Eco Factor: Motorcycle modified to boost fuel efficiency.
In an effort to boost the mileage of his Honda Innova motorcycle, enthusiast Allert Jacobs has modded his motorbike from aerodynamic modifications, converting it into a streamliner that now.
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Eco Factor: Renewable power plant to develop 2.5GW of electricity by 2016.
Samsung C&T and Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) have signed a contract to develop a new $6 billion renewable power plant complex in a small rural town near Toronto.
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Eco Factor: Low-emission car to be powered by a hybrid engine.
Honda’s previous effort to take on the world’s most popular hybrid, the Toyota Prius, didn’t quite do the job it was intended to do. While Honda’s Insight managed to lure…
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Eco Factor: Concept car runs clean on electric motors.
The GRIDCharger by designer Robert Marvin is a next-generation high-performance family vehicle that features a clean and silent operation, running on four electric motors. The vehicle seats…
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Eco Factor: Concept shower reduces water wastage and generate electricity.
The Green Shower by industrial designer Rami Tareef is a conceptual product that if developed, will let you save about 1100 liters of water each month and generate some…
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Eco Factor: Optimus Prime replica created from recycled materials.
The Transformers movie tempted fans to create something similar from different materials to show their skills at transforming objects. We’ve seen designers try and attempt…
Taiwanese DIYer creates Optimus Prime replica out of junk Read More »
Eco Factor: New system allows homeowners to save energy from their smartphones.
Control4 has unveiled a new energy management system, an application that turns smartphones into remote controls for its system and an app store, which they believe…
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Eco Factor: Plastic created from organic materials, including mud.
Researchers opine that out of the total amount of petroleum that is being consumed in the U.S., a staggering 4.6 percent goes into the development of plastics that is further used..
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Eco Factor: Net zero energy school gets powered by on-site solar panels.
Mikou Design Studio has unveiled plans for the Docks School in Saint Ouen, France, which will be a sustainable development powered by onboard solar panels. The development…
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Eco Factor: Sustainable housing development powered by solar energy.
David Baker + Partners have designed a new affordable housing development in Oakland, California, which will feature 99 sustainable one, two and three bedroom apartments when…
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