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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. Let’s take a look at a few reasons why your vehicle’s actual fuel economy may not add up to the advertised fuel estimates. We all know that city driving lowers fuel economy. The “You” Factor. Maintenance.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

High gas prices got you down? 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. Automobiles cause 51 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution in the air, so it’s important to do what we can to make our cars a little less dirty whenever possible. Shut the car off.

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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We then looked at how much each item in that group cost us; gas, property and car insurance, maintenance, etc. 187/month car insurance. 400/month gas for truck. 130/month gas for car. My car, on the other hand, still has around 80,000 KM on it and is running perfectly fine. 100/month maintenance. $10/month

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Bring on the Affordable Green Family Cars

Saving Cents With Sense

What’s more is that many of these 40-plus miles-per-gallon cars aren’t the two-seat vehicles normally associated with good gas mileage, but models fit for the whole family. So what can be attributed to automakers developing more fuel-efficient cars without classifying them as hybrids or electrics? The basic model has a 1.6-liter,

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, due to driver demand, car manufacturers are providing drivers with easy-to-use tools that measure driving efficiency. Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Don’t Idle.

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Review: 2012 Kia Sorrento

Saving With Shellie

As long as your key is near the Vehicle, you can unlock it by pushing a small button on the door of the car. Then start the car by simply pressing a button on the dash. Digging for my car key means letting go of my toddler. Drives Like a Car – This may be a con for some people but I personally loved it.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If we all used less gas and walked more we would not only improve our financial picture but we will be healthier too. ” eemusings from NZ Muse presents Hybrid cars: a week in the fast lane. ” Jay from Daily Fuel Economy Tip shares How to Save on a New Car , and says, “Are you in the market for a new car?