Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric drivetrain.
General Motors has announced a demonstration project to explore market needs and consumer acceptance of battery electric vehicles in Korea. The project involves a fleet of electric..
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Eco Factor: New organic solar PV technology works on a principle similar to photosynthesis in plants.
A startup company called Eight19, a collaborative effort of Cambridge University’s Cavendish Laboratory and UK environmental group the Carbon…
New roll-out solar cells could revolutionize the photovoltaic market Read More »
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly exhibition pavilion with windows and slats to naturally illuminate beautiful art works.
Under the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s revitalization, dramatically titled “Transformation,” a new green pavilion…
Baby Piano: One of the world’s largest naturally lit museum spaces to open soon Read More »
Eco Factor: Heliostat uses principle of reflection to increase natural lighting and help save energy.
Daylight is a vital source to reduce energy consumption that motivates the architects and engineers to imbibe the feature in building designs….
Hybrid lighting system reflects light into shady areas to save energy Read More »
Eco Factor: Concept bike runs using human power.
We have seen a plenty of bike designs in the past urging the masses to adopt a more eco-friendly mode of transportation. Here’s yet another concept bike dubbed as “Full Circle” by its creators…
Concept foldable bike promises an eco-friendly urban ride Read More »
Eco Factor: Air-conditioning system powered by solar energy.
During hot summer months the cost of running an air-conditioning system can run hundreds of dollars and with climate getting hotter due to global warming, the need for air-conditioning…
Chinese company debuts world’s first directly solar-powered air conditioner Read More »
Eco Factor: Hybrid catamaran prototype combines state-of-the art techniques from the aeronautical and marine industries.
French yachtsman Alain Thébault, who proudly presents a sailboat that is claimed to be the world’s fastest sailboat till…
L’Hydroptère.ch hybrid catamaran can go around the world in 40 days Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission car powered by electricity.
Smart Car USA has unveiled a new all-electric version of its uber-compact Smart Car in Ridgefield. Only 250 units of the car will be produced for now and Fairfield County will be one of the…
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Eco Factor: Temporary housing solution for emergency needs.
The Life Cube is a 4X4-foot cube that can be inflated to provide a decent 144 square feet of space for use in disaster relief operations. The mini home packs all essential materials for..
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Eco Factor: Concept system designed to harvest solar and tidal energy.
The WSG, or Wave and Solar Energy Generator, is the brainchild of Korean designers Seung Woo Jung, Jung Seung Woo, Kim Hyun Jun and Kim Min Jung, who believe that the answer to.
WSG generates renewable energy day and night Read More »
