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Eco Factor: Water and energy saving washing machine.

Researchers at the University of Leeds have developed a new washing machine, which when fully developed would be able to wash a complete load using just one cup of water. Apart from using less…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission car propelled by electricity.

Transport design student Mayeul Walser has tried to green the brand image of Alpine with a stunning new concept car, the Alpine Renaissance. With inspiration coming from a wide variety of…

Eco Factor: Hybrid bike powered by electricity.

Yamaha Motor Corporation has announced the launch of a new hybrid-electric bike the PAS Brace-L, as a type of advanced new product that supports the new standards with the revised regulations on…

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient Organic Photovoltaic modules developed by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Corporation has teamed up with National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology and Tokki Corporation to develop new, energy-efficient…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered battery charger.

With the latest innovations in photovoltaic technology, new products that help you charge your portable gadgets with renewable energy are regularly flooding the market. Apart from being a greener way to…

Eco Factor: Speakers made from clay.

With the rise in environmental awareness among the masses, manufacturers want to get sustainability attached to their products’ names even if the product is merely a showpiece without much practical…

Eco Factor: Recyclable home is powered by renewable energy.

Whenever you build a new home, the size of the family is the main consideration according to which the rooms in your house are designed. However, when the family starts to grow, your…

Eco Factor: Tiny biological fuel cells being developed at University of Georgia.

Researchers at the University of Georgia have succeeded in developing a way to grow molecular wire brushes that conduct electricity, which could herald a new era of..

Eco Factor: Thermoelectric cellphone concept charger.

Tired of solar and wind-powered recharging solutions for your portable devices? Here is something entirely different – a charger that can be worn on your wrist for a quick cellphone recharge..

Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient race car gets powered by bio-ethanol.

Delft University of Technology’s DUT Racing Team has unveiled their latest creation, the DUT09. Designed by a group of 60 students, the car features low fuel consumption and low…