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Eco Factor: Ecofriendly DMFC charger for portable devices.

Toshiba has finally announced the arrival of its much anticipated direct methane fuel-cell (DMFC) charger. The Dynario fuel-cell for portable electronic devices will go on sale October…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission three-wheeled vehicle powered by electricity.

Phiaro design consultancy has showcased a futuristic three-wheeled vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show that has been tailored to suit the requirements of most urban users. Dubbed..

Eco Factor: Concept traffic light powered by solar energy.

We’ve seen solar panels being stuffed into all kinds of gadgets including cellphones and MP3 players. Here is a more practical use of solar energy by designers Cheng-Tsung Feng,…

Eco Factor: Zero emission vehicle powered by all-electric engine.

Norwegian electric car brand Think has shown its trust in electric vehicles by unveiling a small ambulance for a tiny Dutch island off the cost of the Netherlands that runs on…

Eco Factor: Super skyscraper for Asia to aim for LEED Certification.

Kohn Pederson Fox architects have revealed plans for a super skyscraper to be built in Seoul, South Korea, which when complete in 2014 will be the tallest building in Asia and…

Eco Factor: Sustainable house designed to maximize the use of natural sources.

Designed by OBRA Architects the Centrifugal Villa is an energy-saving house that maximizes the use of natural sources for sustainability. The house is arranged around..

Eco Factor: School’s computer lab powered by renewable energy.

Climbing on the renewable energy wagon, Abbotsford Middle School has become the first school in Canada to power a computer lab with three different sources of renewable energy that…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission concept bicycle designed to carry two people.

We’ve seen some concept cars that have massive wheels that run on clean energy. Industrial designer Pengtao Yu is bringing a similar design to a concept bicycle that can…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered portable battery charger.

Designed by Tracy Subisak, Donn Koh and Herlinda, the reNEW portable charger encourages the use of rechargeable batteries and solar energy. The conceptual product can either be hung on your…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric car powered by solar energy.

Designed by Jukka Rautiainen, MINILUX is a concept vehicle targeted for urban dwellers who use their own car mainly for leisure purposes and rely on other forms of transport in their..