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4 reasons to choose electric driving

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If you are a frequent driver, then changing a fossil fuel car for an electric one can have huge benefits. Aside from no longer having to buy petrol (a great bonus considering the skyrocketing fuel prices), an electric car emits an average of 60% less CO2 than a petrol-powered car with an exhaust.

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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

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That being said, there is one good thing (and only one) that comes about from higher fuel prices; people are refocusing on energy efficiency. What is Green Energy? I certainly hope not, because I personally believe if that happened it could sink us into a depression. Related posts: 5 Ways to NOT Save Energy.

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5 Eco-Friendly Tips for the Workplace

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fuel prices rose 1.9 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. Smart Commute. According to the Bureau of labor Statistics, U.S. percent.

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