After which year are cars compliant with China V emission standards?
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Cars manufactured after July 1, 2017, comply with the China V emission standard. Below is a detailed introduction to the China V standard: Implementation of China V: The China V standard was issued on December 18, 2013, after which various regions across the country began to gradually implement the China V standard. Starting from July 1, 2017, the China V emission standard was fully implemented nationwide. After this date, new cars not compliant with China V could not be registered. Improvements of China V over China IV: Compared to the Phase IV standard, the implementation of the China V standard significantly reduces vehicle pollutant emissions. New cars' nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions can be reduced by 25% and 80%, respectively, while emissions from in-use vehicles can be reduced by 10% to 15% overall, which is of great significance for improving air quality.
I've been researching automotive emission standards for quite some time and found that China 5 standards became mandatory from January 1, 2018. This means most new vehicles produced and sold after 2018 are China 5 compliant models. Compared to older standards, China 5 imposes stricter limits, primarily reducing nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions, prompting many automakers to upgrade their engines and aftertreatment systems. Checking for China 5 compliance is simple: look for the "China 5" mark on the vehicle conformity certificate or nameplate. Personally, I believe this significantly benefits the environment by helping reduce smog issues. When buying used cars, post-2018 vehicles are more eco-friendly and hold their value better. By the way, some early models like certain 2017 vehicles also meet China 5 standards, but 2018 marks the guaranteed turning point. In short, when upgrading your car, choosing models produced after 2018 is more reliable.