Cristina Mircea
1,684 ARTICLES
She nailed her motorcycle license test shaming all the males in her class with her highest score in the written exam and the best time obtained during the skills test.
Writing has been her livelihood for more than ten years now, and there’s no topic she doesn’t dare tackling, from IT solutions to outdoor equipment, electronics, and now the automotive industry.
When she’s not typing, she also loves riding non-motorized two-wheelers, going on hikes with her dog, and rocking her electric guitars.
This Custom Luxury Yacht Can Only Accommodate LEGO Guests but It Still Looks Adorable
13 Dec 2022, 10:11 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Many of us dream of owning our own floating paradise, but luxury yachts don’t come cheap. At least not the full-sized ones. This guy settled for what he could afford, a gorgeous, custom watercraft made out of LEGO bricks. Who knows, maybe if ...
Gogoro Brings Battery Swapping to the Philippines, Aims to Transform Last-Mile Deliveries
30 Nov 2022, 15:34 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Smart scooters are taking over the world and Gogoro is helping the micromobility movement grow with its continuously-expanding battery swapping network. The latest country on the globe to join the list is the Philippines. As announced recently b...
Santa's Sleigh Gets More Muscle, It Is Now a Jet-Powered Rocket Ready To Take Off
30 Nov 2022, 13:59 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When it gives you tons of snow in November, make a pulsejet engine-powered sleigh and take it out for a spin. With the United States already facing historical snowfall records, why not make the best of...
Tilting BiTrike Three-Wheeler Boasts a Built-In Drive Differential, Can Handle Any Terrain
24 Nov 2022, 13:57 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Designed to offer the riding feel of a regular bicycle but with the added stability of a tricycle, the BiTrike is a versatile wheeler that can tackle any terrain and can serve as a reliable cargo vehicle. Do you guys remember Arcimoto’s h...
Sondors Kicks Off Nationwide Deliveries of Its Highly Acclaimed Metacycle
15 Nov 2022, 16:47 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Sondors’ customers have become a bit edgy with all the company’s changes and delays in shipping the Metacycle. Now the two-wheeler manufacturer is finally back with good news, announcing that it just started nationwide deliveries of its...
iGo's New, Versatile Metro CX Commuting E-Bike Is Easy on the Eye and on Your Wallet
15 Nov 2022, 14:43 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / From road bikes to mountain bikes and city commuters, Canadian bike manufacturer iGo has been supplying two-wheeled enthusiasts with greener, life-enriching forms of transport for over 16 years. The Montreal-based company produces all its wheelers ...
Guy Turns Cargo Trailer Into Off-Grid Camper That Also Serves as a Mobile Workstation
15 Nov 2022, 13:14 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Designed as an off-grid, mobile workstation, this converted cargo trailer now also serves as a house on wheels for this guy and his girlfriend. Bobby Voit is an outdoors enthusiast passionate about kayaking. For over a year now, he’s been ...
Archer Will Produce Up to 2,300 Air Taxis per Year at Upcoming New Georgia Factory
15 Nov 2022, 09:54 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / California-based eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) developer Archer Aviation announced that it plans to build a manufacturing facility that will help it produce up to 650 aircraft per year. Archer is working hard on unlocking the s...
Crazy DIY Wheeler Is a True Tactic Bike Made From 147 Nuts, It Is Perfectly Rideable
14 Nov 2022, 17:20 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Conventional bikes are yesterday’s news but this guy knows how to keep things fresh by constantly coming up with insane builds. Here’s his latest one: a bike made almost entirely out of nuts and not a single bolt to go with them. Se...
Primoco Lands $7 Million Order for Its 'One 150' Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
14 Nov 2022, 15:53 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Czech UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) manufacturer Primoco UAV SE landed a multimillion-euro order for its One 150 aircraft, with the buyer being a non-European customer. Primoco recently announced that it signed a contract to deliver eight units...
Gallery Tiny House Is Flooded With Natural Light, Flaunts a Tasteful and Modern Design
14 Nov 2022, 13:05 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Built on American soil, in Portland, Oregon, The Gallery tiny house aims to offer a new style of living tiny, one based on taste and elegance. The Gallery is the creation of Rolling Homes, a tiny house builder from Oregon, with over 20 years of ...
Meet Vincent van Gogh, a Repurposed ProMaster Cargo Van Turned Cozy House on Wheels
14 Nov 2022, 10:08 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Its name is Vincent van Gogh and it took a lot of artistry to make it the tiny home on wheels it is today. It is based on a Ram ProMaster and is equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable living experience on the road. Free-spirited, co...
Portable Shafer Tiny House Is Budget-Friendly and Designed to Shelter Up to Four People
14 Nov 2022, 08:23 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Shafer is Tiny Cocoons’ smallest tiny house model and also its most budget-friendly one. It is designed for the adventurous traveler and is easy to haul around. I fell in love with Tiny Cocoons’ cozy, wood cabin-like tiny houses ...
Meet rae, the Personal, Pocket-Size Robot Developed to Assist You in Your Everyday Life
10 Nov 2022, 11:06 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Luxonis recently launched rae, its first fully-formed and high-powered, personal robot. It was developed to assist users in their everyday life and make robotics accessible for everyone, not just the tech-savvy. For those unfamiliar with the co...
Royal Caribbean's Largest Ship Inaugurates the Company's New $125M Terminal in Texas
11 Nov 2022, 14:39 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / $125 million and three years of hard work were necessary for Royal Caribbean to complete its new cruise terminal in Texas, which has now finally opened its doors. Back in 2019, Royal Caribbean announced that it signed an agreement with the Port ...
ICON's Fleet of Giant Robots Begins Work on the Largest Community of 3D-Printed Homes
11 Nov 2022, 12:52 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A fleet of giant 3D-printing robots is now working on the largest community of 3D-printed homes in the world, with reservations for the houses being scheduled to begin soon. 3D printing has evolved tremendously over the years and we are now see...
Amazon Unveils Prime Air's Latest Delivery Drone, Brings Several Upgrades to the Table
11 Nov 2022, 09:41 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Amazon recently unveiled the next-generation delivery drone for its Prime Air service. The MK30 brings several upgrades to the table, such as the ability to fly in light rain and an increased range. Amazon has been teasing its drone delivery ser...
The Heavy-Duty "SUV of the E-Scooter World" Is Here, Ready to Unleash 2,600W of Power
10 Nov 2022, 16:32 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The off-road “SUV of electric scooters” is finally here as Splach launches its heavy-duty Titan two-wheeler, a full suspension beast that promises to deliver the most adventurous rides. About two weeks ago, Splach teased us with what...
Ireland Is Getting Rid of Its Old Phone Booths and Replacing Them With DC Fast Chargers
10 Nov 2022, 15:18 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / A new multi-million euro investment announced recently by EasyGo will see a total of 200 fast DC chargers being deployed all over Ireland, encouraging the switch to EV vehicles and having a positive impact on the environment. The global adoption...
Continental's Future Brake System Receives First Business Award, Is Valued at Over $2M
10 Nov 2022, 09:46 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / Continental announced recently that its Future Brake System (FBS), which is now valued at over $2 billion, received its first business award. With cars constantly getting smarter and more advanced, it is only logical for braking systems to evolv...