Eco Factor: San Ysidro U.S. Land Port of entry uses sustainable design to reduce energy usage.
Award winning architectural firm, The Miller Hull Partnership would be constructing the San Ysidro U.S. Land Port of Entry as a high performance…
San Ysidro U.S. Land Port of Entry on US-Mexican border eyes LEED Platinum certification Read More »
Eco Factor: Pedal-assist bike for short distance commutes.
The G-Bike City is a short distance commute vehicle that runs on electricity and has pedals that can be used when the battery runs out. The pedal-assist electric bike, which avoids costly.
G-Bike City pedal-assist electric bike makes you ride clean Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept car powered by electricity.
The Toyota MOB concept is the brainchild of Spanish designer Jorge Marti Vidal and features a striking look that incorporates unusual bodywork. The concept vehicle, which has been…
Toyota MOB concept will be made from ‘liquid wood’ Read More »
Eco Factor: Energy saving domestic appliance works automatically when electricity rates are cheapest.
Miele is offering a highly relevant and future-proof solution to saving energy by fabricating smart grid domestic appliances. On display at IFA..
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Eco Factor: Prototype vehicle powered by an electric motor.
Till date we’ve only seen bikes and e-bikes that can be folded to easy carriage. Researchers at the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan have developed an all-electric vehicle that…
X-Frame all-electric car folds up vertically for storage Read More »
Eco Factor: Lamps made from Flashlight and PET bottles.
Looks like designers Lie Zhong-Fa, Lee Sang-Bong and Ji Jung-Ah are on a quest to change the way people think about trash. The trio is out with an interesting idea for all you creative geeks..
Ingenious flashlight attached to PET bottle for an eco-friendly lamp Read More »
Eco Factor: Hurricane and earthquake resistant homes to be built in Haiti using shipping containers.
There have been innumerable project to rebuild the earthquake-wrecked Haiti after the catastrophic tremor shook the Caribbean nation. This time…
900 shipping containers to shape up into an eco village in Haiti Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle propelled by electricity.
Auto designer Andre Federico Look believes that racing is a significant medium in communication new technology and motorsports has the chance to demonstrate new technical and creative.
AER concept racing motorcycle is powered by four electric motors Read More »
Eco Factor: Solar-powered personal ride-on vehicle.
Recognizing the true potential of solar energy, auto designer Siqi Liu has conceptualized a multi-purpose vehicle called the “Urban Wheels”. The all-electric vehicle can be used for…
Urban Wheels multi-purpose personal transporter runs on solar energy Read More »
Eco Factor: Weather-proof charging stations for electric vehicles.
Schletter has unveiled the P.CHARGE charging stations for electric vehicles at the ENTECH 2010 in Korea. The system includes a complete line of charging equipment for EVs for a…
Schletter unveils P.CHARGE EV charging stations at ENTECH 2010 Read More »
