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More Drilling is Not The Solution We Need for Our Energy Future

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That is 20 years from now – that’s a long time for Americans to make big changes and invest in new technologies! That makes no sense whatsoever. Does that make any sense as a national policy? Subsidize electric cars for the masses. Continue (and increase) tax incentives for using renewable energy at home.

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Go Green and Save Money by Picking the Right Car

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This is on top of the road tax saving of £130 ($209) each year which is available on account of the diesel model producing less C02 than the petrol version. Verdict: The diesel Focus follows the trend observed in other car manufacturers in that it costs less to run than its petrol alternative, but it also costs much more to buy initially.