Eco Factor: Low-emission concept car powered by a hybrid engine.
Kia Motors America unveiled the Ray plug-in hybrid concept car during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. The design team has put in a lot of effort to better the…
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Eco Factor: Concept electric lawnmower powered by solar energy.
It’s usually on a bright sunny morning that we love to cut the overgrowth in our lawns. While most of us use the conventional polluting and noisy means for the job, designers over..
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Eco Factor: Lightweight crystalline solar panels for military solar applications.
SBM Solar has announced the development of the world’s first UL Certified non-glass, rigid, C-Si solar panels that are designed to expand the opportunities for…
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Eco Factor: Power plant to generate a whopping 13GW of renewable electric power.
After China’s ambitious plan to develop a 20GW wind farm, India has also announced a green energy power plant that will generate up to 13GW of renewable electric…
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Eco Factor: Concept alarm clock powered by solar energy.
The recent advancements in renewable energy technology have made it possible for industrial designers to think of devices that can be powered sustainably by harvesting clean energy from the.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable guest house uses passive solar techniques for energy efficiency.
Designed by Miray Oktem, the Sustainability House is a proposal for a short-term guest house for visiting scholars in Eskisehir, Turkey. The building is to be.
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Eco Factor: Sustainable building powered by renewable energy.
The University of British Columbia will soon be having the greenest building in North America that will serve as the Center for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS). The $37…
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Eco Factor: Water-recycling wash station.
The Plus Wash Station is the brainchild of designers at P-Arch and aims to conserve fresh water by simply recycling it. The station features a sink and a closet, both of which respect the environment and…
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Eco Factor: Eco-friendly bags with built-in solar panels.
Neon Green has unveiled a range of backpacks that according to the company will transform you from a mere mortal to a superhero with soular powers. These new “Soular” bags come in…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission scooter powered by electricity.
The rise in the number of cars on the streets has made industrial designers think about alternatives ways to travel that are compact, green and silent. Designer Stuart Emmerson is trying…
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