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.
DARPA Develops Drone to Counteract Smaller Ones, Future War of Drones?
23 Apr 2021, 11:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / There’s been a lot of talk lately about drones as a huge military asset. But, since everybody seems to be doing the same thing, the question becomes: how do we counteract them? The U.S. military is also focusing on drones as a threat and what...
SUV Owners in America Are Ready to Switch to EVs, According to Volkswagen Survey
23 Apr 2021, 07:59 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The Biden Administration is pushing for electric vehicles, more and more automobile manufacturers are including electric models in their offerings, but what about those who actually decide whether they want to own an EV or not? Especially when it c...
Zero Motorcycles DSR Now Available in Earth Day-Inspired Limited Edition Colors
22 Apr 2021, 17:04 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When everyone was celebrating Earth Day, Zero Motorcycles were also celebrating their 15th anniversary. So they decided to make it extra special by releasing a limited-edition DSR and donating part of the sales to the National Forest Foundation. ...
XCEED Blockchain Technology Expands to Europe, Powered by Renault and IBM
22 Apr 2021, 15:49 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After having been successfully tested at Renault’s Douai plant, the XCEED blockchain solution developed in collaboration with IBM is now further expanding in Europe and is available to car manufacturers all over the world. Renault develop...
New Richard Milles Tourbillon Aerodyne Watch Combines Luxury With Reliability
22 Apr 2021, 14:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Haute horology meets aeronautics in the newest Richard Mille collection. Combining a red gold case with a transparent dial and white rubber strap, the Manual Winding Tourbillon Aerodyne is a timepiece worth owning. As you would expect from a tim...
This Korean Cargo Ship Helps Marine Life by Creating Less Underwater Noise
22 Apr 2021, 09:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year’s Earth Day theme, “Restore Our Earth,” brings to our attention one of the most important parts of contributing to a better future for the ecosystem: emerging green technologies. Until most industries find a way to switc...
Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Now Have Their Own Electric Island
22 Apr 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / While everyone’s eyes are on the newest and hottest electric cars, trucks are quietly, but firmly making their way towards full electrification. And, though it might not sound as exciting as what car manufacturers are up to, it’s actual...
Off-Road and ATV Organizations Receive $80,000 Through Polaris Grant Program
21 Apr 2021, 16:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / It’s a great thing when auto manufacturers give back to the community and help raise awareness on important topics. This is what the Polaris T.R.A.I.L.S Grants Program continues to do, since 2006, by supporting ATV clubs, associations and gra...
Russian Msta-S Howitzer Is Even Deadlier When Joined by the Orlan-10E Drone
21 Apr 2021, 14:53 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Rostec, one of Russia’s biggest state military-industrial corporations, has recently conducted a demonstrative exercise for a “foreign customer”, with the purpose of showing the Msta-S self-propelled howitzer operating together wi...
Shared Travel Startup BlaBlaCar Raises $115 Million and Continues to Expand
21 Apr 2021, 13:10 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Carpooling and shared travel are becoming a growing phenomenon and BlaBlaCar is a great example of that. The company announced significant recent investments for future development. BlaBlaCar is consolidating its position on the European shared ...
Ferrari Passion at Its Finest at Cavallino Classic, 100 Prized Models on Display
21 Apr 2021, 10:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Ferrari lovers in the U.S. will be happy to know that one of the most prestigious events dedicated to the brand is back on track, after previous cancellations. This upcoming weekend, between April 22 and April 25, proud Ferrari owners and Ferrari c...
Uran-9 to Be Part of the Russian Army's First Strike Robot Unit
20 Apr 2021, 18:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / News about a military unit that is ready to use strike robots sounds scary enough, but it’s even scarier when it comes from Russia. According to an official statement, the Russian Army has set up its first unit that integrates Uran-9 robotic ...
Harley-Davidson Warns of Trade War with EU Following Huge Tariff Increase
20 Apr 2021, 15:25 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Just as Chief Executive Jochen Zeitz was announcing “strong financial results” for the first quarter of 2021, Harley-Davidson faces a serious blow. The European tariff for all of their products is now increased to an all-time high of 56...
Pittsburgh Commits to Getting to Over 2,000 EV Charging Plugs in Near Future
20 Apr 2021, 14:09 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Electric cars are well on their way to becoming the preferred means of transportation, but there’s still the question of EV charging networks. People are wondering whether there will be enough charging locations and how it will all work out. ...
Aviation-Inspired F 900 R Force Is BMW’s Most Recent Limited Edition Bike
20 Apr 2021, 08:21 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / BMW is synonymous with luxury but, in case you didn’t know, the Group has also dipped their toe in more affordable market segments, with the launch of the F 900 R, last year. The middleweight motorcycle was targeted at beginner riders, in par...
It’s Time to Show Off Your New Customizable Polaris GEM Around the Neighborhood
19 Apr 2021, 16:23 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Nothing says “summer vibes” like a state-of-the-art personal cart, that you can legally drive around your hot-shot neighborhood or even on the streets of a beautiful beach town. It’s been exactly ten years since Polaris acqui...
Lexmoto Apollo 125 Maxi-Scooter Combines Comfort With Efficiency
19 Apr 2021, 15:17 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you’re one of the many people who would take a scooter over a car anytime, having options is always a good thing. And an exciting option for your daily commute should be comfortable enough for those long hours in traffic, as well as fuel e...
BMW to Develop New Battery Cell Technology, On the Road to the “Greenest EV”
19 Apr 2021, 13:30 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / BMW is not only developing the Neue Klasse of vehicles, but also a new generation of Li-ion battery technology. The new generation of BMW fully-electric vehicles goes hand in hand with the development of recyclable, low-carbon batteries. The Gr...
Washington Becomes the First to Ban Gas Cars, California Gets Second Place
19 Apr 2021, 11:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Washington state is now officially on track towards completely eliminating gasoline cars in 2030. The Washington legislature passed the Clean Cars 2030 bill, which is now only waiting for the governor’s signature. Just a few years back, i...
Meet the Newest U.S. Navy Combat Ship – The USS Oakland (LCS 24)
19 Apr 2021, 09:39 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Despite its friendly-sounding name, the beautiful ship you are seeing is meant to play an active role in future U.S. Navy combat missions. The most recent addition to the littoral combat ship (LCS) fleet, the Oakland was officially introduced durin...