Eco Factor: Concept device to monitor water and energy usage.
Out of the many ways to save energy, being aware of one’s extravagant use seems the most promising. Industrial designers haven’t left any stone unturned in designing energy…
M.O.E energy-conservation device appreciates your green efforts with a smile Read More »
Eco Factor: Floating development harvests solar, wind and tidal energy.
The Gyre by Zigloo is a conceptual floating development that has been designed as an underwater skyscraper. The development will bring scientists and vacationers together to…
Gyre – A self-sufficient underwater tower to boost eco-tourism Read More »
Eco Factor: Collapsible shipping containers to reduce carbon footprint.
Going by the statistics, about 26 percent of all containers shipped every year originate in China, and most of them are returned empty, but they take up the same amount of…
Cargoshell demonstrates collapsible shipping containers to reduce emissions Read More »
Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electric motors.
Ford will unveil the production version of its upcoming Transit Connect electric delivery van at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show to be held later this week. The company announced last year..
Ford to unveil all-electric delivery vehicle at Chicago Auto Show Read More »
Eco Factor: Sustainable pavilion for the Shanghai World Expo 2010.
Latvian architects Mailītis A.I.I.M. have commenced construction on the Latvia Pavilion to grace the Shanghai World Expo 2010. The Latvian Pavilion has been inspired by nature and.
Nature-inspired Latvian Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo will make visitors fly Read More »
Eco Factor: Charger harvests renewable energy from bikes.
The demand for eco-friendly gadget chargers has made manufacturers think about solar and wind-powered devices that are great if it’s sunny and windy, but make you go back to the wall…
RollerGen uses pedal power to charge your electronic gear Read More »
Eco Factor: New material promises to power hybrids and EVs without any additional batteries.
Hybrids and electric vehicles of today need heavy battery packs to generate power for their onboard motors, which does degrade the efficiency of the…
Researchers develop new material to power hybrids by their own bodywork Read More »
Eco Factor: Renewable energy system converts wave energy into electricity.
Ocean Energy has partnered with Dresser Rand to develop commercial ocean energy systems. Dresser Rand has agreed to develop and supply turbines for its system for…
Ocean Energy partners with Dresser Rand to develop wave power system Read More »
Eco Factor: Thermoelectric generator produces renewable energy from body heat.
Perpetua Power Source Technologies has announced that the company has been awarded a contract to develop and demonstrate a wearable thermoelectric generator that can…
Perpetua to develop wearable thermoelectric generator to power wireless sensors Read More »
Eco Factor: Recyclable lighting material made using graphene.
A team of Swedish and American researchers have developed a fully recyclable lighting material using graphene. The material is inexpensive to produce and could also be used to make…
Scientists created graphene-based recyclable lighting material Read More »
