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Eco Factor: Portable speakers powered by solar energy.

The latest advancements in technology have made people forget CDs and store their favorite music on their portable media devices. However, since most of these devices, be it cellphones or…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered outdoor LED lamps.

Recently we’ve covered a lot of lighting systems for your gardens and your living room as well. If you weren’t actually satisfied with the lamps and are looking for something more practical and easy.

Eco Factor: Water mixer eliminates stagnation utilizing solar power.

With potable water sources already declining at a fast rate, manufacturers are developing products that betters the quality of the already scarce resource. Earlier this year we…

Eco Factor: Sailor plans to go around the globe on solar power to raise awareness about environmental issues.

We’ve seen sailors planning to go around the globe in different kinds of boats, which in some way or the other try to create awareness..

Eco Factor: Zero-emission car gets powered by dual hydrogen fuel cells.

Futuristic Virgin Galactic astronauts wouldn’t be normally shuttled to the company’s spaceport in the Mojave Desert, and while Virgin Galactic is working on the most…

Eco Factor: Suitcase generates renewable energy for charging portable gadgets.

Ohad Folman, a student at the ITP, has created a design for a futuristic suitcase that will not just hold your belongings but also charge your portable electronic gear.

Eco Factor: Chinese car maker Geely to develop electric version of Panda.

The largest privately owned car maker in China, Geely, is all set to electrify its popular car the Panda, which till now was powered by a 1.3 liter engine that gets 48mpg….

Eco Factor: Chemical-free dishwasher saves water too.

Several studies conducted on different users have found out that on an average, hand washing dishes uses significantly more water because most people tend to leave the faucet running or wash…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered lighting systems for green areas.

Solar-powered lighting system concepts are plenty, they come in different shapes and sizes to suit individual needs. While some are ready to grace your indoors with sustainable curtains…

Eco Factor: Concept cellphone charger provides a clean, off-grid charge.

Of all the human-powered charger concepts, the one by industrial designer Clara Zamboni does seem a wee bit more practical. Clara has designed a hand-held charger that…