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 “You” Factor. Maintenance.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 10, 2012
The term “eco-driving” refers to the energy-efficient use of automobiles. In fact, due to driver demand, car manufacturers are providing drivers with easy-to-use tools that measure driving efficiency. However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 10, 2012
As far as immediate usefulness goes, nothing beats online calculators in this regard. Instead of blindly making a minimum payment, use one of these calculators to uncover how much interest you’re going to wind up paying at such a rate. Fuel Consumption Calculator. Carbon Footprint Calculator.
Motherhood Moments
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They often have package deals as well.” Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “First, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order (tires inflated, recently serviced, etc.) – this will help optimize your fuel efficiency.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2012
If you can follow most or all of this advice during your daily motoring activities, you will save money on gasoline, help reduce overall emissions, keep your car running more efficiently, and probably extend the life of it as well. Use cruise control. If your car has a roof rack and you don’t use it, why not take it off?
Saving Cents With Sense
MAY 23, 2013
liter, four-cylinder engine as well as safety features like stability and traction control. And if you want to maximize the fuel economy even more, purchase the Rio with start/stop technology, which means the engine automatically shuts off when you’d otherwise be idling (think: red lights, traffic jams, etc). What do you think?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 21, 2012
Well, this time I have done it again and put together some good laughs for you to enjoy on your Monday morning. Editors Picks: Big Cajun Man from THE Canadian Personal Finance Site shares 10 Phrases I have Used to Save Money. People there only have what they use and need and you know what…they are happy!!
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