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Eco Factor: Carbon nanotube-based photodiode betters the efficiency of solar cells.

Researchers at the Cornell University have created the basic elements of a solar cell that they hope will lead to solar cells with much better efficiency. The…

Eco Factor: Spacecraft to help scientists understand polar climate change will be powered by the pressure of sunlight.

Solar Sailing, a dream for most space engineers can soon meet reality as researchers are planning a spacecraft that will be…

Eco Factor: Zero emission motorcycle runs on an electric engine.

For Tom Miceli, a student at the Appalachian State University, two months was all the time he got to complete his final year project. He didn’t waste time on thinking but got…

Eco Factor: Low emission hybrid concept vehicle.

The upcoming Frankfurt Auto Show will see the launch of Lexus’ new concept hybrid car the LF-Ch, which proves that hybrid and low-emission vehicles have come of age with some style from the golf…

Eco Factor: Concept hybrid for the year 2020 gets powered by hydrogen and ethanol.

Does our need to go green mean that in the future we will be driving cars that don’t have much under the name of performance? Industrial designer Edwin Yi Yuan…

Eco Factor: Bacterium converts heavy metals in water into inert substances.

According to the EPA there are more than 1000 sites around the United States that are contaminated with radioactive waste. While cleaning radioactive waste is challenging..

Eco Factor: Window shade woven with solar collecting and light emitting materials.

The main reason we use curtains on our windows is to stop daylight and heat from entering the room. Industrial designers Anders Ernevi, Margot Jacobs, Ramia Mazé,.

Eco Factor: Zero emission concept electric vehicle harnesses solar power to extend its range.

While the world is looking forward for cars that are inexpensive and run on clean fuels, industrial designer Ankit Prashar has something in store for the.

Eco Factor: Energy absorbing system harnesses noise for clean electricity.

For most the noise on the streets is annoying, but for industrial designers Jihoon Kim, Boyeon Kim, Myung-Suk Kim and Da-Woon Chun it is a chance to generate renewable…

Eco Factor: Car powered by algae to cross US on 25 gallons of fuel.

The world’s first algae fuel-powered vehicle has officially be unveiled in San Francisco. The car, dubbed Algaeus, is a modified Toyota Prius that runs on green crude from…