Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2011

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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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

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2012

Buses, subways, and light rail trains are a viable and green way to get around. You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Commuting to work not only saves wear and tear on your car (and wallet) but also reduces pollution – it means there is one less car on the road.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

fuel prices rose 1.9 Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4 It goes without saying that taking the most direct route to work is most cost-effective, fuel-wise… but planning your commute to enable timely stops to the market or to pay bills on your way to or from work can save money as well.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 10, 2012

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. By turning the engine off, you can save 1 to 4 cents per minute. Johnson Controls Inc.,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tesla’s Supercharger network is a game changer for electric vehicles, providing long distance travel that has a level of convenience equivalent to gasoline cars for all practical purposes,” said Tesla Motors co-founder and CEO Elon Musk. “We Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money? Go Green'

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