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Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept vehicle powered by wind energy.

While the air-powered cars by companies like MDI are still years away from commercialization, auto designers are thinking about other ways to use renewable energy to propel vehicles.

Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.

A Grand Bahamas resident has created a unique “water powered hybrid car” that has shown to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 30 percent while dramatically reducing harmful…

Eco Factor: Model ecological campus uses innovative wastewater strategy.

American firm BNIM has designed an educational facility to educate visitors, staff and local community on innovative wastewater strategies. Known as the Omega Center for…

Eco Factor: Floating City planned for victims of global warming induced rising sea levels.

Oculus had been declared one of the winners at Sea Change 2030 + competition for designing an innovative refuge called Embassy of Drowning Nations for…

Eco Factor: Beautiful floral dress devised from recycled bicycle inner tubes and wool.

This stunningly incredible dress designed for the Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM) is a result of creative teamwork of fashion designer Mattijs van…

Eco Factor: Extreme athlete takes water journey to spread about water pollution.

Creating history by breaking his own world record that was set back in 2007, Tom Jones is paddling through the waters in an attempt to raise awareness and funds to…

Eco Factor: Highly aerodynamic bike sporting a carbon fiber frame.

After earning a global recognition for designing and manufacturing sails, rigs, and wetsuits for boardsailing and windsurfing enthusiasts, now NeilPryde is taking on bikes. The…

Eco Factor: Rapid-recharging system could improve performance of electric cars.

Rapid-recharging system, also known as Level III holds the potential to boost the performance and practicality of electric vehicles. With an aim to demonstrate that…

Eco Factor: Sustainable city produces more energy than it consumes.

Architects around the world have escalated efforts to build energy-efficient buildings that make the most of natural resources for energy and water. While some building rely on…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly gadget charger harvests solar energy.

Of all possible ways to charge your portable electronic gear with clean energy, solar-powered chargers seem the most practical. With manufacturers quickly catching up with the green…