Eco Factor: Solar installation to power all bases of Israeli Air Force.
The Israeli Air Force is planning an array of solar installations to generate renewable electricity for all of its bases. According to the Globes, the IAF is expected to…
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Eco Factor: Environmentally-friendly camcorder powered by solar energy.
Jetyo has unveiled its new HDV-T900 camcorder that is powered by onboard solar panels. The 720p30 model records your holiday memories to SDHC memory cards using a fixed-zoom..
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Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicles fueled by alternative power sources.
After unveiling the Geely IG as a concept at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, the company is back at Beijing with a new version, which isn’t fully electric as expected from the..
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Eco Factor: Concept charging station powered by renewable solar energy.
Of all portable electronic gadgets that are out there on the market, cellphones seem to attract one and all. Smartphones also bundle various systems into one device that…
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Eco Factor: Hybrid moped powered by compressed air.
Seniors at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Michigan Technological University have developed a hybrid moped that is powered by compressed air and human energy. The moped was exhibited.
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission efficient vehicle powered by electricity.
Silicon Valley startup OptaMotive is building the E. Rex for the Progressive Automotive X Prize, which is being claimed to be three time more efficient that a Toyota Prius. The E..
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Eco Factor: Concept bus handles designed to generate renewable electricity.
More+ Bus Handle is the brainchild of industrial designer Junjie Zhang, who believes that while swinging from the bus poles on those hangers, you can do much more than…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electricity.
The Pandur by industrial designer Popescu Lucian is a zero-emission concept electric vehicle that is equipped with electric motors on its rear set of wheels and a battery pack mounted near.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable cellphone for developing and underdeveloped nations.
Mobile network providers are trying their level best to connect even the most remote locations on the planet with the rest of the world. However, in places like rural…
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Eco Factor: Concept vehicle powered by a low-emission hybrid engine.
After revealing a few details in the design patent, GM will finally reveal the extended range electric crossover Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept at the Beijing Motor Show. The…
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