Would like to lessen your carbon footprint by ditching your car, but are afraid of not having the transportation when you need it? If you live in downtown Raleigh, this now could be a reality: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, in partnership with Downtown Raleigh, has launched an hourly car rental program for short-term driving needs. Read more about it here.

In other green car-related news, an American auto-maker will offer a hybrid car for the same lower price as its gas-powered counterpart for the very first time. Read more here.