They’re calling their program “Connect by Hertz”. Dave over at carsharing.us has the details. No word on when they might hit Portland.

Via Slashdot: The Dutch are experimenting with concrete that neutralizes pollutants…

The Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting on a “Men’s Health” magazine article ranking Portland 3rd in the nation for the “greenest drivers”: The magazine said it ranked 100 U.S. cities by using data including gas consumption, miles driven annually, air quality (ozone and particle pollutants), vehicle efficiency (size, age, and frequency of tune-ups), mass…

The Daily Journal of Commerce is reporting on a survey that pegs Portland drivers as the 2nd most courteous in the nation, after Pittsburgh. I can believe it. When I moved here two decades ago from the Boston area, I felt like a wolf among sheep for the first couple of years…

As reported in the Business Journal, AAA’s estimate of driving costs is up to 54.1 cents/mile, or $8,121 per year.