Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2022

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel. Electric Cars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

The Consumer Reports comparison made a few assumptions when running its comparisons: Gas costs $4 per gallon Insurance costs Depreciation Cars driven 12,000 miles a year Original cost It seems as though some green cars offer better savings than others. Are green cars all they’re cracked up to be? What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Going Green at Home. You can start to go green with your finances at home. One of the best ways we can learn to go green is by making small changes around our house that will help not only to save tons of money, but also energy. There are many ways to go green at home that go hand in hand with our finances.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 18, 2013

That is 20 years from now – that’s a long time for Americans to make big changes and invest in new technologies! That makes no sense whatsoever. Does that make any sense as a national policy? Subsidize electric cars for the masses. Continue (and increase) tax incentives for using renewable energy at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2011

You can make good savings by booking tickets early but there may also be savings available on last minute buys. Combine activities to make less trips. If you’ve got an appointment or meeting one day, decide if it’s feasible to do your shopping while you’re already out and about so that you’re making one less trip.

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