Eco Factor: Regenerative braking systems to generate electricity for the grid.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which runs the largest transit system in Philadelphia, is demonstrating the use of a new smart…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission taxi powered by electric motors.
A husband and wife team of Jimmy Bissig and Sara Bissig have started a unique taxi service in the Woodlands community north of Houston, TX, which ferries eco-conscious passengers in chic..
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Eco Factor: Low-emission yacht powered by a hybrid engine.
UK-based design firm Astheimer Ltd has conceptualized a low-emission superyacht that is propelled by a hybrid engine, with the electric engine getting powered by an onboard array of solar..
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Eco Factor: Sustainable house harnesses renewable solar energy.
The recent advancements in solar technology have reduced the cost of solar power, making designers think about new ways to make our lives self-sufficient. Eco conscious designer Raif..
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Eco Factor: Concept tower incorporates a solar array on the façade.
Zoka Zola Architects have proposed a sustainable solar-powered tower for Chicago, which incorporates an active solar array mounted on the building’s façade. The spherical…
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Eco Factor: Lighting applications make use of energy-efficient OLEDs.
Mexican design studio Agent has teamed up with Konica Minolta to develop two new OLED lighting applications – one for outdoors and the second for your personal self. The first.
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Eco Mode: Electric bicycle powered by 36-volt lithium battery to reach top speed of 20mph.
Tommy Bahamas is making an effort to revive the bicycling culture by promoting health, recreational and eco friendly benefits the eco mode affords to us…
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Eco Factor: Flat light saves energy by automatically switching off the light.
A whole new array of smart electronic devices is hitting the green space in an endeavor to inculcate eco friendly habits that save energy. Here’s an interesting…
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Eco Factor: Concept water tank drip-feeds drought-stressed trees in parks.
In a bid to save hundreds of drought-stressed trees in parks and urban environments, designers over at CobaltNiche have designed an innovative portable water tank that can..
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Eco Factor: Energy efficient OLED module powered directly from mains electricity supply.
Scientists from Philips Research have unveiled the world’s first organic light emitting diode (OLED) module that is powered directly from a mains…
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