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Eco Factor: Supermarket checkout to be powered by the energy created by shoppers’ cars.

If you’re a regular consumer of goods purchased from Sainsbury’s in Gloucester you would soon be helping the supermarket power itself with clean and…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered aircraft.

Powered entirely by the energy of the sun, Solar Impulse, a prototype solar-powered aircraft, is expected to make a debut on June 26 in Switzerland. The aircraft comes with the wingspan of an Airbus A340…

Eco Factor: Zero-emission sports car powered by electricity.

The designers at Diseno-Art have always stunned us with some beautiful, green and practical cars which should definitely make it to the open streets in the near future. These designers…

Eco Factor: Flexible solar modules illuminate bus stops and sends internet-based updates of transport schedules.

Waiting for a bus at a dark bus stop would soon be history as some Canadian research engineers at McMaster University have developed..

Eco Factor: Re-engineered 2009 Saturn Vue runs on E85 Ethanol.

A team of Ohio State college of Engineering students have won the first place, surpassing 16 other teams from around the world, in the EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, automotive redesign…

Eco Factor: High-flying kites could generate enough wind energy to power New York.

The energy starved world of today is looking for possible ways using which the maximum amount of renewable energy could be generated that could not just power a…

Eco Factor: Human waste to be recycled into biogas for heating and cooking.

We all know that human waste can be converted into methane, which is a combustible fuel that has a wide variety of uses ranging from generating electricity to cooking…

Eco Factor: Self-sufficient tower powered by wind and solar energy.

Designed by Philip Crewe, Rural Space is an investigation into creating a temporary living space to help rejuvenate British tourism. It was designed to accommodate seasonal…

Eco Factor: Solar-powered hands-free system.

Talking on phone while driving a car can land you into trouble, especially if you are more indulged in talking rather than driving. The SolChat ensures your safety behind the wheel and the safety of the.

Eco Factor: Phone charger converts solar energy into electricity.

Here is another gadget that shows us the worth of being all-in-one. The $22 gadget is actually a four-port USB hub that doubles its application by serving as a solar-powered charger.