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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The time spent idling at stops, as well as the constant speeding up and slowing down, burn fuel at a greater speed than highway driving. The weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Gasoline Purity. No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well. fuel prices rose 1.9 percent.

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