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
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. Another way we can go green at home is by using programmable thermostats, or applying sealant to all the windows and doors to make sure that they are not leaking. There are many ways to go green at home that go hand in hand with our finances.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 1, 2012
Don’t Drive as Much – So, this may seem really obvious, but it takes planning to reduce the amount of time that you spend in the car. Have you ever caught yourself running one errand one day and then another one a few hours later after you have already gone home? Try looking at the things that you need to do in a week.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2012
Buy A Bike Exercise combined with clean air and free transportation makes riding a bike a win-win for everyone. Rent A Bike Not near home but still want to explore the area? Doing so eliminates car payments, insurance bills, and maintenance costs. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money? Wishing you had bought a.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Verdict: The diesel Focus follows the trend observed in other car manufacturers in that it costs less to run than its petrol alternative, but it also costs much more to buy initially. The Prius costs £20,845 ($33,522) to buy from new, which is almost £5,000 ($8,041) more than a new petrol version of the Ford Focus. Please share.
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. The latter can be much cheaper than buying at the station on the day so if you were going to buy your ticket this way, it’s worth checking the evening before to see if you can save. Buy a season ticket.
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