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Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

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Indeed, there are other increased costs of a hybrid, which many people fail to consider when buying a new car. For instance, since hybrid cars tend to cost more than their gasoline counterparts, auto insurance will cost more with a hybrid. Early evidence also indicates that hybrid cars depreciate faster than other cars.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

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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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