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Cutting Down on the Transportation Costs

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We started by categorizing our bills and spending into groups, such as housing and transportation. We wanted to see where we were spending most of our money, and whether there is any opportunity for us to cut down on any of those bills as a result of the combination of our finances. It has great fuel economy, at about 40 MPG.

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

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Wishing you had bought a new Prius or even an EV about a year ago so you could be saving a ton of money on those twice weekly fill ups? Why carry around all that extra weight, which not only costs you more in fuel but also more wear on your engine. Buy fuel-efficient tires. Change your oil regularly. Shut the car off.

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How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage

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However, none of these tools will help drivers that intentionally or unintentionally sabotage their own fuel economy. Examples of driving habits that decrease fuel economy include poor vehicle maintenance and terrible driving habits. Besides being safe, not speeding can help you save money on fuel as well.