How to Check the National Emission Standard on the Vehicle License?
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The vehicle license does not indicate the emission standard of the car. The emission standard of the vehicle can be checked by looking at the environmental protection label in the upper right corner of the car's windshield to determine which national emission standard it meets. Below is relevant information about China's automotive emission standards: 1. Introduction to Automotive Emission Standards: Automotive emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases such as CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulate matter, soot) emitted from vehicle exhaust. 2. Current Status of China's Automotive Emission Standards: China has its own national conditions, and the background for implementing emission standards differs from that of Europe. The most directly involved issue is the urban-rural disparity. Therefore, China should have its own standards. The pollutant emission limits in China's motor vehicle pollutant emission standards are generally equivalent to the EU emission standards, so similar terms are used domestically. However, there are still certain technical differences between the two.
It's actually not difficult to check the national emission standard on the vehicle license. Experience tells me to mainly look at the registration information section on the second page, where there's an 'Environmental Standard' or similar field that directly states the emission level, such as China IV or China V. If you can't find it, check the vehicle model number field - the starting letter of the model code often represents the emission standard, like G4 for China IV. I learned this when I first bought my car because vehicles with lower emission standards get fined in urban restricted zones - one fine costs me several tanks of gas. Cars with higher emission standards are more environmentally friendly and appreciate in resale value, so I make it a habit to photograph my vehicle license before annual inspections. Since developing this habit, driving into the city has become much more worry-free and has reduced hassles.
