Cole Nissan

Nissan devotes a lot of time and effort to producing new Nissan models that will please their customers. The automaker also puts a lot of energy into community service. For example, since Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, Nissan has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild houses and restore lives. Now, the company has announced a $2.5-million donation to the nonprofit with the goal of taking its involvement with Habitat even further.

One of the inconveniences associated with electric vehicles is charge time. For example, it takes about seven hours to charge the Nissan LEAF from a depleted battery using a 220/240 V charging station. Using a 110-120V charging station, that number grows to approximately 20 hours. Both require planning to ensure the LEAF doesn't run out of charge at an inopportune time. Not to mention, it puts your vehicle out of commission for anywhere…