Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Despite all of those tangibles, fuel economy is still only an estimate. And, in 2012 alone, both Kia and Hyundai were found guilty of misstating their vehicles’ fuel efficiency by up to 15 percent , while a California woman was awarded nearly $10,000 when she sued Honda in small claims court for overstated mpg claims.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 24, 2012

High gas prices got you down? I previously wrote about how I was saving money on gasoline just by driving the speed limit but for this post I wanted to share many more tips on how to make your own car more green and eco-friendly without you having to spend a ton of dough on a new hybrid this year. Buy fuel-efficient tires.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

Drivers and manufacturers are both embracing the eco-friendly tools because they help lower C02 emissions and achieve better gas mileage. However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Proven Tips to Increase Gas Mileage. Don’t Idle.

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