Eco Factor: Toyota to mass produce an electric vehicle for China by 2012.
Toyota already has a firm grip over the hybrid vehicle market, now the company takes a step further by sending an electric vehicle into mass-production. Collaborating with..
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Eco Factor: Sun shading system generates renewable energy to charge gadgets.
The Solaris is a sustainable sun shading system designed by industrial designer José Vicente. The system has been conceptualized to provide a new working/leisure space…
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Eco Factor: Giant helmet sculpture built from recycled plastic.
It seems Spaniards are eyeing premier positions when it comes to establishing Guinness World Record. After grabbing the first position for creating largest sculpture from 50,000 milk.
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Eco Factor: Spray-on polymers combined with solar technology to power e-readers.
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a new spray-on polymer that could lead to the development of e-readers that can display content in every color..
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly skyscraper uses folded curtain wall to provide shade from the sun.
Catering to the present need of comfortable, flexible, functional and energy-efficient working spaces, Bjarke Ingels Group has proposed an award-winning…
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Eco Factor: Photovoltaic power plant to generate 10MW of power.
BP Solar is partnering with Verve Energy to build Australia’s largest ever grid-connected solar power plant. The plant, with a generating capacity of 10MW, will be built in…
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Eco factor: Uniquely designed green villas with botanical gardens.
Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the Nassin Villas blend beautifully with the dynamism of the topography, forming a harmony with the mesmerizing landscape of Singapore….
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Eco Factor: Electric car powered by onboard solar panels.
The AXA is a zero-emission concept car envisioned by auto designer Marian for busy urbanities of the future. This elegant concept features a rooftop array of solar panels that juice…
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Eco Factor: Residential building to get power from fuel cells.
After powering many commercial properties with green energy, fuel-cell technology is now set to take over residential buildings as well. New York will soon flaunt one of the first…
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Eco Factor: Plan to generate geothermal energy from active volcanoes.
With a rise in energy demands, Central America has turned its face toward active volcanoes for renewable energy, which will reduce its dependence on oil imports and also help…
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