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Eco Factor: Sustainable flashlight generates renewable energy.

While manufacturers are busy showcasing their green gadgets at this year’s CES, industrial designers are working to design products that run on clean energy and save it as well. The..

Eco Factor: Electric tractor powered by renewable energy.

Ecotricity recently announced its plans to take on the British land speed record for an electric vehicle, with a renewable energy powered EV dubbed the Nemesis and the company is now…

Eco Factor: Portable charger harvests solar and wind energy.

Miniwiz earlier showcased their portable wind-powered gadget charger in 2007, the Hymini, which charges various portable electronic devices using wind energy. The company is back with an.

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient netbook made from sustainable materials.

Sony has unveiled a green addition to its netbook range, with the VAIO W Series being showcased at CES 2010. The ecofriendly netbook features a plastic chassis made from 23%…

Eco Factor: Hands-free car kit powered by solar energy.

IOGEAR has announced the availability of its new solar-powered hands-free car kit, the GBHFK231 at the CES 2010. The new kit allows users to talk hands-free and while driving. The device can.

Eco Factor: Kayak made from recycled water bottles.

Plastic water bottles are eco-minded DIYers’ favorite item, and we’ve seen plenty of creations that make use of this material, which otherwise takes thousands of years to decompose….

Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric assist bicycle.

Sanyo’s much impressive Eneloop electric assist bicycle has made its way to CES. The bike, which packs a good blend of trendy looks and power, is available for about $2300 at Best Buy. The…

Eco Factor: Concept car powered by a low-emission hybrid engine.

Peugeot has announced that the company will reveal a brand-new concept vehicle called the SR1 Roadster at the Geneva Motor Show. The vehicle, which doesn’t seem too futuristic…

Eco Factor: Low-emission car to be powered by a hybrid engine.

Toyota’s diminutive Scion iQ is being reported to commence its Stateside journey, first to the Detroit Auto Show and then to a Scion dealer near you as a hybrid. The vehicle will come..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission car powered by electricity.

Geely has unveiled its all-electric five-seat family car that will go on sale in Europe this spring. The vehicle was demonstrated at the COP15 climate talks and is expected to hit the US and…