The Nissan Leaf electric car's advertised purpose is protecting the environment. But with an advertised range of 100 miles-per-charge and a propensity for running out of juice early and with little warning, the company's solution in Japan involves chucking that "save the earth" nonsense out the window in favor of a big…

This photo of a GM-owned Chevy Volt being towed away for unknown reasons raises an interesting question: can it be a considered an electric car if it can run out of gas? [via NickBunkley]

As if getting several thousand dollars in government aid wasn't enough, future Nissan Leaf buyers may also get a free week or two in a gas-powered car courtesy of Nissan. How many anti-anxiety treatments do electric vehicle buyers need?

General Motors has tweaked the Chevrolet Volt's calling card of a 40-mile range on electric power alone, now saying the Volt could do up to 50 miles or as few as 25. Still no range anxiety, right? [GM-Volt.com]

This collage of license plates came from a March gathering of Tesla Roadster owners, including the aforementioned LOL OIL. Group smug, anyone?