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

JULY 4, 2012

Unless you live, work, and play in your own neighborhood and never venture outside of it, chances are you own a car or a truck. You can pick up a good used bike for under $100 and stop paying for gasoline and emitting noxious gases. Sure beats using gasoline every day! Why not rent a bike for a few hours?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Whether by bus, trolley, train or auto, the need to get to work hits everyone hard in a depressed economy. Join us in exploring ways to implement eco-friendly work from home tips, or to become more cost-effective working outside the home. fuel prices rose 1.9 Over the past 12 months, the gasoline index has increased 32.4

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Fashion Without Guilt

MARCH 28, 2011

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 I am not sure who to credit this information to but this is not my original work). Gasoline evaporates faster than you can imagine.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2012

From squeezing every last mile out of a tank to using the Gas Buddy app on my iPhone to find the absolute lowest gasoline price near me, gas at $4.00+ per gallon can be a budget killer. I have done everything by the book to save money on gas, but still I can’t manage to get the MPG up closer to where it should be.

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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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