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Eco Factor: Zero-emission demonstration helicopter powered by electricity.

The concept of a full-sized electric helicopter has been floating around for years, but the weight of the batteries and their low capacity has always ruined the idea….

Eco Factor: Solar-powered cooling machine concept.

Designer Aija Golubeva has come up with a concept cooling machine that is fitted on a modified tricycle frame and uses solar energy to keep the contents below freezing point. Dubbed Solar Cool,…

Eco Factor: Giant sculpture made using recycled materials.

A team of French designers have taken recycling to an extreme by building a gigantic mechanical elephant sculpture using over 45 tons of reclaimed wood and steel. Built as a part of the…

Eco Factor: Luxurious low carbon bullet train represents future of sustainable transport.

Britain’s 20th century dominance over the global design marketplace has been acknowledged worldwide, thanks to marvelous engineering feats which…

Eco Factor: New residential electric charging station for electric vehicles introduced.

It will take some time for the masses to accept EV’s as a favorable mode of transportation. The cars have limited mileage which means they run out of steam..

Eco Factor: Two-wheeled car concept powered by an electric motor.

Designed by industrial designer Ryan David Francis, the Dual Pod Transport is a unique car that is spiced up with a ting of green. This car on two wheels powered by an electric motor,.

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient façade covered with thin semi transparent photovoltaic leaf.

The Tower of Piraeus, a building that gained the name “the sleeping giant” because of being abandoned for more than 30 years has recently received a…

Eco factor: Researchers produce electricity in an electrochemical cell using raw sewage.

Engineers at the Oregon State University have found an efficient way of producing more electricity from poop. In their recent experiment, the researchers…

Eco Factor: Sustainable residential development harnesses solar energy.

David Baker + Partners Architects have unveiled their plans for a sustainable residential development adjacent to the Alkali Flat/La Valentina Light Rail Station in…

Eco Factor: 1972 Beetle transformed to run on a zero-emission electric engine.

At an age when most of us just fantasize about driving cars, Ontario-based Ashton Stark has transformed his grandpa’s 1972 Beetle to run on a clean engine. Stark, who.