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26 stories tagged with "Consumer Savings"
New App Olo Cuts Food Delivery Prices With 5% Flat Fee
Solutions•Oct 20

New App Olo Cuts Food Delivery Prices With 5% Flat Fee

A new food delivery app promises to save you money by charging restaurants just 5% instead of the usual 30%, keeping menu prices the same as in-store. Olo launches nationwide today with 250 restaurant brands and zero ads.

Wired•2 min read
Affordable Electric Cars Set to Rise Sevenfold in Europe
Innovation•Oct 5

Affordable Electric Cars Set to Rise Sevenfold in Europe

European drivers are finally getting the affordable electric cars they've been waiting for, with sales of models under €25,000 jumping sevenfold in 2026. The surge is making clean transportation accessible to millions while protecting families from volatile oil prices.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
Electric Cars Now Cost Just $4,700 More Than Gas Models
Solutions•Sep 12

Electric Cars Now Cost Just $4,700 More Than Gas Models

The price gap between electric and gas-powered cars just hit its smallest point ever. EVs are getting cheaper while traditional car prices keep climbing.

Electrek•2 min read
California Saves Drivers $1B Yearly With New Tire Standards
Videos•Sep 11

California Saves Drivers $1B Yearly With New Tire Standards

California just passed America's first efficiency standards for replacement tires, saving drivers money while cutting pollution equal to removing 400,000 cars from the road. The new rules prove climate action and affordability can work together.

CleanTechnica•3 min read
California Tire Rule Will Save Drivers $1B Annually
Solutions•Aug 21

California Tire Rule Will Save Drivers $1B Annually

California just approved the nation's first tire efficiency standards, ensuring replacement tires are as fuel-efficient as original equipment. The rule could save drivers $1 billion yearly while cutting carbon emissions equal to removing 400,000 cars from the road.

Good Good Good•3 min read
California Mandates Efficient Tires, Saves Drivers $1B a Year
Planet Wins•Aug 20

California Mandates Efficient Tires, Saves Drivers $1B a Year

California just became the first state to require replacement tires to be energy efficient, cutting emissions while saving drivers money at the pump. The new rules take effect in 2029 and could inspire other states to follow.

Guardian Environment•3 min read
California Tire Rule Saves Drivers $1 Billion Yearly
Solutions•Aug 18

California Tire Rule Saves Drivers $1 Billion Yearly

California just approved the nation's first efficiency standards for replacement tires, ensuring drivers won't unknowingly waste money on gas-guzzling rubber. The new rule saves consumers roughly $1 billion annually while cutting emissions equal to removing 400,000 cars from the road.

Grist•3 min read
Amazon Returns $600M in Tariffs, Refunding Customers
Solutions•Aug 1

Amazon Returns $600M in Tariffs, Refunding Customers

Amazon is passing along tariff refunds to customers after the Supreme Court ruled billions in import taxes were illegal. The retail giant received $600 million back and is tracking down shoppers who paid the extra costs.

Fast Company•2 min read
California Offers Instant $3,500 EV Rebates at Dealerships
Solutions•Jul 14

California Offers Instant $3,500 EV Rebates at Dealerships

First-time electric vehicle buyers in California can now save up to $3,500 instantly at the dealership, no waiting for tax refunds. The state's new program launches this summer to make clean cars more affordable for families.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
EV Drivers Save $43 Monthly as Gas Prices Surge
Solutions•Jul 13

EV Drivers Save $43 Monthly as Gas Prices Surge

Electric vehicle drivers are spending $43 less per month on fuel than gas car owners as prices surge nationwide. The gap has grown so much that EVs are now cheaper to fuel in nearly every state.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•2 min read
Carrefour Cuts 5,000 Tons of Plastic and Lowers Prices
Planet Wins•Jul 2

Carrefour Cuts 5,000 Tons of Plastic and Lowers Prices

European supermarket giant Carrefour is removing 5,000 tons of plastic packaging and passing every penny of savings back to customers through price cuts up to 10%. The retailer has already eliminated 25,000 tons of plastic since 2015, and this new initiative proves that fighting pollution and helping wallets can go hand in hand.

Google News - Plastic Reduction•2 min read
Carrefour Cuts 5,000 Tons of Plastic, Drops Prices 10%
Planet Wins•Jun 22

Carrefour Cuts 5,000 Tons of Plastic, Drops Prices 10%

French supermarket giant Carrefour is slashing 5,000 tons of plastic from its packaging and passing every penny of savings directly to shoppers through price cuts. The move proves fighting pollution and helping families afford groceries can go hand in hand.

Google News - Plastic Reduction•2 min read