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.
Gran Turismo Becomes a Sort of Olympic Game
22 Apr 2021, 12:22 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today, April 22, that it would work with five International Sports Federations (IFs) and game publishers to create the first Olympic-licensed event for physical and non-physical virtual sports.&nb...
Women Go Out Riding, Indian Gives Away Free Neck Gaiters
22 Apr 2021, 09:42 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / International Female Ride Day (IFRD) is celebrated every year on May 1st. As the big day is just around the corner, Indian Motorcycle decided to join the cause for a second time to commemorate the 15-year milestone of IFRD. IFRD is a united day ...
FIA Introduces New Electric GT Tech With 700 kW Peak Regen
22 Apr 2021, 07:48 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / In accord with the celebration of Earth Day, the FIA has announced on Wednesday the technical regulations of its new electric-powered GT cars. Several technical innovations are featured, including a super fast charging option of no less than 700 k...
Google Earth Timelapse Video Shows the Impact of Climate Change Over 37 Years
21 Apr 2021, 14:48 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / When we talk about climate change today, we mean changes that humans have caused. There is hardly any doubt in science that we contribute to the greenhouse effect. Our world does not look as it used to, and if we don’t take action now, the ch...
Bill Nye The Science Guy Breaks Down the Tech of the Porsche Taycan
21 Apr 2021, 12:26 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter rode down the Californian coast back in March in the all-electric Porsche Taycan, now our eyes and ears are blessed with a new YouTube series in which Bill Nye stars. The Science Guy himself breaks down how the EV...
K-Pop Group BTS Celebrates Earth Day with Hyundai, Spot Robot Turns Lights Off
21 Apr 2021, 08:11 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Hyundai has been actively working to strengthen communication with both Millenials and Gen Z-ers, urging them to use green energy more actively. Since last year, Hyundai has been conducting a 'Global Hydrogen Campaign' with k-pop group BT...
VanMoof’s Powerbank Boosts Up Your Ride With 62 Miles Extra Range
20 Apr 2021, 17:48 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After announcing a few weeks ago that its S3 and X3 e-bikes are compatible with the Apple Find My app, VanMoof has dropped its latest addition: a detachable battery that can seriously increase the range of its e-bikes by up to 100 km (62 miles). ...
New Nissan X-Trail to Arrive in 2022 in Europe with E-Power Technology
20 Apr 2021, 11:10 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Nissan officially announced the new generation Nissan X-Trail at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show as the key model in the Nissan NEXT's transformation plans. Alongside the X-Trail, Nissan introduced the latest e-Power technology, which will open up...
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Unveiled as Longer Version for China
19 Apr 2021, 16:55 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Mercedes-Benz celebrated in style the world premiere of the all-electric EQB compact model, the long-wheelbase version of the new C-Class, and the new four-door CLS Coupé. The new C-Class had its debut during the evening preceding the Auto S...
X Mobility Launches Three E-Rides, Previews Future E-Motorcycles
19 Apr 2021, 14:00 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / An L.A.-based company, X Mobility Motors, launched its first three products, and they're all electric. An electric skateboard, an electric kickscooter, and a folding e-bike are coming in strong on the market. The options don't stop here t...
Lincoln Zephyr Reflection and Corsair PHEV Debut in China
19 Apr 2021, 11:47 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / During the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, Lincoln introduced two models tailored for the Chinese market and a couple more initiatives. With the premiere of the Lincoln Zephyr Reflection, the debut of the Lincoln Corsair PHEV, and the launch of the new Li...
Genesis Goes Electric With 265-Mile Range G80
19 Apr 2021, 08:52 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / On April 19th, Genesis introduced its first EV model at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the G80, announcing the beginning of full-scale electrification. The new G80 promises to offer a decent driving range. As measured under the NEDC standard...
NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins and Crewmates Return From ISS After 185 Days in Space
18 Apr 2021, 05:27 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The Soyuz MS-17 mission took off 185 days ago, and after six months of research on the ISS, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov returned to Earth safe and sound on Saturday, April 17th. ...
Nio Launches Second-Gen Battery Station, Plans 312 Swaps per Day
17 Apr 2021, 08:20 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Currently, most EV owners are recharging their vehicles at home, provided that they have access to a garage with electrical service, or at public EV charging stations. But with the increasing number of EVs, the shortage of parking spaces is becomin...
Here's How LEGO Inspired Renault's E-Tech Powertrains
16 Apr 2021, 16:27 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / As kids, we all loved playing with LEGOs. Putting and fitting the small pieces together captured our attention for hours. Would you ever imagine that car technology is inspired by LEGO pieces as well? Well, that's how Renault's E-Tech pow...
New Triumph SOS App Calls for Help When You Need It
16 Apr 2021, 13:58 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / After a couple of days ago it treated us to the latest Steve McQueen-inspired limited-edition bike, British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph is now coming in strong with the launch of a new smartphone app that connects riders to the nearest emergenc...
This Is How the Air Force's Future Fighter Jet Might Look Like
16 Apr 2021, 10:02 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Last year in September, the USAF has revealed that they were secretly working on a "sixth-generation" tactical aircraft under its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, but nothing more was disclosed. Now, we are treated with a lit...
DJI Air 2S Drone Is Here and Ready to Take Off With Monster Camera
15 Apr 2021, 16:34 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / The DJI brand has been working on a new drone for some time. A year after the release of the Mavic Air 2, its successor is already here, and it looks like it's been worth the wait. After the recent debut of DJI FPV, the Air 2S is now making it...
This Is The World's Fastest Self-Propelled Dummy Vehicle, Tops at 75 MPH
15 Apr 2021, 14:09 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Aggressive driving and speeding are becoming more common with higher levels of travel and traffic congestion. With safety watchdogs placing an increased emphasis on prevention, a company called AB Dynamics decided it's time to up the ante, and...
Study Finds Link Between EV Adoption and Your Smartphone
15 Apr 2021, 11:34 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / If you love to upgrade your smartphone frequently and follow the latest trends, chances are you might be more open to driving an EV, and even go for a rather more modern and convenient car owership method: subscriptions. A survey conducted by c...