Eco Factor: Zero-emission scooter powered by electricity.
American manufacturer ZEV is claiming to have developed the world’s fastest and most powerful production electric scooter on the market. Costing $7237, the ZEV7000 puts out a continuous..
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric vehicle powered by thermoelectric generators.
The Audi Cross-Tareq is a zero-emission concept vehicle that is designed to run clean on an all-electric engine. Sponsored by Studio Audi in Ingolstadt, the vehicle..
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Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.
Chinese auto manufacturer JAC has released the first renderings of their upcoming Fourth Concept, which is being touted to rival the new Smart ForTwo. The vehicle will be presented at…
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Eco Factor: Rooftop solar installation for Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.
Atlanta-based Suniva and Reliance Industries’ Solar Energy Group has announced that the Thyagaraj Stadium, which will be used for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, will feature a..
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Eco Factor: Exercise bikes used to generate renewable electricity.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Copenhagen has stated a free meal idea as a way to boost guests’ fitness and reduce their carbon footprint by making them exercise on bikes that…
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Eco Factor: Multipurpose device uses crank-power for electricity.
We all are so dependent on our portable electronic gear that it gets impossible to survive a power outage with depleted batteries. Eton, the makers of some of the finest American…
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Eco Factor: Vertical garden based on hydroponic plant growing technology.
Industrial designer Manuel Dreesmann is envisioning the year 2020, when most of the buildings will be self-sufficient not only in terms of energy and water, but will also…
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Eco Factor: Flexible wrist displays powered by solar energy.
HP is working on a technology that could enable soldiers read maps, directions and other important information on a flexible display that will be mounted on the wrist of the soldier….
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Eco Factor: Piezoelectric power technology to generate renewable energy for streetlights.
We’ve seen piezoelectric devices being embedded in everything ranging from dance floors to subway stations. Toulouse, France is now using the technology…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable pedestrian-centric sports and recreation development.
NBBJ in partnership with CCDI have designed the Hangzhou Sports Park that is a vibrant, pedestrian-centric sports and recreational development that will be located in…
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