In which year was the China V standard implemented?
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China V was implemented in 2012. Here is relevant information about China V emission standards: 1. Differences from China IV: Compared to China IV standards, the new standard reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and 43% for heavy-duty vehicles. Taking Shanghai's annual vehicle registration volume of approximately 350,000 units as an example, it is estimated that annual NOx emissions could be reduced by about 1,000 tons from newly registered vehicles. Additionally, China's China V emission control level is equivalent to Europe's currently implemented Euro 5 emission standard. 2. Implementation requirements: The plan requires accelerating the upgrading of petroleum refining enterprises to improve fuel quality. The goal was to supply nationwide China IV-compliant gasoline by the end of 2013 and China IV-compliant diesel by the end of 2014. Key cities in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta, and Pearl River Delta were required to supply China V-compliant gasoline and diesel by the end of 2015, with nationwide supply of China V-compliant fuels to be achieved by the end of 2017.
The China 5 emission standard was officially implemented in 2017, and I remember it clearly because that was the year I changed my car right during the standard transition. After July 1, 2017, all newly sold light-duty vehicles had to comply with the China 5 standard, aiming to reduce exhaust pollution and improve air quality. Most cars before were China 4, with looser emission controls, but China 5 required automakers to improve technology to reduce nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions. When buying a car, checking the production date is crucial—look for the environmental label or confirm via VIN code that it’s from 2017 or later to avoid future policy restrictions. As an experienced driver, I recommend choosing China 5 cars as they are more reliable, usually more fuel-efficient, and more environmentally friendly. During the transition period, some rushed to buy China 4 stock cars, but now it’s clear that opting for China 5 was the wiser choice.
