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Eco Factor: House designed to run on renewable energy.

The need to develop houses that run on energy generated by on-site renewable energy generators is more of a necessity now than an eco-minded individual’s endeavor to save the planet….

Eco Factor: Cellphone charger powered by hydrogen.

The continuous growth in the number of cellphones in use around the world has tempted researchers to think of ways to keep them charged with minimal impact on the environment. Researchers at the…

Eco Factor: Touchscreen phone powered by solar energy.

LG Electronics has unveiled their latest touchscreen phone dubbed LG GD510, or simply “Pop,” which is being touted to be the most compact 3-inch touchscreen phone ever made. In addition to.

Eco Factor: Human-powered rake concept.

Autumn has already started to show its signs, which includes a messy garden with leaves thrown all over the place. If you’re one of those who love their gardens to be clean just like their interiors,…

Eco Factor: Lithium-air batteries with ten times more storage capacity to be developed by IBM.

IBM has kicked off its Battery 500 Project, which if successful will result in the development of next-gen batteries which could boost the range of…

Eco Factor: Contactless charging system for electric cars.

Out of the many drawbacks of electric cars of today, the most prominent is the lack of ample battery power for a long drive. While some car manufacturers are eyeing the use of renewable energy.

Eco Factor: Concept car designed to be powered by a hybrid gasoline/electric engine.

We have to accept that we all want concept electric cars to be stylish and have a futuristic design, however our visions of a green future car have obviously not..

Eco Factor: Solar-powered building produces six times less greenhouse gas emissions.

Designed and constructed as the world’s most environmentally sound building, the Elithis Tower by Arte Charpentier Architects has been revealed in Dijon,…

Eco Factor: Ecofriendly flush system reduces water use by as much as 50%.

While manufacturers are now developing toilets that either save water or don’t use it at all, Brondell is working to develop means for homeowners to green their existing…

Eco Factor: Lead-free batteries to power homes generating solar electricity.

Homes that generate on-site electricity are the future. However, what all solar or wind powered homes need are batteries that can store all that electricity for days when.