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Eco Factor: Crank-powered emergency radio.

Emergencies don’t warn and come. They often strike at the wrong place and the wrong time. Keeping one prepared to tackle emergencies at all times is much better than running into one with empty hands….

Eco Factor: Sculpture made from recycled watches and clocks.

Artist Michael Roberts does something with old watches and clocks none of us would have ever thought of before. No, he doesn’t make them workable again and he doesn’t even throw them.

Eco Factor: Supercar capable of speed in excess of 200 mph launched.

Changing the misconception that electric cars can never perform like their gasoline counterparts, Shelby Supercars has launched the Ultimate Aero EV, a car that can reach a top…

Eco Factor: An attempt to cross the Atlantic ocean in a pedal-powered submarine.

A machinist by training and an inventor by trade, Ted Ciamillo, has designed a human-powered mini-submarine, which he will use to try and cross the Atlantic. The…

Eco Factor: Osmosis-based systems to provide drinking water from seas.

About 71% of our planet is covered with water, but still the water crisis looms large. The reason being that out of the total amount of water present in the world, about 97.2%..

Eco Factor: One of the largest solar facilities in the world proposed for Austin.

Austin Energy is working on its target to provide 30% of the total energy demands of Austin, Texas, in the form of renewable energy. To achieve this green status by..

Eco Factor: Energy-saving ceiling lamp.

Panasonic has launched a new and energy-efficient way to light up your interiors. The round ceiling light is equipped with sensors controlled by a microprocessor, which calculate ranges and degrees of…

Eco Factor: Sun and rain harnessing architecture.

People all over the world know that self-sufficiency and sustainability are the modern keywords for green living. However, there are not many people who work their own way out to ecofriendlyliness..

Eco Factor: Induction cooktop saves up to 85% electricity.

The heat induction method is far better than using common gas stoves and ovens to cook. Due to the induction phenomenon, heat is transmitted directly to the vessel, while the surface of…

Eco Factor: Lightweight supercar for green supercar lovers.

BMW has announced that the company will be developing a green supercar based on the company’s Z10 platform. This new car, dubbed the Z10 ED (Efficient Dynamics), will host BMW’s fuel..