Can vehicles meeting China V emission standards still be licensed?
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Yes, they can. Below is an introduction to China VI emission standards: 1. Concept: The China VI Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standards refer to the standards formulated to implement the "Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China," aiming to prevent pollution from the exhaust of compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. 2. Comparative improvements: On May 26, 2021, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced at a regular press conference that starting from July of that year, China would fully implement the China VI emission standards for heavy-duty diesel vehicles, marking the country's automotive standards fully entering the China VI era and basically achieving alignment with developed countries in Europe and the United States. Compared to the China V standards, the China VI standards for heavy-duty vehicles reduce nitrogen oxide and particulate matter limits by 77% and 67%, respectively.
I encountered the same issue when buying a car. Most places no longer allow new license plate registrations for China V emission standard vehicles. After the China VI standard was implemented in 2019, major cities like Beijing and Shanghai basically banned new vehicle registrations. However, used car transactions might still be eligible for plate registration, such as when relocating from another province in some smaller cities. It's advisable to check the latest policies with the local DMV or official websites before purchasing. I heard electric vehicles are trending now, and China V cars are environmentally outdated. It might be better to go for the new standard vehicles to save money and hassle. The used car market still has China V vehicles circulating, but be cautious about the transfer process to avoid being scammed. Consult early and act promptly, don't wait until policies become stricter.
