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

MAY 24, 2012

I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. It’s just creating drag which reduces your fuel economy.

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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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