter jet shot down a QF-16 aerial target. Now, for the first time, a General Atomics (GA-ASI) drone has tracked down targets using Lockheed Martin sensor pod's infrared search and track...
Renault Redefines Glamping With Hippie Caviar Hotel Electric Van
13 Aug 2021, 17:33 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Camping typically involves packing your own tent and setting it in the middle of nowhere, where you hope to not wake up all achy. Glamping, on the other hand, is a combination of nature and modern luxury that just awaits you. With the Hippie Caviar...
Mercedes-Benz Puts Shape-Changing Floating Art on the Munich's Night Sky
13 Aug 2021, 15:02 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Mercedes-Benz is transforming Munich's Odeonsplatz into a live art site for the bi-annual 2021 Munich Auto Show (IAA Munich) with a floating sculpture made of recyclable fibers. The cool-looking structure is constantly changing, getting shaped...
This Robot Mimics a Primitive Eel-Like Fish, Swims Like a Pro
13 Aug 2021, 12:55 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Meet AgnathaX: a long, undulating robot designed to mimic the movements of a lamprey. Putting it to the test underwater helped scientists gain a better understanding of the process that goes behind the generation of movement after a spinal cord inj...
Gulf and Martini Liveried Racers of the '70s to Shine at 2021 Concours of Elegance
13 Aug 2021, 09:53 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Known for bringing together the world's rarest cars, Concours of Elegance will include some of the greatest specimens of the 1970s dressed in the legendary Gulf and Martini racing liveries. The battle of the liveries will be hosted at Hampton ...
Husqvarna Shows How Norden 901 Prototype Runs Across the Land of Fire and Ice
12 Aug 2021, 18:18 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / We’ve been waiting for the Norden 901 ever since it was first revealed as a concept at the 2019 EICMA show in Milan. Now, it looks like the Swedish brand is getting close to finally introduce its first adventure motorcycle. As the launch ...
New Feature Helps Toyota and Lexus Drivers Navigate Post-Collision Process
12 Aug 2021, 14:58 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Toyota and Lexus drivers now have access to a new assistance service that offers a guided experience that helps them navigate the post-collision process. Called Collision Assistance, the feature is part of the Lexus Safety Connect suite. Toyota ...
Spectre Type 10 Is a Classic Mini Restomod With a Powerful Honda Heart
12 Aug 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Fresh from the Monterey Car Week, Specter Vehicle Design introduces a radical Restomod conversion of the classic Mini. With a completely new sophisticated interior, this Mini is anything but nice. Spectre Type 10 comes with a 4-cylinder Honda heart...
Chances of Hazardous Asteroid Hitting Earth Are Higher Than Scientists Thought
12 Aug 2021, 09:31 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / New data suggests that the odds that one of the most hazardous known asteroids in our solar system might collide with Earth are higher than previously thought. Okay, you don't need to panic. The chances of asteroid Bennu hitting our planet in ...
Hot Wheels and Super73 Roll Out Electric Motorbike, Street-Legal for Big Kids
11 Aug 2021, 20:39 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / You know how they say boys never grow up, it's just their toys that get bigger, right? Well, the latest example comes from Mattel's Hot Wheels. The brand has just rolled out a new bike, and it's not a die-cast toy but a real-life, st...
WEVC to Build Commercial Electric Vehicles Based on Its Modular EV Platform
11 Aug 2021, 16:28 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / UK-based Watt Electrical Vehicle Company (WEVC) announced today, August 11th, new plans to build up to 5,000 new electric vans, trucks, and buses each year starting with 2023 at a new facility in the Midlands. All the vehicles will be based on its...
Mercedes-Benz New Car-to-X Functions Can Detect Potholes and Speed Bumps
11 Aug 2021, 14:32 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Potholes are a nightmare to deal with. Running into one can puncture your tire as well as bend or crack your wheel. They can damage your suspension and take a toll on your car's alignment. Since no one wants to spend money on auto maintenance ...
Special Delivery for the ISS, Astronauts to Receive More Than 4 Tons of Supplies
11 Aug 2021, 12:29 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / For the NG-16 mission, the Cygnus spacecraft will deliver to the space station approximately 8,200 lb (3,700 kg) of cargo, which will include dozens of new and existing investigations, along with crew supplies. On August 10th, a Cygnus resupply...
Fighter Jet Uses Infrared Search-and-Track, Destroys Target With AIM-120 Missile
11 Aug 2021, 08:58 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle shot down a QF-16 aerial target in the first-ever live-fire of an Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) using an infrared search-and-track (IRST) system. Almost a year ago, the Air Force achieved two IRST...
Xiaomi Is Making Robot Dogs Now, Launches New CyberDog
10 Aug 2021, 18:01 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Forget about smartphones and vacuum cleaners. The Chinese tech giant is now making robot dogs. Its latest creation, called CyberDog, looks strikingly similar to Boston Dynamics’ Spot, minus the extra arm we often see on the yellow robot. H...
Redesigned Firebird Enduro Bike Gets More Aggressive, Pushes New Limits
10 Aug 2021, 15:54 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Okay, Pivot's Firebird was always fast, but this redesigned enduro bike is at another level. Compared to its predecessor, the fifth generation of the Firebird comes with updated geometry, more stiffness, and a lighter design. Pivot develope...
Pegasus VTOL Aircraft Concept Boasts Monster 1,380-Mile Range
10 Aug 2021, 13:19 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Known for its explorer yacht designs, The Goliath Series has unveiled a new concept for an electric aircraft. Called Pegasus, the aircraft is unique in that it can take off and land both vertically and on a runway. Designed by Steve Kozlof...
This Hybrid Drone Can Fly More Than Three Hours With One Fuel Tank
10 Aug 2021, 09:47 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Despite years of development and ongoing developments, the battery industry can only offer about 25 minutes of flight duration for standard multi-rotors. But there are options that can provide a longer flight time for outdoor operations, such as hy...
U.S. Air Force Pilots Start Testing New Wearable Tech
10 Aug 2021, 07:01 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Recently, eight U.S. Air Force pilots from the 435th Fighter Training Squadron volunteered to test new wearable tech at the 12th Flying Training Wing innovation office at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This technology will help with reducing risk...