Sick of $6 a gallon for gas? The state will give you money to buy an electric car

Pollution from cars and trucks is the biggest contributor in Illinois to global warming. The state is offering up to $4,000 in rebates to convince drivers to purchase electric vehicles. (Sun-Times file)

The state is giving a nudge to drivers considering making the switch to electric cars, offering a rebate of up to $4,000 to buy a vehicle.

On Friday, Illinois began taking applications, with the biggest rebate provided for cars and trucks and a smaller rebate of $1,500 for motorcycles.