While the Nissan LEAF is an excellent choice for drivers who are looking to nearly eliminate their carbon footprint, there are a few setbacks that seem to be holding back many drivers from considering a battery-powered electric vehicle. Chief among them is the issue of charging. Unlike vehicles powered by conventional gasoline, electric cars need to be plugged in and charged.

So what's the problem here? Charging takes time, and charging stations can be a bit of a headache to locate. Of course, like any problem it faces, Nissan is working hard to develop a solution that will help…