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Green Living - Transportation

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Have a No Drive Day Each Week
Institute a no-drive day each week to save on gas and get exercise. We are fortunate to be in walking distance (1-1.5 miles) to just about everything we need. Of course, this won't work for everyone. But for some, you can plan to drive even fewer days a week.
Posted on: 03/02/2009 | 5 Feedback(s)
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My Frugal Life: I Don't Want A Car Anymore
My husband and I moved back from China a year ago and it's been rough keeping up with the economy. About 3 months ago, I realized how unhappy I was having a car because I felt like all our money went to gas (we all feel this way, right!?).
Posted on: 08/29/2008 | 6 Feedback(s)
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Alternative Transportation Ideas
Because of the rising price of gas and the effect on the environment, my family is considering selling one of our cars (we have two) and getting something like Segways, mopeds, motorized scooters, and so on. I'm looking for some advice about some of these methods of transportation.
Posted on: 07/30/2008 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Do HHO Gas Generators Work?
Last week, I was at my local mechanic's shop. He began telling me about someone who had installed an HHO gas generator. This person is also a customer of the same mechanic, so I was wondering, do HHO gas generators actually work?
Posted on: 06/19/2008 | 13 Feedback(s)
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Use Your Bicycle For Everything
I drive very little as I have a bicycle with huge baskets on it. Yes, I always wear my bike helmet and wear proper clothing. In my bicycle, I can carry 40 pounds of cat dry food, groceries, library books, etc. Just about anything! And I'm 70 years old but I limit up to 20 miles round trip.
Posted on: 06/09/2008 | 11 Feedback(s)
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Product Review - Aptera Electric Car
I am thinking of sending my five hundred dollar reservation fee and waiting for my turn to own one of these marvelous little electric wonders.
Posted on: 03/24/2008 | 2 Feedback(s)
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The Ecology of Your Car
By Ellen Brown
When you consider that there are well over 600 million cars on the road worldwide, you begin to understand how a few negative driving and maintenance habits can add up to large environmental damage. Lessen your car's impact on the environment by following these driving and maintenance tips:
Posted on: 09/15/2005 | 1 Feedback(s)
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