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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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Why Those EPA Mileage Estimates Do Not Add Up

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Fuel Rewards Network™ and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Fuel Rewards Network™. The Fuel Rewards Network™ program offers you real savings at participating Shell stations. Simply earn Fuel Rewards® savings when you purchase the items you normally buy, like groceries, clothing and household goods and redeem them for cents per gallon savings at participating Shell stations.

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5 Fuel Saving Tips (Guest Post)

Saving Cents With Sense

If you feel like you may need to take out a second mortgage to put fuel in your tank, you are not alone! And as you know, gasoline coupons just don’t appear out this air. That means all of us have to take extra steps so that we can conserve gasoline and get the most out of each fill up. When you drive fast, you burn more fuel.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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4 Gas Saving Tips

Fashion Without Guilt

I recently received a email from a friend with 4 Gas Saving Tips. With Gas reportedly going up to $5 this summer, any little bit of savings will help. So here are 4 Gas Saving Tips. (I One of the most important tips is to fill up when your gas tank is HALF FULL. Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine.

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11 Ways To Make Personal Travel More Sustainable And Less Polluting

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Buy A Scooter If you want to feel the breeze in your face but are afraid of climbing up on that Harley, check out small gas or electric-powered scooters. Sure beats using gasoline every day! High gas prices got you down?

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