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.
USS Gerald R. Ford Completes Qualification Tests, Shows Outstanding Performance
6 May 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A Navy ship’s journey to her first deployment is a long and difficult one. But, whenever a milestone is reached, there’s a great sense of accomplishment for everyone involved. This is what crew members of the USS Gerald R. Ford felt whe...
An Autonomous Launch System Fires Turkey’s Hisar-A Missile, and It’s Spectacular
5 May 2021, 15:27 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Uncrewed weapon systems are becoming indispensable for today’s armies and Turkey is one the states that prove this to be true. The Turkish Ministry of Defense has recently announced the successful launch of their Hisar-A missile from an auton...
Discoverer Rugged Trek All-Terrain Tires Make Your Truck or SUV Even More Fierce
5 May 2021, 13:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / We’re sure you’re feeling ready for those great summer expeditions, but what about your SUV or your truck? They also need something special for the upcoming season, more specifically some new off-road tires. Cooper Tire’s new ...
U.S. Air Force Develops Special Laser Eye Protection, Pilots Are Loving It
5 May 2021, 09:03 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Forget about drones and warships – one of the main current threats to all pilots is actually the standard laser, which is much more harmful than you might think. Luckily, researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have developed ...
Joint U.S. Combat Forces Launch the Biggest Military Training Exercise in Alaska
5 May 2021, 07:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / With the advancement of modern warfare strategies and weapon systems, complex training exercises with multiple participant units become more and more important. The U.S. Navy has been focusing on joint field training operations, with the approval f...
More Than 3,000 Robots to Work in the World’s Largest Electric 2-Wheels Factory
4 May 2021, 16:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ola Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Ola, is proving to be one of the most ambitious startups in recent years. Not only does it plan to develop an extensive Hypercharger Network for all of its 2-wheeler customers, but it’s curre...
Watch Russian Warship Moscow Get Back in the Game with a Terrific Missile Fire
4 May 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When it comes to warfare, it’s all about the newest drones and military robots these days. But, once in a while, old heroes come out to play and show that they still have what it takes to win. And Russia knows a thing or two about military as...
Get Your Pet Ready for the Next Road Trip with These Cool Subaru Accessories
4 May 2021, 11:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ready to take your pets on your next road trip or summer vacation? Then, you’ll also need some new pet-friendly accessories to make the car trip more comfortable for them. And you have plenty to choose from, with the newly-launched Subaru Pet...
Aventon Goes Full Adventure-Mode with New Fat Tire High Tech Electric Bike
4 May 2021, 09:36 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / “Freedom” could easily be one of the trendiest words these days. And, with summer just around the corner, what better way to escape and to have fun than riding your trusted e-bike into the wild? Whether it’s an endless dirt road o...
Navy Gets Green Light for State-of-the-Art Air Combat Training System
4 May 2021, 07:56 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When weapons and combat strategies evolve, military training also needs to keep up with that. An air combat training system that can blend real weapons, simulated threats and electronic warfare elements is the next-generation alternative to classic...
Feast Your Eyes on the Extravagant Open-Spaces of Celebrity Beyond Cruise Ship
3 May 2021, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When some of the best designers and architects work together to take a cruise ship to the next level, the result can only be spectacular. And so is the view from this new luxury ship, with an outward-facing design that brings the sea even closer. ...
Meet Zebra, the New Electric Bike Disguised as a Fully-Equipped Moped
3 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you were looking for something that could take what’s best from e-bikes and e-scooters and combine it in the best way, you’re in luck. The Zebra hybrid e-bike/scooter is an innovative concept on the American market, which promises to...
Luxury Ship Le Commandant Charcot Leads You on the Ultimate Polar Expedition
2 May 2021, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Many of us have wondered how it would be like to follow the path of history’s greatest explorers and actually travel to the North Pole or the South Pole. But that looks like one difficult journey, only meant for the bravest. That is, unless y...
Royal Navy’s HMS Tamar Shows Off Heritage Dazzle Camouflage
2 May 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Before modern technology became a staple, military strategists had to be much more creative when devising defense techniques. And, although outdated, most of these techniques are iconic due to their historic value. The dazzle camouflage paint schem...
Technohull T7 Takes You on a High Speed Ride for a Perfect Day at Sea
1 May 2021, 11:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s a boat out there for every need and, if speed is what you’re looking for, look no further. The new Technohull T7 is ready to take you on a thrilling ride, with no compromises when it comes to design and comfort. The newly-lau...
Ox One Tokyo Electric Motorcycle Wants You to Show Off Your Rebellious Side
1 May 2021, 09:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Who says that you can’t commute in style? If you’re a fan of electric mobility alternatives, it’s time to forget about boring options and go for something that allows you to fully express your individuality. The fiery Tokyo electr...
The World’s Most Powerful Floating Tidal Turbine Is the Future of Electricity
30 Apr 2021, 06:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It looks like some sort of a mysterious hybrid ship, but it’s a tidal turbine. And, while that may not sound that exciting, it actually is. This powerful device is one of the best alternatives for a sustainable future, which uses tidal energy...
This Smart Ship Collects Ocean Waste and Turns It Into Electricity on the Spot
30 Apr 2021, 05:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Manta goes beyond green ships and shows what the next generation of smart ships should look like. These are ships that only use clean energy and that are meant to help the oceans, instead of harming them even more. While electric vehicles a...
New Calibike 33c3 e-Bike Reaches Impressive Speeds with a Lightweight Build
29 Apr 2021, 16:15 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A new e-bike joins the world of American electric bicycles and makes a bold statement - Calibike 33c3 wants to become the world’s fastest e-bike by weight. And it all began with one man’s dream. Rafe Husain, an electrical engineer li...
Tech Startups Invited to Apply for the New BMW Sustainability Challenge
29 Apr 2021, 14:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you are the leader of your own business and if you’re passionate about the automotive industry, you now have a unique opportunity. How would like to have BMW Group as a client? Join the Group’s latest Challenge and you might become o...