Eco Factor: Zero-emission prototype motorcycle powered by electricity.
There is much more in the electric motorcycle world than the concepts showcased by Mission Motors and Zero Motorcycles. We’ve seen students try and build green motorcycles…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission compact vehicle powered by lithium batteries.
Apart from hybrid Ferrari and Lotus there is enough at the Geneva Motor Show for all those who’re planning to buy a clean car for a cause. Lumeneo has presented a serial…
Lumeneo presents all-electric Smera concept at Geneva Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable medical complex made using recycled shipping containers.
Italian firm Tam Architecture has have developed a beautiful medical complex in Soba, Sudan using discarded shipping containers lying around near the construction…
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Eco Factor: Material to store hydrogen at room temperature without wasting energy.
Javad Rafiee, a doctoral student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has just won a $30,000 student prize for a new super-material based on graphene that is…
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Eco Factor: Solar charger for portable electronic devices.
California-based Solar Components LLC has unveiled a new portable solar charger for electronic devices that can be charged by a USB port. Dubbed Joos Orange, the device is claimed to work.
Joos Orange personal solar charger works under water as well Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable architecture focuses on energy efficiency.
Designed by Anderson Anderson Architecture, the Harvard Yard Child Care Center provides a healthy indoor environment by making use of sustainable materials and…
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Eco Factor: House made from recycled materials.
We have previously seen Buddhist monks build an entire temple using a million trashed beer bottles and here we have something similar, but on a much larger scale, six times larger that size to be…
Recycling enthusiast builds massive house with 6 million beer bottles Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission boat powered by electricity.
Designed and manufactured by Abra Marine, the curiously named “Sofa Boat” was showcased at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show. The all-electric boat, touted to be a “3.5m floating fun platform”…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable architecture generates renewable energy and maximizes natural ventilation.
The Eco-Wine Pavilion by eco-minded designer and architect Michael Jantzen is a structure envisioned for use in a temperate climate at a winery and..
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Eco Factor: Concept car powered by electric batteries.
Citroen has revealed its all-electric Survolt concept car at the Geneva International Motor Show. The company stated that its supermini concept is unconventional, aggressive, exciting and…
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