Eco Factor: Zero-emission all-electric SUV concept.
With massive gas-guzzling engines under the hoods, SUVs are far from being green. Industrial designer TJ Vaninetti is trying to better the credentials of SUVs with an all-electric concept dubbed..
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Eco Factor: Vehicle powered by a hydrogen internal combustion engine.
Students of the Los Altos Academy of Engineering in Hacienda Heights east of Los Angeles have developed a one-of-a-kind vehicle that runs on a hydrogen internal combustion…
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Eco Factor: Hybrid bicycle assisted by a 240W electric motor.
Lexus has announced the details of its innovative Hybrid Bicycle Concept that will debut at the Great British Bike Ride this weekend. The carbon fiber hybrid concept features a 240W…
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Eco Factor: Prototype kitchen saves energy and water.
Whirlpool has unveiled a green kitchen prototype at this year’s edition of the Eurocucina kitchen showcase at Milan Design Week. Dubbed GreenKitchen the prototype features an impressive set..
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered plug-in electric vehicle charging station.
Electric cars might only be good for reducing pollution if the electricity grid is getting powered up with renewable sources. Industrial designers have thought over the…
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Eco Factor: Shoes generate renewable energy using piezoelectric materials.
Dr. Ville Kaajakari, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Louisiana Tech University, is developing a technology that will allow users to generate energy with a.
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly concept truck powered by solar energy.
The Urban Mini Truck by industrial designer Buldur Liviu is designed to make commuting more efficient on the streets which are bound to be stuffed with vehicles. This compact…
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Eco Factor: Electric vehicle charging station recharges vehicles when grid load is less.
With automakers escalating their efforts to come up with electric vehicles, a majority of vehicles plying on the roads could be electric pretty soon. This…
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Eco Factor: Floating platform to generate renewable wind and hydro electricity.
We’ve reported about concept floating power plants before as well, and today we have another similar proposal that will be unveiled by Floating Power Plant at the…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric motors.
China’s SAIC badged as Roewe has unveiled a budget-friendly electric vehicle the E1 at the Beijing Auto Show. Weighing 1040kg, the vehicle is powered by lithium-iron phosphate…
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