Eco Factor: Zero-emission UAV will be powered by solar energy.
DARPA’s Vulture program, which aims to develop and demonstrate technology to enable a single high-altitude UAV that can stay aloft for a period of five years has entered its second…
Boeing’s SolarEagle to make maiden flight in 2014 Read More »
Eco Factor: Personal electricity generator converts kinetic energy into electricity.
We live in an age where life is always on the go. So, why should our renewable energy sources remain stationary. Designer Satoshi Yanagisawa brings to us a device.
Twist your Cyclus personal electricity generator to power gadgets on the go Read More »
Eco Factor: Electric car powered by a quiet, emission-free electric drive offers a range of over 124 miles.
After its attempt to go green with the B-Class F-CELL fuel-cell car, Mercedes-Benz adds yet another green version to its name. The German…
Mercedes-Benz to produce 500 battery-powered ‘E-Cell’ versions of its A-Class Read More »
Eco Factor: Teched-out micro-trimaran features pedal, sail and electric propulsion.
Steven Roberts, the technomad creator of the Microship, a custom pedal/wind/solar-powered micro-trimaran now wishes to pass on his legacy to someone who is as…
Microship: Pedal/wind/solar-powered micro-trimaran seeks it new owner Read More »
Eco Factor: 400MW solar power plants to be set on public land and building rooftops in GSND.
SunEdison, the solar energy development subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…
SunEdison to develop 400 MW solar power plants in South Korea Read More »
Eco Factor: Bicycle stand to harness renewable solar energy for electric bikes.
Sanyo Electric has opened a new stand for motor-assisted electric bikes in Tokyo. This is the second such solar-powered bike stand in the area and these two stands can.
Sanyo installs new solar-powered stand for electric-assist bikes in Tokyo Read More »
Eco Factor: Electric assist bicycle generates electricity from wind.
Auto designer Thierry Dumaine has come up with an interesting electric assist bike concept that generates renewable energy when it moves. Called the “Miss Courant D’air”,…
Miss Courant D’air bike generates wind energy when on the move Read More »
Eco Factor: Solar and wind-powered water purification system.
Spectra Watermakers and Trunz Water systems have unveiled a new water purification system for disaster-struck areas that can provide up to 8000 gallons of virus-free potable water each..
Solar Container uses renewable energy to provide virus-free drinking water Read More »
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly media player powered by solar energy.
Lifeline Energy Company has unveiled a new solar-powered digital radio and music playing device for people of rural Africa. The new device, dubbed Lifeplayer, costs up to $120 and is…
Lifelife Energy debuts Lifeplayer solar-powered digital radio in Africa Read More »
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Eco Factor: Solar Mission House uses smart passive solar strategies to become energy efficient.
Interstice Architects have tinkered with a number of experimental materials, systems and construction…
Solar Mission House embodies daylight design with efficient green building strategies Read More »
