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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly iPad case harnesses solar energy

iPad, the new class of sleek device between a smartphone and laptop has become the “Apple” of everyone’s eye in the technology arena. You certainly wouldn’t want that smooth…

Eco Factor: Solar power project to provide 10MW of renewable electric power.

BlueChip Energy has announced that the company has started working on the first phase of another solar power project in Florida. The plant, dubbed Rinehart Solar Farm,…

Eco Factor: Researchers develop membrane to separate oil from water.

A new type of membrane that separates oil from water developed by Purdue University’s material engineers may be used to clean up oil spills such as BP’s massive spill in the…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly cellphone concept designed to be powered by solar energy.

The 3D Mobile Phone is the brainchild of industrial designer Petr Kubik, who wants to add a bit of sustainability to your endless chatters with renewable solar…

Eco Factor: Bike parking harvests solar energy.

Designed by Hojoon Lim the My Parking Zone is a solar-powered bicycle parking that aims to make your green rides more comfortable. The concept allows the users to change the air in the tire and…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly helicopter powered by biofuel.

European aerospace giant EADS is all ready to unveil the world’s first aircraft that is powered by algae fuel. The firm will present the helicopter at the Berlin Air Show that runs from…

Eco Factor: Eco-friendly concept yacht powered by solar energy.

Designed by Federico Biffi Gentili, Andres Luer and Alessio Zampolini, the Symmetry yacht has been designed to provide complete freedom from traditional structural approaches and…

Eco Factor: Sustainable car uses electric batteries for power.

As part of the master’s thesis project for the Joint Program in Design, Stanford graduate students have created a new electric car. Designed for local transportation, the innovative…

Eco Factor: Sustainable mountain hut powered by solar energy.

The SnowCrystals is the brainchild of designers at Architecture and Vision and has been designed to offer eco-conscious skiers and snowboarders a green abode. The mountain hut has been..

Eco Factor: Electric vehicle charger harnesses renewable energy.

With fossil fuels diminishing, the future does need vehicles fueled by clean electricity. However, since a major percentage of electricity still comes from conventional sources, the.