Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd. is expected to ship the samples of their newly developed lithium-ion battery to automobile manufacturers in Japan and overseas in the spring of 2010. This new product has more energy and output density as…
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Scientists have once again turned towards nature for inspiration to enhance their technologies. Now they are trying to learn the way leaves harness and utilize sun’s energy. Scientists have created an artificial leaf which they said can split the..
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The new Cadillac XTS Platinum concept revealed at the 2010 Detroit Motor Show is said to replace both the STS and aging DTS models. The vehicle has been designed to provide luxury enough to outshine the German Sedans. The touch screen panel and other.
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If you regularly exercise then it will be good to add skipping in the routine. Not only does it keep you fit, but now with new skipping rope concept you can recycle your physical energy into electricity. Designer Hyun Joo Lee & Eu Tteum Lee has…
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Eco Factor: Concept research station to be built using MD-80 aircraft fuselage.
The MD-80/DC-9 series of jets are losing their place within the fleets of the world’s major airlines, due to the development of more efficient and large aircraft….
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission vehicle powered by electricity.
General Motors has announced that the company is planning an all-electric variant of the Chevrolet Volt, that will be built by expanding the battery pack of the vehicle is eliminating its…
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Eco Factor: Low-emission vehicle powered by a hybrid engine.
Toyota has unveiled the FT-CH Hybrid concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicle would address Toyota’s stated strategy to offer a wide variety…
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Eco Factor: Energy-efficient LED lighting powered by solar energy.
IKEA will soon be stocking their shelves with a new range of energy-efficient solar-powered summer night lighting that will feature energy saving LED bulbs. In addition to being…
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Eco Factor: Concept bicycle to be used as the basis of a bike-sharing program.
Thomas Coulbeaut’s MyLoop bicycle has been adjudged as the final winner of the Copenhagen Bike Share Competition. The design revolves around the use of a futuristic…
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Eco Factor: Digital thermostat lets users save energy.
With the rise in the cost of energy and issues of sustainability gaining more importance, this year’s CES witnessed the launch of several green gadgets that either relied on renewable…
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