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Eco Factor: Plan to better the efficiency of tidal energy. Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have developed a cost-effective way to harness ocean tides and convert them into useful electricity in a more efficient manner. While conventional tidal generators work by using tidal wave to power an underwater turbine, this new system uses tidal turbine to generate a high pres read more »
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered lantern concept. Just replacing the conventional grid system with PVs for electricity is not the only solution to reduce electricity consumption. Go through this lighting design, a portable solar lantern, which along with PVs has a special reflector to enhance light angle to an optimal level. The body is made up of steel, and instead of normal lighting bulbs read more »
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Eco Factor: Solar-powered portable mobile charging station. Earlier today we witnessed the launch of a mobile trailer-mounted generator that provides green and clean electricity for events and weddings. The product was great but failed on the portability aspect. Industrial designer Jose Merla Laguna has designed a similar concept that makes sure that solar energy for you is as portab read more »
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Eco Factor: Solar and wind powered habitat made from recycled materials. If anti-pollution measures don’t get the importance they should, then our planet is sure to enter a world where the difference between fish and humans will be minimized. Scientists are of the opinion that global warming has already started, and in the not too distant future, we may witness many species becoming read more »
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EcoFactor: An electric public commuting vehicle that cuts down on carbon emissions. Designed by Nuno Teixeira, Mybus is a concept electric vehicle of the future that aims at giving a new green face to urban commuting. While the concept vehicle is all about its unique safety features that make sure that both the passengers and pedestrians are safe, its all-electric engine ensures... read more »
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Eco Factor: Concept car powered by electricity and a conventional green engine. Car designer Zdenko Vukoja has developed a concept car for Peugeot called “The 3GEO.” The car carries a battery pack which works simultaneously with a conventional natural gas or biodiesel engine. read more »
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The drought affecting lifestyle change is on the march. The solution is water and Sydney Water is under enormous pressure to deliver. The solution is a desalination plant at Kurnell. My idea is to make it portable as on a boat so it becomes a more valuable resource later. Any green benefits are a plus. read more »
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Eco Factor: Pedal-electric hybrid concept boat. Designed by Manuel Schneider, “1Liaison” is a paddleboat that offers you much more than high levels of enjoyment. The paddleboat comes with an onboard battery for high speed boating. The propeller-driven boat can be powered by pedals just like a normal boat, but here the pedals are connected to a dynamo that recharges the battery. read more »
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