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Eco Factor: Zero-emission quad powered by batteries.

With some funky electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the EICMA 2009 motorbike exhibition has seen the launch of the Swaygo Axio 575e, an all-electric quad that is still in the concept stage. The…

Eco Factor: CO2-eating bacteria produce fuel.

With fossil fuels depleting at a rate much more than predicted, researchers in different parts of the globe are working on means to generate alternative fuel from sources as small as bacteria. A team…

Eco Factor: Two-wheeler powered by a low-emission hybrid engine.

Piaggio has been into the hybrid market for quite some time now, and the company has showcased yet another hybrid vehicle – the two-wheeler USB (Urban Sport Bike). The USB is powered.

Eco Factor: Permaculture garden thrives on harvested rainwater.

Researcher Geoff Lawton of the Permaculture Research Institute has created a miracle by converting a desert into a lush green area, which grows food trees and mushrooms in the salty..

Eco Factor: Prototype light powered by human energy.

We often try to encourage our readers to replace disposable batteries in their electronic gear with rechargeable ones to reduce the toxic waste batteries carry along in the landfill. Industrial.

Eco Factor: Boats and rafts made from found objects.

In one of the most unique races ever organized, 30 rafts and boats made from recycled materials raced each other in the Festival City marina in an event known as “Whatever Floats Your…

Eco Factor: Parking lot equipped with solar panels to generate renewable electricity.

Industrial designers have for long dreamed about the possibilities of solar-powered parking lots that not only generate electricity for lighting but can also…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission foldable scooter powered by electricity.

We’ve seen plenty of folding bikes that allow users to pack them into small luggage items for easy carriage. XOR Motors is taking the trend a bit farther by launching a…

Eco Factor: Ridge vent for standard shingled roof collects solar energy for hot water.

We all want our roofs to harnesses renewable energy for the household. However, not many of us are really interested in getting the entire roof changed for an..

Eco Factor: Air purified based on the process of photosynthesis.

The overuse of fossil fuels is not only showing its effects outdoors, but is also having a considerable impact on the air we breathe when indoors. The deteriorating quality of indoor.