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Eco Factor: Electric-assist folding bicycle.

We recently reported about the world’s fastest electric bike that will set you back $77,000. For those who don’t want to spend that much for a zero-emission trip to the supermarket, a Chinese bike…

Eco Factor: Discarded car batteries to store power during off-peak hours.

Japanese automaker Nissan believes that owners of electric cars might soon be able to power their homes using discarded electric car batteries. On average, a battery at the.

Eco Factor: Eco friendly mobile phone gets powered by nano generators.

The Colibri Eco Mobile Phone by Nelly Trakidou takes cellphone technology to the extreme. The designer has visualized a mobile phone concept that would require no external…

Eco Factor: Sustainable bus station proposed to minimize energy consumption.

Austin-Smith: Lord has proposed a sustainable bus station for Stoke-on-Trent city, which utilizes natural ventilation and illumination to reduce energy consumed by…

Eco factor: Concept bike is human powered.

Designer Mantas Palaima has visualized a three-wheel concept bike for easy commutation. Dubbed as the Velorian trike, the compact and lightweight recumbent bike is made from carbon fiber and aluminum….

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

The Porsche 918 Spyder hybrid supercar that let Porsche buff up its green credentials has officially received the green light for production. Shown for the first time as a concept at this…

Eco Factor: Disaster shelter concept for the homeless.

You could be left without a roof over your head within no time, reason could be an earthquake or weather rampage or other catastrophes. Building house for thousands of homeless soon after a…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly furniture made from discarded milk cartons.

Chairs are meant to seat you in comfort, but when art is more than comfort alone, that’s when discarded carton boxes are recycled into furniture to blend modern needs with…

Eco Factor: Sustainable residential development designed to reduce energy consumption.

Broadway Malyan Architects have come up with a sustainable proposal for a residential development in Dubai. Christened “The Diamond”, the 17-story tall…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by an electric engine.

The urban world of tomorrow not only needs vehicle that are powered by clean energy, but need them to be compact so that they don’t use up much space on the overly crowded…