Eco Factor: New art center made from reflective steel to save energy.
Institut Le Rosey, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in Europe will soon see a new addition to its campus that will be a reflection of innovation,…
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Eco Factor: White roofs help reflect sunlight and reduce carbon emission.
All of us know that light colors are great reflectors, while darker ones are best absorbers. Why not utilize the same technique for our roofs. Dr. Steven Chu, United States..
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Eco Factor: Nanogenerator harvests kinetic energy to generate electricity.
Argentine Industrial designer Soledad Martin is trying to make renewable energy generation easy with a concept charger that harvests motion in any form to produce useful…
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Eco Factor: Hybrid generator harvests solar and wind energy for portable electronics.
Industrial designer Sun-J Vang has conceptualized the Hybrid Home Generator for those who love spending their time outdoors. The concept generator harnesses…
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Eco Factor: World’s first-of-its-kind see-through glass SolarWindow to generate renewable energy.
New Energy Technologies has announced that researchers have made major scientific and technical breakthroughs, which allows the company to unveil a.
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission drag race car powered by electricity.
John Wayland believes that the only way to win over gas-powered cars with electric vehicles is to beat the conventional at races. The drag racer has converted an old 1972 Datsun…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable design reduces urban heat and ensures ample daylight.
Copenhagen a city emerging as one of the greenest places in the world shall host a green neighborhood that redefines 21st century living. Called the Ørestad, the…
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Eco Factor: Homes made from recycled materials.
With an environmental conscious mind, architect Michael Reynolds is hoping to rebuild Haiti with homes made from recycled materials. The architect, who specializes in building eco-structures in…
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Eco Factor: Robotic vehicles powered by electricity.
VisLab Intercontinental Autonomous Challenge has commenced with a goal to travel 8000 miles to Shanghai by the end of October. The team is riding on modified Piaggio Porter Electric vans that…
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Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicles powered by hybrid engines.
Mercedes-Benz has showcased two new hybrid vehicles for the year 2011, which includes the S400 Hybrid premium luxury sedan and the ML450 Hybrid SUV. The S400 includes a 20hp electric…
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