Photo by Aaram Safari Photography.

George Monbiot wrote in the Guardian almost exactly a year ago that a recession might not be a bad thing, and that perhaps there can be too much growth. He also wondered if we all have enough cars and cellphones, and don't need to keep making them. Perhaps he should be careful what he wishes for.

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Proponents of nitrogen say the element is a smart choice for the environment primarily because it leaks from tires at a slower rate than air, so tires stay inflated longer at full capacity, which helps a vehicle attain maximum fuel efficiency, i.e. better gas mileage.

Photos by Jorge R. Perez: Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, left

Coke's Hybrid Delivery Truck Armada

Ford Canada has a media program where they lend cars out to writers; I don't drive a lot (and our car guy Mike was too far away) but had never been in a hybrid so took them up on their offer of a 2008 Escape hybrid.

The i MiEV Sport, image courtesy of Neolaia

The Mitsubishi i MiEV is one of the most promising electric vehicles in development (as you loyal TreeHugger readers are likely aware). And now they could become the most prevalent car in Iceland.

Hydrogen Transit Trouble

Fortum's design for a pay-to-recharge system in Stockholm (note the recharging icon).

Image from Zach Behrens/LAist and Damien Newton/Streetsblog LA