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Meet Australia’s most frugal car

Chris — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:50:08 +0000

From stuff.co.nz:

“The new i20 is the car that could replace the Hyundai Getz in Australia from next year and Hyundai claims the diesel version will use just 4 litres per 100km, less than the Fiat 500 diesel (4.2L/100km) and the Toyota Prius (4.4L/100km).

The Euro-styled i20 will replace the Getz in Europe towards the end of this year but Hyundai Australia is yet to confirm whether the car will be sold down under.”

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Air India flights to go frugal on food, water to cut fuel cost

Chris — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:33:08 +0000

From business-standard.com:

“In a bid to cut mounting annual fuel bills of Rs 8,000 crore, Air India is to shed weight on its flights by carrying less food, newspapers and a half-filled water-tank on board.

Air India aircraft will now be put on a diet…The fly-light programme is expected to bring down fuel costs by Rs 400 crore this fiscal, a senior Air India official said.

Apart from this weight-loss programme, a dust-free regime is also proposed as dust in aircraft adds to its weight, leading to an increased fuel consumption.”

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Boom in sales of the frugal scooter

Frugal moms offer money-saving tips

Chris — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:31:17 +0000

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From wsbt.com:

“When it comes to money, many moms know how to stretch a buck. WSBT talked to those experts to find out how they save on kids clothes, toys and a whole lot more.

Joanna Ladson says with three kids and one income she has to be a serious saver.”

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Boom in sales of the frugal scooter

Chris — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:18:11 +0000

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From gisborneherald.co.nz:

“The weather is keeping most people in their cars, but this will be the summer of the scooter if inquiries are anything to go by, dealers here say.
“Gisborne is a ‘five-minute town’ -you can get anywhere in five minutes, and a scooter will do 60 to 70 kilometres a litre.
“One of our customers works next to us in Hammer Hardware, and lives by the hospital. She spends eight dollars a month on fuel – perhaps nine dollars with the price rises.”"

25 Ways to be Tech-Savvy but Frugal

Chris — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:07:32 +0000

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From promotionalcodes.org.uk:

“It’s definitely true that it’s difficult to be a tech fiend without spending a lot of money. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to be on the fringes of the tech world just because you don’t want to waste your hard-earned cash. It is actually possible to be a tech-savvy individual without spending a fortune on the latest gadgets.

12 ideas for living a frugal life

Chris — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:21:42 +0000

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From app.com:

"Experts offer simple ways to save money every month:"

Laid-off lawyer needs to be frugal

Chris — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:25:49 +0000

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From theglobeandmail.com:

"In Toronto, a lawyer we’ll call Herb is 55. Until recently, he was a high-powered corporate counsel working in the towers of Bay Street and bringing down a $206,000 annual salary plus an annual bonus. Downsized out of a job several months ago, he is looking for another, but at his age, with his salary expectations, and with his narrow specialization, he has limited opportunities. It’s a case of a high achiever thrown on hard times who faces the reality of having to adjust his family’s way of life."

Air India flights to go frugal on food, water to cut fuel cost