In which year did China V vehicles come out?
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China V emission standard vehicles started production in 2012. The China V emission control level is equivalent to the European Stage 5 emission standard. The specific regulations of the China V emission standard are as follows: 1. Carbon monoxide emission standard: The carbon monoxide emitted per kilometer driven must not exceed 1000 milligrams. 2. Non-methane hydrocarbon emission standard: The non-methane hydrocarbons emitted per kilometer driven must not exceed 68 milligrams. 3. Nitrogen oxide emission standard: The nitrogen oxides emitted per kilometer driven must not exceed 60 milligrams. 4. PM particulate matter emission standard: The PM particulate matter emitted per kilometer driven must not exceed 4.5 milligrams.
As someone who has long focused on automotive emission reduction, I recall that China V standard vehicles became widely adopted starting in 2017. That year, a new nationwide policy was implemented to reduce air pollution and improve urban air quality. Through my own research, I found that most new vehicles launched around 2017 were labeled with the China V standard, with significantly lower emission levels compared to China IV—particularly notable reductions in nitrogen oxides and particulate matter. This had visible effects in cities with severe smog, such as improved road visibility in Beijing and Shanghai. After the 2017 implementation, I observed stricter government inspections, the phasing out of older models, and accelerated upgrades by automakers. Although the China VI standard followed later, 2017 was a pivotal year when public attention shifted toward cleaner mobility.
