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Eco Factor: Floating turbine uses flow of water to generate renewable energy.

Designed by American designer Michael Jantzen, the Great River Turbine is a conceptual design for a large stainless steel water turbine that can generate pollution-free..

Eco Factor: Environmentally friendly rechargeable batteries for military uses.

Scientists have developed new wearable lithium-ion batteries that are based on the use of a common virus. The high-performance rechargeable batteries could power…

Eco Factor: Parking lot generates renewable energy to charge EVs.

With most auto makers racing to develop next-gen electric cars for a green future, recharging electric cars on renewable energy gets even more important. People in Tennessee have…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission commercial vehicle powered by lead-acid batteries.

UK-based ePower Trucks has unveiled a new all-electric light commercial vehicle that can deliver a payload of 670kg and has a GVW of 3.5 tons. The zero-emission…

Eco Factor: Specially designed glass helps reduce bird strikes.

Birds can’t see glass, and that is a major cause of avian fatalities around the world. A German company called Arnold Glass is now trying to save some birds by creating a glass…

Eco Factor: Sustainable structure made from recycled shipping pallets.

Eco-conscious designer Matthias Loebermann has created a structure that has been made entirely from recycled shipping pallets, ground anchors and tie rods. Christened…

Eco Factor: Fuel stations to have system that converts water to hydrogen using solar energy.

Italian company Acta has recently signed a framework agreement with filling station forecourt equipment installation company Girelli Bruni to be its…

Eco Factor: New bio-inspired design procedure can improve the energy efficiency and save the catalyst material for PEM fuel cells.

Fuel cells can be seen largely being used in the transportation sector, but the shorter lifetime of the cell along…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept vehicle powered by electric motors.

The LM Hawaii by designer Acatrinei Lucian Nicolae is a concept electric car that has been designed as an environmentally friendly function vehicle that can be used in the sandy.

Eco Factor: Sustainable house powered by solar energy.

GeoSun is all set to unveil sustainable “Green Home” at ENTECH 2010 to be held in Pusan. In addition to the house, the company will also showcase new environmentally friendly technologies..