Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Alternatives to fossil fuel are becoming more popular not only because of their “green” benefits, but also because of concerns about relying on limited, imported resources to fuel cars – and economies. Biofuel and electricity, including hybrid-electric cars, have emerged as top alternatives to fossil fuel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tesla started rolling out this network on California’s congested highways last year near diners, cafes, malls, and car dealers, and as of this writing it now has 30 stations across North America, allowing owners to drive coast to coast without needing to worry about finding a charge. By 2015, the company expects to have 98 percent of the U.S.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Because the oil companies own many of our government officials. Shortsighted as ever, many of our elected officials are ok with allowing oil companies to drill anywhere and everywhere – mainly because some of those profits end up in campaign coffers come election years. Subsidize electric cars for the masses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

However, things are much more difficult now as the running costs required to keep a car on the road are escalating out of control. A survey conducted by the MoneySupermarket.com car insurance division revealed that 65% of motorists will consider fuel economy and basic running costs the next time they purchase a new vehicle.

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