Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electricity.
Four small companies in Kansai region have developed a three-wheeled electric vehicle. The vehicle adopts a traditional Japanese form and can seat up to three passengers. The steel vehicle..
Kansai firms debut Japanese-styled three-wheel electric car Read More »
Eco Factor: EV charger gives EVs a 50 percent charge in just 3 minutes.
Apart from being relatively slow, electric cars are often criticized for taking just too long to get recharged, which makes them incompatible for long drives. JFE Engineering.
JFE Engineering debuts Quick Charging Station for EVs Read More »
Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle made using sustainable materials.
Purdue University mechanical engineering students have designed and built a multipurpose vehicle made primarily from wood and will travel to Africa this month to help officials…
Purdue students create wood-based vehicle to aid African nations Read More »
Eco Factor: Robot diver powered by onboard thermoelectric generator.
The SOLO-TREC diver is the latest robot unveiled by NASA. The new ocean-going robot is the first of its kind to be fueled entirely by renewable energy. It traps thermal energy…
NASA’s SOLO-TREC robotic diver gets powered by changing ocean temperatures Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable farm ship concept equipped with solar and wind energy generators.
China’s shipbuilding ability has represented its power throughout history and the China Shipping Pavilion at this year’s Shanghai Expo is showcasing…
China Shipping Pavilion showcases floating farm ship Read More »
Eco Factor: Low-cost solar cells being developed at MIT.
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a new technology that allows solar cells to be coated on paper. The printed solar cells are still in the research…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable luxury yacht harnesses renewable energy.
Designed by American designer Heather Witkop, the Aliz Yacht is a concept yacht that tries to merge luxurious finishes and sustainable systems in one green package. Measuring 145…
Aliz Yacht goes green with a hydroponic garden and solar panels Read More »
Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient vehicle designed for Shell European Eco-Marathon.
Carrying about 250ml of 95 octane fuel in a small plastic container, this eco car has been designed to compete in the upcoming Shell European Eco-Marathon. Designed by…
Fuel-efficient car needs a coke can worth of fuel to drive from London to Brighton Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable pen decomposes to reduce landfill waste
The market of green pens is heating up. New on the block is the eco-friendly range of pens by Paper Mate. Newell Rubbermaid has recently unveiled the Paper Mate Biodegradable, the new line
Paper Mate unveils its first eco friendly biodegradable pen and pencil line Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission motorcycle powered by electric motor.
John Wild, a vintage motorcycle racer and a fabricator, along with Sean Ewing, an electrical engineer, entrepreneur and a student at Ohio State University, have come together to…
Passionate DIYers build electric motorcycle for TTXGP Read More »
