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Eco Factor: New material being developed to lower the cost of fuel cells and better its performance. Fuel cells are often touted as one method to help decrease society’s addiction to fossil fuels. But there is still a lot of work to be done...

Eco Factor: Science Center designed to be powered by solar energy and fuel cells. Designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects, the Connecticut Science Center has opened the doors of a new LEED-certified facility. 95% of the steel used in the...

Eco Factor: Competition to help develop low-cost fuel cells for mass use. After demonstrating the feasibility and performance of fuel cells, manufacturers weren’t able to control the cost of the technology that could aid its global adoption....

Eco Factor: Hydrogen-fuel cell powered electric vehicle. Designed by a student team from Ohio State University, the Buckeye Bullet 2 broke the 300mph barrier at the Bonneville Salt Flats by averaging 300.992mph in the flying kilometer with a top...

Eco Factor: Replacing expensive platinum in fuel cells with a liquid-based system to lower the cost of fuel cells. UK-based ACAL Energy has managed to reduce the amount of platinum used in a hydrogen fuel cell by as much as 80%, which then lowers..

Eco Factor: Zero emission concept electric vehicle harnesses solar power to extend its range. While the world is looking forward for cars that are inexpensive and run on clean fuels, industrial designer Ankit Prashar has something in store for the.

Eco Factor: Concept two-wheeler powered by fuel cells. The increase in the number of cars has made driving even more cumbersome. The highways and lanes of most cities seem to be clogged by a never-ending line of vehicles keeping drivers stranded...

Eco Factor: Replacing expensive Nafion with non-precious metals for low-cost fuel cells. Despite the many advantages and demonstrated uses of fuel cells, the technology doesn’t seem to be catching up with mainstream production, due to the high...

Eco Factor: Zero-emission car driven by an electric engine. Of the several factors hampering the global acceptance of electric vehicles, the cost factor seems to be on the minds of many. To encourage people to drive vehicles with electric engines,.

Commuting by bus is considered a great way to lower your carbon emissions. However, in doing so using the currently available options, you’re sacrificing your comfort as well. Industrial designers are trying hard to make people believe that when...