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What’s the Most Energy Efficient Form of Transportation

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Due to the recent high gas prices, he has been focused on researching gas credit card offers, most recently writing reviews of the 76 credit card and the Chase BP gas card. During the “great recession” when oil prices dipped, fuel efficiency took a backseat to other issues. Will the summer of 2011 be a repeat of 2008?

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How to Save Money on Transport Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Ditching your car in favour of using public transport more often is great for the environment and by not having your car on the road as much, you can do your bit for the planet. Many people are reluctant to travel by train because of the high ticket prices but there are ways to cut the costs: Time your ticket purchase right.

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Alternative and Sustainable Energy Sources: Biodiesel and Biomass Fuels

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Biomass is the term given to the process of producing fuel by burning biological matter. Even though carbon dioxide, nitrogen and sulphur compounds are produced when using biomass fuels, these substances are not released in sufficient concentrations to affect the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Biofuels .

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Mississippi has the lowest daily price for camping , $36.86, which is 3.5 Oklahoma has the lowest price for a three-star hotel room , $62, which is 2.8 Furthermore, excessive speeding also worsens your fuel economy, so make sure to obey all speed limits. times lower than in California, the state with the highest at $129.19.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Take Public Transportation If you live anywhere near a small or large city, you probably have access to some form of municipal public transportation. Walk This is my favorite mode of transport and one that I use every day.

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Amazon Prime Price Increase {$99 Per Year}

For the Mommas

I just received notice that Amazon Prime will be increasing the membership price to $99.00 Here is the letter they sent: We are writing to provide you advance notice that the price of your Prime membership will be increasing. Even as fuel and transportation costs have increased, the price of Prime has remained the same for nine years.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well.