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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

The report found that the Chevy Volt, the electric car that gets the equivalent of 61 miles to the gallon, would cost more after five years than the Chevy Cruze ILT. Clearly, there are other factors at play here, just beyond the fuel savings. Are green cars all they’re cracked up to be? What do you think?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Use Car Share Services like ZipCar rent cars by the hour, so if you only need a ride once in a while you should consider renting one instead of paying for your own. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money? High gas prices got you down?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2011

Beyond using public transport more, you can also save money and be more green by cutting down on how much you use your car: Don’t use the car for short trips. It’s not fuel efficient to use the car for short trips and you’re be using more fuel than you need to on these kind of journeys. If you can walk, do so.

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