According to South Lake Tahoe Police Watch, Neil Young’s very expensive, one-of-kind electric LincVolt broke down in the middle of the Sierra Desert on August 23.

Officers with the Truckee branch of the California Highway Patrol came upon the stranded Young and helped him get off the highway.

After posing for a few photos and signing autographs, Young repaired his custom-built car and was back on the road, said CHP Public Information Officer Pete Mann.

The Canadian-born rock star told CHP he drives the car across North America promoting green, sustainable living and encouraging less dependency on oil. He was on his way to a green festival in Canada, he told officers.

And there you have it.

Below, Neil Young’s LincVolt in action:

 
Via CoS