In which year did China IV vehicles start production?
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China IV vehicles started production in 2011. Vehicles compliant with China IV emission standards were manufactured between 2011 and 2017. Below is an introduction to China IV emission standards: 1. China IV emission standard is the national fourth-stage motor vehicle pollutant emission standard. It requires a 50% reduction in various emissions compared to China III. The China IV standard was implemented in 2011 and remained in effect until 2018 when the China V standard was introduced. 2. China IV emission standard requirements: Hydrocarbon emission values must be below 0.1g/km, carbon monoxide emission values below 1.0g/km, nitrogen oxide emission values below 0.08g/km, with no PM (particulate matter) requirements.
As an enthusiast who enjoys delving into automotive history, I learned that China's National IV-compliant vehicles began production around 2010. That year, China introduced the fourth-stage emission standards, which were officially enforced on January 1, 2011. However, many automakers had already started producing and selling new models meeting National IV standards in 2010. For instance, joint-venture brand vehicles like Volkswagen and Toyota launched in spring 2010 prominently advertised their compliance with National IV requirements. This marked a significant transition period—the upgrade from National III to National IV improved pollutant control levels, with upgrades to engines and catalytic systems making vehicles cleaner and more environmentally friendly. Cars from 2010 remain popular in the used-car market due to their compliant emissions and reasonable pricing. Personally, I recommend checking the registration certificate or environmental label when purchasing a car—vehicles from around 2010 typically meet National IV standards. This change greatly influenced urban traffic restriction policies and represented a major advancement in the automotive industry.
