Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

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 weather will rob your fuel economy as well. Gasoline Purity.

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Fuel Economy Gasoline Fuel Economy 186

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. Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old.

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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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Cars Car Making Fuel 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

With the economy of the last few years, it is often more necessity (than spoiling) for grandparents to help supply living expenses for grandchildren. Providing babysitting, funding for special projects or education and buying special treats makes us feel that we might have some influence. Our kids need the help. It’s just fun!

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. Smart Commute. fuel prices rose 1.9

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Office Fuel Work From Home Saving Money 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. If you drive 5 mph over sixty mph, you can be wasting up to 31 cents of gasoline.

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