Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 24, 2011
As gasoline prices quickly approach an average of $4 a gallon across the country, many people are looking once again at hybrid cars as a way to cut expenditures from their budget and save money. Gasoline and Hybrids. Consider the gasoline usage of a typical electric hybrid: 60 miles per gallon. Other Costs of a Hybrid.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 28, 2014
If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. Many of us have it drilled into our minds that after 100,000 miles, a car becomes a money pit that is best sold so you can buy a new car. Go Frugal Go Green'
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Gasoline Purity. No, gas stations are not selling dirty gas, but some gasoline varieties are cut with more ethanol than others. Burning gasoline that contains 10 percent ethanol (known as E10) will lower your fuel efficiency by up to 3-4 percent according to the EPA. Maintenance.
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? Sure, you could do even more to clean up your act – take public transportation, ride your bike or skateboard, walk, or even spend the money on an all-electric car like the Nissan Leaf.
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. Gasoline and diesel are called “fossil fuels” because they are derived from plant and animal remains that are millions of years old.
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. Sure beats using gasoline every day! Can Electric Cars Really Save You Money? How about a motorized bicycle? Wishing you had bought a.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 28, 2012
People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. If you are one of these families who have eliminated spending on “wants” but still struggle to pay the bills or save money, perhaps cutting back on necessities is an option you should consider. Finally, use technology.
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