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4 reasons to choose electric driving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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World Wisdom: 3 Reasons Your Family Car Should Be Electric

Motherhood Moments

Whether you’re taking the family for a fun-filled road trip or you just need something to get around town, having the right car can make all the difference. Here are 3 reasons why an electric car is worth considering for your family vehicle! Running low on power doesn't have to make your stomach drop from worry anymore!

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Fossil Fuel Alternatives: Biofuel vs. Electric

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Electric Cars.

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13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Automobiles cause 51 percent of the carbon monoxide pollution in the air, so it’s important to do what we can to make our cars a little less dirty whenever possible.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, your mind may go right to taking the subway or hailing a taxi, but there are many ways to make travel more sustainable and a lot less polluting. Here are 11 ways you can make your transportation needs a little more eco-friendly. Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money? How about a motorized bicycle?

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10 Ways to Reduce Utility Bills

Couponing 101

Reducing your water not only helps with your bills, it also helps with making sure you’re not wasting water for no reason! Make sure the new one you purchase has the WaterSense label on it. We have an electric car and need to plug it in every night. Making sure that all your windows and doors are sealed correctly.

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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Consumer Reports comparison made a few assumptions when running its comparisons: Gas costs $4 per gallon Insurance costs Depreciation Cars driven 12,000 miles a year Original cost It seems as though some green cars offer better savings than others. Are green cars all they’re cracked up to be? What do you think?

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