Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept vehicle powered by electric motors.
The Nindo is the brainchild of designer Elvis Tomljenovic who believes that the “Generation Y” needs compact vehicles which are powered by clean sources of fuel. The…
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Eco Factor: Concept racing motorcycle powered by electric motors.
The Carrera Raptor RS by auto designer Adrian Carrera is a zero-emission racing motorcycle that gets powered by electric motors placed inside each wheel. Each of the visible rims…
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Eco Factor: Enzyme converts carbon monoxide into propane.
Researchers at the University of California have discovered that an ancient microorganism that is found in the roots of soybeans could be having the key to cars that run on air. Vanadium…
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Eco Factor: Generating electricity using air power.
After creating a DIY car that is powered by compressed air, Nanjundaiah K, a management student from a village near Bangalore, is aiming to power his village with air. The inventor created the…
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Eco Factor: Methane from old landfill to generate up to 2MW of electrical power.
Volkswagen is looking forward to possible use of methane gas from a closed landfill to power its auto assembly plant in the city of Chattanooga in Tennessee. The gas.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable caravan powered by solar energy.
Boutique Caravans has announced the development of a new caravan, The Edge, which according to the developers can change the face of British camping forever. Costing a whopping…
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Eco Factor: Hand-operated water purifier helps save energy.
Access to clean drinking water is still an uphill fight for many in the world. However, most of the water purifying techniques rely on the grid and are not suitable for regions where…
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Eco Factor: Low-emission bus powered by waste vegetable oil.
In an effort to spread awareness of sustainable living and green technology, a team of 12 Dartmouth students and some recent graduates are spending their summer living in bus that is…
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Eco Factor: Original water bottle is made from recycled glass and biodegradable bamboo.
It’s time to ditch your plastic bottle to choose instead a bamboo, glass alternative dubbed as the Original by its manufacturer Bamboo Bottle Company. The…
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered charger for portable electronic devices.
There is no dearth of solar-powered chargers on the market, which allow you to keep your gadgets powered up no matter where on earth you are. The USB Solar Charging 4-Port Hub…
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