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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2011
When people think about buying a hybrid car running on electricity, they think about all the savings from not having to buy gasoline. However, there are many additional costs of an electric hybrid that many people fail to consider when thinking about buying such a car. Gasoline and Hybrids.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 28, 2012
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. What About Other Types of Green Cars?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2012
However, buying a new car isn’t in the cards for me right now, so I have to make due with the one I have. Fuel-injected cars do not, contrary to popular mythology, use more gas starting up each time than they would just idling Combine errands. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Avoid quick starts and stops. Remove the roof rack.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
Although my primary concern these days to get out of debt, I have been thinking a lot about what “GREEN” really means and how that impacts my everyday lifestyle. But have you ever considered how you can go green with your finances? There are many different ways our finances can help in the green initiative.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2012
Hybrid/Electric Car – While purchasing a hybrid or an electric car might not be a feasible option for some people, it is definitely a way to reduce gas costs. So, if you are considering buying a new car, take a good look at the hybrid options. Related posts: Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2012
Buses, subways, and light rail trains are a viable and green way to get around. Buy A Bike Exercise combined with clean air and free transportation makes riding a bike a win-win for everyone. Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?
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