In which year was China V implemented?
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China V standard was implemented from January 2017 to July 2021. Below are detailed introductions about China V standard: 1. Overview: The National Fifth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicles, abbreviated as "China V standard", has emission control levels equivalent to the European Union's Euro 5 emission standard currently in effect. It imposes stricter limits on vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM). 2. Effects: Compared with China IV standard, the new standard reduces NOx emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and 43% for heavy-duty vehicles. After implementing China V standard, it is estimated that annual new vehicles can reduce NOx emissions by approximately 1,000 tons per year.
I remember the China V emission standards were implemented in phases, with different timelines across regions. As a veteran truck driver with 20 years of experience, I'm well aware of the nationwide mandatory enforcement that took effect on January 1, 2017. But major cities like Beijing and Shanghai moved faster, implementing the standards as early as the beginning of 2016. Back then, we long-haul drivers faced particular headaches, as some provinces enforced strict checks - China IV vehicles were directly denied license plate registration. To confirm whether your vehicle meets China V standards, the most accurate method is to check the supplementary page of the vehicle license, where the emission standard is clearly marked. Nowadays, when buying used cars, special attention must be paid to this - vehicles below China V standards face driving restrictions in many cities.
