Otilia Drăgan
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A master’s in International Relations, as well as working in online media for more than five years, have given her a deeper perspective on how people everywhere can inspire each other.
Homes on wheels, aircraft or boats, these fresh, sometimes quirky, ideas from all over the world are worth sharing.
Hyliion’s e-Axle Can Turn a CNG-Fueled Truck Into the Hulk, With Extra 120 HP
27 May 2021, 15:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A hybrid powertrain developer and a natural gas provider came up with the great idea of a truck loan program that allows local fleet operators to try out a CNG-electric hybrid truck and see for themselves what this powerful hybrid system can do. ...
Embraer’s ERJ 145 Becomes a Semi-Private Jet, Because It’s All About Comfort Now
27 May 2021, 08:47 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Aviation was one of the sectors that were seriously impacted by the recent global health crisis and it’s still recovering. Companies had to make some changes and part of that has to do with rethinking the concept of comfort. As personal sp...
Fuel-Cell High-Speed Shuttle to Be Introduced in Japan for Passenger Transport
26 May 2021, 13:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Developed by Swiss space and naval engineering company Almatech, the innovative Zero Emissions Speed ShuTtle (ZESST) will be introduced in Japan, after a recent partnership with Japanese ocean shipping provider, e5 Lab. Sustainable alternatives...
UK’s EV Ultra-Rapid Charging Network to Be Tripled Starting This Year
26 May 2021, 12:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / UK’s current ultra-rapid charging network is about to be tripled, and additional charge points will also be set up in towns and cities, with the launch of the Green Recovery program, supported by Britain’s independent energy regulator, ...
Hyundai’s 2021 XCIENT Fuel Cell Heavy-Duty Truck Is Headed for the U.S.
26 May 2021, 08:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Hyundai Motor has big plans for the XCIENT fuel cell truck, now even bolder and better. The 2021 upgraded version is set to become even more popular in Europe, and also conquer new markets. While Daimler’s first hydrogen-based fuel-cell tr...
Fresh Out of Maine, the Back Cove 372 Yacht Is Boat Owners’ Dream Come True
25 May 2021, 16:00 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new boat that’s built based on customers’ feedback and preferences – this truly shows a company’s commitment to making its loyal clients happy. The Back Cove 372 is on its way and already eagerly expected. It might sou...
Moskva and Admiral Grigorovich Russian Warships Participate in Black Sea Drills
25 May 2021, 13:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The almighty missile cruiser Moskva proved its capabilities once again, in recent drills performed at the Black Sea Fleet’s training ranges, where she was accompanied by the Admiral Grigorovich frigate, for a joint air defense exercise. Th...
Roscosmos Soyuz-2.1b Ready for Upcoming Launch, to Deliver 36 OneWeb Satellites
25 May 2021, 12:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / In preparation for its upcoming launch, set to take place on May 27, when it will deliver more OneWeb satellites to orbit, the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle was installed on the launch pad at the Vostochny ?osmodrome. Satellite Internet is becoming ...
F-15s Clear the Way for F-35s During USAF Coordinated Electronic Attack Tests
24 May 2021, 14:31 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Military aircraft or warships are always praised for what they can do on an individual level, but we don’t often hear about how one type of aircraft can support and benefit another, in different combat scenarios. Well, it turns out that, ...
HMS Queen Elizabeth Leads the Way for Carrier Strike Group’s Historical Mission
24 May 2021, 09:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s official: the HMS Queen Elisabeth has started her maiden operational deployment as leader of the UK’s Carrier Strike Group. The HMS Queen Elizabeth sailed from Portsmouth, on Saturday, after completing her training within the co...
Russian Army's Aleut All-terrain Vehicle Can Take On the Toughest Challenges
24 May 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The ARMY military-technical forum in Russia is a complex event and a great opportunity for the latest military innovations to be officially presented. According to an Eastern Military District statement, this year’s edition takes place at...
Fully Battery-Powered American FLXdrive Proves That Locomotives Can Flex Too
23 May 2021, 16:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / I don’t know about you, but it seems to me that we are on a “zero-emissions” global race and everybody in the automotive industry is hoping on board. It may not look as exciting as EVs, electric 2-wheelers or even electric boats, ...
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Could Soon Use Innovative Fuel Made From Seawater
23 May 2021, 14:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Seawater could be the answer for developing alternative fuels. And not just any fuel, but one that could be used by aircraft carriers to power jets on board. The Department of Defense Office of Naval Research has awarded $300,000 to the Universi...
USAF Transport Aircraft Can Now Drop Weapons With Parachutes During Combat
23 May 2021, 13:20 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Air Force wants to be able to deliver munitions during a fight, by dropping them from cargo aircraft, and is now closer than ever to reaching this goal. Recently renamed Rapid Dragon, this program has been successfully tested at the Emerald War...
Get ready for an Exhilarating Yet Smooth Ride With the All-in-one XTrainer 300
23 May 2021, 12:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / What better way to enjoy the outdoors on a summer day than going for a ride on your off-road motorcycle? If mountain biking is your thing, then you’ve probably been waiting for this for quite a while now. And, if you’re new to it, now i...
Relentless Russian Tanks Race Against Each Other as the Tank Biathlon Begins
23 May 2021, 12:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Russians love tanks so much that they have an entire competition dedicated to them, where other nations are invited as well. But, before the international Tank Biathlon begins, the best Russian tanks must prove their worth. Imagine the most fier...
Mazi’s Magnus 3000 Shows Why Electric Motorcycles Are Taking Over the World
23 May 2021, 11:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / One of the greatest things about the expansion of electric mobility is that more and more startups from all over the world are helping people in their communities experience the many benefits of switching to electric vehicles. One of these is K...
Osprey’s First Landing on RFA Mounts Bay Is the Beginning of a Great Friendship
23 May 2021, 07:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Personnel from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Naval Air Squadrons witnessed a historical moment, as the one and only Osprey ‘tiltrotor’ aircraft landed, for the first time, on a RFA vessel, the Mounts Bay. The exciting event took pla...
Subaru Bell 412EPX to Begin Utility Mission With Japan’s National Police Agency
22 May 2021, 16:40 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Subaru’s most recent helicopter, the Bell 412EPX, is now ready to begin its heroic mission within Japan’s National Policy Agency. Developed by Subaru together with Bell, this recent model is an upgraded version of the Bell 412 serie...
Off-Road E-Bike Ariel Rider Grizzly Boasts Upgrades, Now More Powerful Than Ever
22 May 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We love it when a brand is on top of its game, coming up with exciting updates that take an already popular model to the next level. Released toward the end of 2020, the Ariel Rider Grizzly e-bike is now showing up with even more impressive specs. ...