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Eco Factor: Zero-emission car gets powered by dual hydrogen fuel cells.

Futuristic Virgin Galactic astronauts wouldn’t be normally shuttled to the company’s spaceport in the Mojave Desert, and while Virgin Galactic is working on the most…

Eco Factor: Suitcase generates renewable energy for charging portable gadgets.

Ohad Folman, a student at the ITP, has created a design for a futuristic suitcase that will not just hold your belongings but also charge your portable electronic gear.

Eco Factor: Chinese car maker Geely to develop electric version of Panda.

The largest privately owned car maker in China, Geely, is all set to electrify its popular car the Panda, which till now was powered by a 1.3 liter engine that gets 48mpg….

Eco Factor: Chemical-free dishwasher saves water too.

Several studies conducted on different users have found out that on an average, hand washing dishes uses significantly more water because most people tend to leave the faucet running or wash…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered lighting systems for green areas.

Solar-powered lighting system concepts are plenty, they come in different shapes and sizes to suit individual needs. While some are ready to grace your indoors with sustainable curtains…

Eco Factor: Concept cellphone charger provides a clean, off-grid charge.

Of all the human-powered charger concepts, the one by industrial designer Clara Zamboni does seem a wee bit more practical. Clara has designed a hand-held charger that…

Eco Factor: Ceramic tiles embedded with PV cells for sustainable lighting.

Solar-powered lighting systems are available in plenty for your home. However, most of these lamps need to be placed outdoors after their juice runs out. The folks over at..

Eco Factor: Concept product produces water from moist air in a greenhouse.

Greenhouses are necessary, especially if you consider the decline in the amount of land that is available for irrigation and the growth in population. However, most…

Eco Factor: Solar-energy harnessing indoor lamp.

Of all the products that keep lurking in the minds of industrial designers, the most common ones are those that in some way or the other are inspired from natural forms. Recently we showcased an…

Eco Factor: Garden lighting concept powered by solar energy.

Conventional solar-powered lighting systems do reduce the amount their users spend on utility bills, but at the same time they reduce the amount of illumination as well. Green LLC has…