Governor Phil Bredesen Has Announced The State Of Tennessee Will Offer A Rebate On The First One Thousand Electric Vehicles Purchased In The State. The State Rebate Of 25-Hundred Dollars Will Complement A Federal Tax Credit Of Up To 75-Hundred Dollars For Purchasing Such A Vehicle. Tennessee Is One Of Six States And The District Of Columbia Selected To Participate In The Electric Vehicle, Or Ev, Project Which Is Funded Through A 100 Million Dollar Grant From The U.S. Department Of Energy.