Eco Factor: Cost-efficient solar cell generates more electricity.
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology have created a new type of flexible solar cell that is both inexpensive and more efficient than conventional cells available…
Newly developed flexible solar cell generates more electricity at a low cost Read More »
Eco Factor: Low-emission supercar.
Mostly all sports car manufactures try to pack their vehicles with powerful engines, without worrying too much about the emissions. Lotus is trying to change the opinion in the upcoming variant of the Elise,…
2011 Lotus Elise to be unveiled at Geneva Motor Show Read More »
Eco Factor: Kinetic energy-recycling prosthetic foot.
On an average, walking on a prosthetic foot requires 23 percent more energy that walking on a natural foot. Researchers at the University of Michigan are trying to make it easy for amputees to.
Prosthetic foot recycles kinetic energy to ease walking Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by renewable energy.
The brainchild of designers Ho-young Joo, Soo-han Cho and JinSeok Song, the E-Commuter is what the streets of today will need for a green tomorrow. The concept has been designed to…
E-Commuter all-electric concept vehicle features self-aligning solar panels Read More »
Eco Factor: Spokeless bicycle designed by mechanical engineering students.
Spokeless bicycles have been envisioned by industrial designers for long. Not only are these bikes designed to look cool, but can also allow the designers to stick an…
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Eco Factor: Observatory made using recycled materials.
AnL Studio have completed a unique observatory in Incheon, South Korea, which has been made from recycled materials including shipping containers. Called OceanScope, the structure features…
AnL Studio recycles shipping containers for OceanScope observatory Read More »
Eco Factor: Fuel cell system to support mobile networks in off-grid locations.
In an effort to connect the world with mobile communication network, Electro Power Systems has unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell system at the Mobile World Congress 2010…
Electro Power Systems debuts ElectroSelf fuel cell system for wireless carriers Read More »
Eco Factor: Cellphone powered by renewable energy.
After a long wait, the much anticipated Puma Phone has finally been unveiled at the Mobile World Congress. The sporty-looking phone has been developed by Sagem and features a solar panel for…
Puma Phone unveiled at MWC, flaunts solar charging capability Read More »
Eco Factor: Solar-powered portable device charger.
The latest advancements in solar technology have created a rush of solar-powered chargers on the market. However, most of these devices need long hours under direct sun to recharge the onboard…
XPAL’s Solar Egg charger does its job even in mild sunlight Read More »
Eco Factor: Device made from cardboard lets you breathe fresh even in dense smoke.
In a fire emergency, even if you’re away from the raging flames, you’re never too far from the dangers of asphyxiation. While there are hundreds of smoke…
Firescuba lets you breathe clean in dense smoke Read More »
