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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 28, 2012

The report found that the Chevy Volt, the electric car that gets the equivalent of 61 miles to the gallon, would cost more after five years than the Chevy Cruze ILT. Clearly, there are other factors at play here, just beyond the fuel savings. In some cases, there are cars that are made with partial zero-emissions.

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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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