Eco Factor: Flexible fabric equipped with photovoltaic cells.
FTL Solar has developed a lightweight tensile fabric with integrated solar cells that not only provides shade but also allows the user to generate renewable energy. The solar fabric is.
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission three-wheeled vehicle powered by electricity.
Three-wheeled vehicles are destined to be more popular in the near future as fuel prices with continue to reach new highs, and electric motors will be better off in vehicles..
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Eco Factor: Sustainable residential development.
In Denmark there are a number of centrally located industrial silos, most of which are no longer in use, but still clog the skyline. C.F. Møller Architects along with Christian Carlsen…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission all-electric SUV concept.
With massive gas-guzzling engines under the hoods, SUVs are far from being green. Industrial designer TJ Vaninetti is trying to better the credentials of SUVs with an all-electric concept dubbed..
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Eco Factor: Vehicle powered by a hydrogen internal combustion engine.
Students of the Los Altos Academy of Engineering in Hacienda Heights east of Los Angeles have developed a one-of-a-kind vehicle that runs on a hydrogen internal combustion…
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Eco Factor: Hybrid bicycle assisted by a 240W electric motor.
Lexus has announced the details of its innovative Hybrid Bicycle Concept that will debut at the Great British Bike Ride this weekend. The carbon fiber hybrid concept features a 240W…
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Eco Factor: Prototype kitchen saves energy and water.
Whirlpool has unveiled a green kitchen prototype at this year’s edition of the Eurocucina kitchen showcase at Milan Design Week. Dubbed GreenKitchen the prototype features an impressive set..
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered plug-in electric vehicle charging station.
Electric cars might only be good for reducing pollution if the electricity grid is getting powered up with renewable sources. Industrial designers have thought over the…
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Eco Factor: Shoes generate renewable energy using piezoelectric materials.
Dr. Ville Kaajakari, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana Tech University, is developing a technology that will allow users to generate energy with a.
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly concept truck powered by solar energy.
The Urban Mini Truck by industrial designer Buldur Liviu is designed to make commuting more efficient on the streets which are bound to be stuffed with vehicles. This compact…
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