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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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle to be propelled by electricity.
After completely a year’s worth of electric vehicle testing with Mini E, the BMW group is planning to start rolling out its first production EV dubbed the “Megacity” in 2013..
BMW to join the EV parade in 2013 with groundbreaking Megacity Read More »
Eco Factor: Low-cost highly efficient solar cells to be developed using better technology.
Researchers at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Chemistry Department have developed two novel technologies that can not only make solar cells.
UQAM researchers to transform the future of solar cells with new technology Read More »
Eco Factor: Compact bike powered by electric motors.
The Monobike by industrial designer Ilia Vostrov is a sustainable solution to the problem of traffic jams in urban cities. The zero-emission bike runs on electric motors and its space-efficient.
Monobike all-electric concept provides a green solution to traffic problems Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission public transport concept based on magnetic levitation.
Chaotic traffic jams, pollution and clogged parking spaces are the problems that an average urban commuter has to deal with everyday. Public transportation is…
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Eco Factor: Temporary structure made from reclaimed materials.
Ann Ha and Behrang Behin’s “Living Pavilion” has been selected as the winner of the first-ever annual pavilion competition organized by several architects. The winning project…
Sustainable Living Pavilion to provide refuge from heat on Governors Island Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle gets an operating range of 345 miles on a single charge.
One of the biggest hurdles in the global adoption of electric vehicles is their slow speed and less operating range, which makes EVs impractical for a long.
Sanyo’s batteries let EV travel 345 miles in a record breaking trip Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable floating homes powered by solar energy.
RAFAA Architecture & Design have recently won a competition organized by Internationale Bauausstellung in Germany with a futuristic floating home dubbed “The Last Resort”. The…
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Cigarettes aren’t only bad for your health but statistics point out that they’re even worse for the environment. According to recent statistics, about 1.1 billion people in the world are smokers and about 10 million cigarettes are purchased every.
In Photos: Artwork created from discarded cigarette butts Read More »
Eco Factor: Eco-friendly cellphone made from 84 percent recyclable materials.
Samsung and Sprint have unveiled their second eco-friendly handset together, the Samsung Restore. The Samsung Restore features award-winning Sprint One Click…
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