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Eco Factor: Anaerobic digester produces renewable energy from organic materials.

SEaB Energy has announced a new anaerobic digester that is built inside a repurposed shipping container and can produce renewable energy from any organic material….

Eco Factor: Sustainable development to minimize energy consumption.

BIG Architects have proposed a sustainable design for Quebec’s Beaux-Arts Expansion that including a sloping green roof that people can actually walk on. Though the entry…

Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.

Citroen has announced that the company will be showcasing its new Metropolis concept at the Beijing Auto Show. The 17.4 foot long sedan will be powered by a hybrid engine ensuring…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle designed to run on electricity.

Volkswagen has unveiled a new taxi vehicle concept at the Hanover Trade Show that has been designed for the city of Milan. The van-sized cab is powered by lithium-ion batteries that.

Eco Factor: Sustainable monorail concept powered by renewable energy.

The Suspended Public Transportation System designed by Elisa Sayuri Freitas Irokawa and Rafael Osmar de Oliveira e Costa could well be the greenest train design ever. The…

Eco Factor: Fuel cell to be used to power a small robotic watercraft.

The U.S. Office of Naval Research is trying to use a new microbial fuel cell that runs on mud to power a small robotic watercraft. The Navy has been using small microbial fuel..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission scooter powered by electricity.

American manufacturer ZEV is claiming to have developed the world’s fastest and most powerful production electric scooter on the market. Costing $7237, the ZEV7000 puts out a continuous..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric vehicle powered by thermoelectric generators.

The Audi Cross-Tareq is a zero-emission concept vehicle that is designed to run clean on an all-electric engine. Sponsored by Studio Audi in Ingolstadt, the vehicle..

Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.

Chinese auto manufacturer JAC has released the first renderings of their upcoming Fourth Concept, which is being touted to rival the new Smart ForTwo. The vehicle will be presented at…

Eco Factor: Rooftop solar installation for Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi.

Atlanta-based Suniva and Reliance Industries’ Solar Energy Group has announced that the Thyagaraj Stadium, which will be used for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, will feature a..