In which year were China III vehicles produced?
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The China III emission standard for vehicles was implemented on July 1, 2008. According to national regulations, starting from July 1, 2008, the "China III" emission testing standard became mandatory for motor vehicle exhaust emissions nationwide. This undoubtedly posed challenges for many automobile manufacturers, especially bus manufacturers, which are one of the main forces in the commercial vehicle sector, presenting both opportunities and challenges. The upgrade in emission standards is beneficial for environmental protection. Relevant information about vehicle emission standards is as follows: Introduction: Vehicle emission standards refer to the regulations on the content of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, including CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), PM (particulate matter, soot), etc. Implementation status: From January 1, 2004, Beijing changed the motor vehicle emission standard from Euro I to Euro II. By 2008, the Euro III standard was officially implemented.
As a car enthusiast, I often browse through automotive historical materials. China III vehicles were mainly produced starting around 2005. Back then, the country was advancing environmental policies, with the China III emission standards officially implemented in 2005. Automakers updated their technologies and launched new models accordingly. I remember that major cities like Beijing strictly enforced the standards in 2005, while other regions gradually followed, with nationwide adoption basically completed by 2007. China III vehicles continued production until 2011 when the China IV standards came into effect. I've found a 2007 China III vehicle in the used car market before—it ran smoothly but didn't have as good exhaust treatment as modern cars. Different models like older Volkswagen or Toyota vehicles from that period all met the China III standards. Nowadays, some classic models have high collectible value, and parts are still relatively easy to find during maintenance.
