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..
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission recreational vehicle powered by electric motors.
Developed by Motothority, the iREV (Interactive Recreational Entertainment Vessel) is a luxury party boat that’s unique in every respect. Shaped like a donut, the iREV…
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Eco Factor: Gyroscope-equipped wheel system to teach kids their first green lesson.
The future demands more use of bikes and other pedal and renewable energy powered vehicles. While learning to bike wasn’t easy for us all and we all would be…
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Eco Factor: Medals made from recycled electronic waste.
The medals used in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics will be more than just the heaviest medals ever to be made in Olympic history, as they’ll also be sustainable and made from materials…
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Eco Factor: Pilot projects to generate renewable energy from water.
Renewable energy, which is currently dominated by solar and wind farms, is churning out power that is expensive and highly dependent on climatic conditions. Two companies are…
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered gadget charger by Regen Inc.
Regen Inc. has announced that the company will debut its eye-catching and the most technologically advanced personal solar capture and storage device ever created in Phoenix, where it will…
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Eco Factor: Magnetic levels in tree leaves indicate levels of air pollution.
While scientists are working on ways to reduce the amount of particulate matter in the air we breathe to ensure a healthier lifestyle, geophysicists at Western Washington.
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Eco Factor: Plan to refurbish Paineiras Hotel sustainably.
Built in 1884 by Pedro II, Emperor of Portugal, as a luxurious rest stop for wealthy travelers on their way to the Corcovado statue, the Paineiras Hotel in Rio has fallen into disrepair…
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Eco Factor: Zero-emission electric-assist bicycle.
Philippine-based company Innovatronix has announced the development of a travel partner for adventure junkies. Dubbed Tronix Ebike Exceed, the company bills their new development as a next-gen…
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Eco Factor: Asus N51V energy-saving laptop gets a Carbon Footprint Certificate.
Asus has announced that its N51V laptop is the world’s first notebook computer to receive both a Carbon Footprint Certificate and the Environmental Product…
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