How much longer can National III standard vehicles be driven?
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National III emission standard vehicles may only be allowed to operate for 2 more years. There is no precise timeline as regulations vary by region. Introduction to National III standard: The National III standard represents China's third-stage vehicle emission requirements, equivalent to the Euro III emission standards in terms of tailpipe pollutant levels. The key difference is that new vehicles must be equipped with an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system. This system features increased monitoring points and enhanced detection capabilities, with oxygen sensors installed at both the inlet and outlet of the three-way catalytic converter. Through real-time emission monitoring, compliance is strictly controlled, ensuring better enforcement of Euro III emission standards. Latest policy on National III vehicle retirement: Under current domestic policies, there is no mandatory retirement timeline for private passenger vehicles, only a recommended retirement guideline after reaching 600,000 kilometers. For light trucks and batch vehicles, the mandatory retirement period is 10 years, extendable up to 5 additional years. National III heavy trucks have a maximum mandatory retirement period of 15 years. Even if there are plans to phase out National III vehicles, this would likely occur after the full implementation of National VI standards, which isn't expected until 2023. Therefore, there remains ample time before National III vehicles face retirement deadlines.
