Elio Motors: A New Car with 84 MPG at $6,800?
Last updated: January 22, 2019
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I’m a bit of a car geek when it comes to automotive fuel efficiency gains. But I’ve grown a bit cynical over the years. You see, every now and …
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DIY Oil Changes: Are the Cost Savings Worth it?
Last updated: January 21, 2019
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My wife and I wrapped up our kitchen renovation project a few months ago, and the only thing we paid someone else to do was to install our countertops …
The Most Powerful Tool to Cut Miles Driven, Gas, & Vehicle Costs (and it’s Free)
Last updated: January 27, 2019
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The average miles driven per year in the U.S. for a 20-34 year old is 15,098. 35-54 year-olds come in at 15,291. That’s a lot of driving. Actually, it’s …
Choosing a Residence that Strategically Cuts Commuting Costs
Last updated: January 27, 2019
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Strategic Commuting for Singles If you live alone and have a long commute, reducing the cost of commuting is as simple as moving closer to work. Less miles driven …
Serious About Savings? Get Rid of your Car
Last updated: January 27, 2019
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Two weeks ago marked the 5-year anniversary of my wife and going from two vehicles to one. Up until a month or so prior, the thought of doing so …
Transportation Costs: The Second Highest Expense Category is Clearly the Most Ridiculous
Last updated: January 27, 2019
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The mean transportation costs in the United States per 2-person household is $11,403 per year. Just think about that for a minute: $11,403! That makes transportation the second highest …
U.S. Fuel Economy Standards: 54.5 MPG by 2025
Last updated: January 13, 2019
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Update: the Trump administration has partially rolled back the increased fuel economy standards detailed below. I almost missed this news as it was quietly slipped in between Super PAC …