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EVConnecticut - Electric Vehicles FAQ
The term "electric vehicles" is an umbrella that covers many types of vehicles including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEVs). We will explain these terms and answer some frequently asked questions people typically have when discussing electric vehicles.
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Learn about DEEP’s air compliance assurance program which utilizes source monitoring, inspection, report review, administrative enforcement and a variety of other tools to ensure that the operation of sources of air pollution and related activities comply with all applicable orders, permits, the Connecticut General Statutes, and the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
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Mobile sources include a variety of vehicles, engines and equipment, and can be classified as either on-road mobile sources (e.g. trucks, buses, passenger cars, motorcycles) or off-road mobile sources (e.g. construction equipment, lawn, garden and snow equipment, personal recreation equipment, locomotives, marine vessels etc.)
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Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) are uncapped trading systems that sources of air emissions earn by reducing emissions below a specified rate. Learn about Continuous Emission Reduction Credits (CERCs), Discrete Emission Reduction Credits (DERCs), and more.
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Learn about wood burning as an alternative source of energy and the steps that can help to reduce the impact of nuisance odors and wood smoke particles.