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Eco Factor: Toyota plans low-emission hybrid sports cars.

Toyota has announced its plans to develop sporty hybrid vehicles that will be based on the hybrid drivetrain that is being used in the Prius and Auris HSD models. The company also stated…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly generator provides electricity for portable electronic devices.

The movement of the wheels of a bike has been used to generate electricity in many ways. The idea gets more attractive as people get more dependent on…

Eco Factor: Power-assisted electric folding bicycle concept.

Industrial designers Yan-ting Jiang, Wen-ling Huang and Yu-ting Wang have created yet another folding bicycle concept that helps ease uphill rides with an electric motor. Dubbed…

Eco Factor: Low-emission concept catamaran powered by a diesel/electric hybrid engine.

Marvin the Martin is a low-emission pleasure boat designed by Malvi Architects that runs on a diesel/electric hybrid engine. The 50’ cruising catamaran…

Eco Factor: Solar hand bag uses FLAP technology to charge your cell phone.

Ugly looking pair of flat solar panels isn’t even the last thing you would want to grace your trendy handbag. After all why would anyone trade their fashion choice for…

Eco Factor: New hybrid technology to improve fuel efficiency.

Nissan’s long term strategy for sustainable mobility is ready to get a boost with the introduction of hybrid electric version of luxury car Infiniti M35 Hybrid next year. The car…

Eco Factor: Concept vehicle powered by fuel cells.

Designed to cruise even the harshest terrains without compromising on handling and stability, the Lance by auto designer Harsha Vardhan could change the face of race cars forever. The vehicle…

Eco Factor: Sustainable building seeks BREEAM rating with “passivhaus” principles.

Aedas of Leeds made its way into the 36 The Calls architectural competition with a design proposal called the “Contained Calls.” The shortlisted entry for the…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission mountain bike powered by electric motor.

Columbus-based Jennifer Holt has created a DIY electric mountain bike powered by a homemade battery pack carrying about 144 3.3V lithium-ion cells. The bike’s frame has been…

Eco Factor: Super-high pressures help in developing material that can store great amount of energy.

Scientists at the Washington State University have succeeded in developing a material that can store vast amounts of energy. The compact,…