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.
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...
Volvo Working with Ride-Hailing Company Didi to Test Self-Driving Technology
19 Apr 2021, 08:11 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Robotaxis are here to stay and it looks like it won’t be long until most ride-hailing companies rely solely on driverless cars. Well-known names in the industry are doing it and emerging startups are also developing self-driving technology, b...
Truck Makers in the U.S. Get Access to Even More Government Funding to Go Green
18 Apr 2021, 08:06 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / The state-endorsed electrification project for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, which has been in the working for several years now, goes a step further, with the SuperTruck 3 Funding Opportunity Announcement. After SuperTruck 1 (launched in 2009...
New Californian Alpha Wolf+ EV Truck Makes More Room, But Keeps It Slim
17 Apr 2021, 08:01 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / As promised at their last year’s launch, California-based EV startup Alpha Motor is going strong this year with all-new models built using their proprietary modular technology. After unveiling the Wolf electric truck earlier this year, the ex...
The MMR Rakish SL Fernando Alonso Special Edition Bike Is Truly One of a Kind
16 Apr 2021, 15:19 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Shortly after Formula 1 pilot Fernando Alonso made a comeback for this year’s championship, Spanish bike manufacturer MMR Bikes presents a special edition of one of their most popular models, the Rakish SL. The company is celebrating Alons...
Rough Lamborghini LM002 Takes On the Alps in Style, Thrilling Drifts in Sight
16 Apr 2021, 12:41 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A veteran, almost three-ton monster turns snowy Alps into its playground. No, we’re not talking about some wild creature, but about a jaw-dropping Lamborghini LM002 effortlessly gliding through snow-covered mountain roads. A luxurious reso...
Newly-Launched Zeekr 001 Aims to Win the Hearts of Gen Z Geeks
16 Apr 2021, 09:12 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Geely, the Chinese owner of Volvo Cars, just launched the first model of their new Zeekr brand. Designed as an exciting EV for the new generation, the Zeekr 001 promises both performance and good looks. We’ve seen a lot of interesting thin...
Hottest New Triumph Bikes Coming to the MotoAmerica Opener
15 Apr 2021, 15:50 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / This year’s MotoAmerica Series opening brings exciting news. Motorcycling fans are about to watch brand new Triumph bikes in action, including the Trident 660 and Speed Triple 1200 RS. The British company is ready to make MotoAmerica even ...
New Samsung PixCell LED Takes Intelligent Headlights to the Next Level
15 Apr 2021, 12:46 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Driving in bad weather or driving at night comes with obvious risks, and anything that can improve visibility is a step towards better road safety. Samsung Electronics’ PixCell LED does precisely that, with added benefits. Intelligent head...
2021 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Range Boasts Increased Torque and Other Updates
15 Apr 2021, 11:44 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / After the earlier updates of the Superveloce and Brutale 800 ranges, the popular MV Agusta Turismo Veloce range is now ready to meet the public. With the same beautiful design, these sport bikes now promise improved comfort, sustainability and tech...
Pre-1986 Bentleys and Jaguars to Show Off at the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival
15 Apr 2021, 08:29 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Good news for vintage cars and motorsport lovers: after being canceled last year, the first edition of the Yorkshire Motorsport Festival is set to take place this summer. Watch out for an excellent round-up of classic cars, some of which will be co...
Swoon-Worthy Brabus Shadow 500 Black Ops Is the Black Panther of Boats
14 Apr 2021, 14:37 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Brabus Marine is releasing another limited-edition beauty and it looks good enough to make you want to sell your house and go sailing around the world. Or at least for the weekend. It’s not the first time that Brabus Marine, the boat-man...
Kapsch Begins Testing Real-Time Traffic Management Solution in European City
14 Apr 2021, 12:55 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Everybody hates being stuck in traffic, but not everybody is that good at figuring out the best alternative route at a particular moment. Wouldn’t it be easier if we could just get customized directions on the spot? That’s what Kapsch T...
Mont-Tremblant Racing Circuit for Sale, F1 Team Owner Lawrence Stroll Wants Out
14 Apr 2021, 11:24 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / A beautiful, historic racetrack might be forever gone from the racing circuit: Canadian Mont-Tremblant circuit is just a day away from being sold. After 21 years, Billionaire Lawrence Stroll, owner of Aston Martin Formula 1 team, is saying goodbye ...
Chinese Startup WeRide to Begin Self-Driving Car Testing in the U.S.
14 Apr 2021, 09:07 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Residents of San Jose, California, are about to see something new riding around: fully autonomous robotaxis, with no driver in sight. That’s because WeRide just got the green light for the second phase of their driverless cars testing. The...
New Steve McQueen Scrambler 1200 Out to Play, Regular Range Also Updated
13 Apr 2021, 15:52 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / If you were not familiar with the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC from across the pond, just know that it featured in the 25th James Bond movie and made quite an impression on the stunt team. And what’s cooler than James Bond? Well, Steve McQueen, ...
Nuclear-Powered Earth 300 Superyacht Is Where Luxury and Science Meet
13 Apr 2021, 12:28 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / When you think of superyachts, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Probably not scientific research. Yet, this is exactly the purpose of the Earth 300, a 300-meter (984 feet) vessel that is more than a luxury yacht, more than a sustain...
DARPA Launches Nuclear Spacecraft Program, Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin Is in It
13 Apr 2021, 09:16 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is set to design a nuclear spacecraft, together with Lockheed Martin and General Atomics, after winning a contract with Pentagon’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The goal is to design and build a demo...