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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims.

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5 Ways to Be Greener

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a guest post from Little House in the Valley who blogs about saving money with a plan. Buy locally-grown produce: Though I live in California, one of the primary growers of produce, I’ve found that many of our fruits come from central and South America. No related posts.

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