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
As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. When people think about buying a hybrid car running on electricity, they think about all the savings from not having to buy gasoline.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2012
Wishing you had bought a new Prius or even an EV about a year ago so you could be saving a ton of money on those twice weekly fill ups? 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. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Change your oil regularly. Remove the roof rack.
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. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
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. These help to save money and energy especially in cold weather seasons. Well actually it is.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
It would therefore take between three and five years to recover this additional expenditure before overall cost savings can be experienced. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 4, 2011
Here’s how to save money on getting around. Saving on Train Tickets. You can make good savings by booking tickets early but there may also be savings available on last minute buys. It’s logical to assume that buying a return ticket will always be cheaper than two singles but this isn’t always the case.
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