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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: A concept car with a hybrid engine system. After some really weird concept cars we got to see lately, here is one which looks a bit more practical. Designed by Serge Totsky, The TownCar, is a 5-door s-segment vehicle that has been...

Eco Factor: BMW to roll out fuel efficient M1-based supercar. We all love supercars and the thrill we get in riding in one. Looking at all those turning heads gives an amazing sense of confidence and accomplishment. But in gaining all that we...

Eco Factor: A non-toxic battery that can be charged up by any liquid. While the memories of urine powered NoPoPo batteries are still fresh, a scientist from Taiwan has already extended the technology to new horizons. Chungpin Hovering Liao, a...

Eco Factor: New LED module to make signage highly energy-efficient. We at EcoFriend have seen many energy efficient ways of advertising right from the solar powered billboard to the living billboard by McDonald's. Here is another way to advertise..

Eco Factor: Energy-efficient LED lighting system for greener parks. Parks are meant to be as green and sustainable as possible so that visitors can enjoy the green ambiance. Marcel Kawka is a designer who wants the “Green Factor” of parks to..

Eco Factor: Futuristic solar powered wireless PC concept. Keeping in mind the green needs of the future, industrial designers are fast changing their mindset to machines that are efficient and reduce the user’s carbon footprint. Designer David...

Eco Factor: New MacBook is more energy efficient and recyclable. Apple has introduced a new MacBook that the company is claiming to be the greenest MacBook ever launched by the company. This new laptop consumes less that an quarter of the of a...

Eco Factor: 335.000 solar powered mobile base stations to change the way we talk. Analysts at the ABI Research believe that solar-powered mobile base stations can transform the mobile communication industry into one of the greenest in the world....

EcoFactor: Solar powered shelter made from re-purposed FEMA-style trailer. After the folding bamboo house made to provide shelter after an earthquake destroys our apartments, here is another design that aims to provide relief in case another...