Take this commercial for the new All Electric Nissan Leaf (Nice name right?)
In case you live under a rock, all of our electricity is powered by coal plants, nuclear plants, wind mills, solar panels or dams (which are known for killing salmon).
Now, if you're thinking, "but wind and solar power are still good for the environment!?"
Well, they sure are! Too bad we get barely a single percent of energy from them (as of 2006)
Look down.......
Enjoy your coal-powered "electric" car!
Now before you make any conclusions!!
Hybrid cars are the good ones! The gas engine charges the battery, so no need to ever plug it in!
Now go buy a Prius.