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
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
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. What do you think?
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. Shut the car off. If you idling for more than 30 seconds, turn the car off.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 4, 2012
Buy A Scooter If you want to feel the breeze in your face but are afraid of climbing up on that Harley, check out small gas or electric-powered scooters. They are incredibly fuel-efficient, cheap to buy and insure, and emit way less pollution than automobiles do. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 4, 2011
He has been a huge advocate of alternative energy sources, and is probably best known for his documentary “Who Killed the Electric Car?” which follows his adventures in owning, and losing, one of the first all-electric vehicles. Ed Begley, Jr. might be the most famous and visible stars with a dedication to going green.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written by Money Supermarket. Picking the right car is a far more complicated job than what it used to be. In the olden days you could just choose a car based on its looks, reliability and performance. The latest 1.6 miles per gallon (mpg).
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