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4 reasons to choose electric driving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

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Having a green car can really help you feel better about how your driving habits impact the environment. Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. Is Sustainability More Important Than Saving?

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

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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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Minimize Your Impact on the Environment with Your Finances

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Saving Money. Have you ever considered saving money to be more “Green”? The simplest way to save money, and to help the environment is not purchase items that you don’t need. Going Green at Home. You can start to go green with your finances at home. Well actually it is. Transportation.

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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. Here’s how to save money on getting around. Using the Car Less. Related posts: Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

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At least it doesn’t to me; but then again I don’t have coffers full of oil money, either. If we invested the amount of money that the oil companies would have to invest in all this new drilling, I am sure we could accomplish at least the following: Put a solar panel or 3 on every single new house that gets built, no exceptions.

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