Eco Factor: Portable solar charger harnesses solar energy using solar panels.
The “Solar Beetle” is a portable solar charger for the nature lovers to recharge their gadgets like cell phones, iPod, mp3 players, PDAs etc. Designed by Korean…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable living module concept powered by renewable solar energy.
The brainchild of Italian designer Valerio Fregnan, the Parassity is a self-sufficient living module for use around the world. The concept is based on the use of…
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Eco Factor: Concept wind generator to provide renewable energy.
While cars usually consume generated energy, industrial designer Pedro Gomes has conceptualized a product that can utilize vehicles to generate renewable energy on the highway….
E Turbine uses air movement caused by moving cars to generate energy Read More »
Eco Factor: Self-sustaining prototype house powered by renewable solar energy.
teamhawai‘i has been selected as one of the 20 university teams to participate in the 2011 Solar Decathlon competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and..
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Eco Factor: World’s first semi-submerged hotel resort is a stunning eco-destination.
If extravagance is your motto, then you’re gonna love the “Amphibious 1000.” Designed by the Giancarlo Zema Design Group for an Arabian commission, this…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient habitat doubles as water purification system and a space generator.
Designed by Abel Patacho and Theodora Christoforidou from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, the “AQVA habitat” is a unique…
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Eco Factor: Green shed-like structure made from old phone books.
Books are indeed man’s best friend and proving this saying correct are students from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, who have done their bit for the environment using…
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Eco Factor: Glass-like floor tiles transform force produced by walking people into clean electricity.
Being the world’s first motor show, the Paris Auto Show holds a special place in every automaker’s hearts, so every year we see numerous…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept bus powered by electricity.
The Cameo is the brainchild of auto designer Martin Pes, who believes that the cities of the future need compact buses that can transport a decent number of passengers without getting…
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Eco Factor: New technology uses aluminum and liquid alloy to extract hydrogen from seawater.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a method that uses aluminum and a liquid alloy to extract hydrogen from seawater to run engines in boats..
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