In which year were China V trucks produced?
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Most China V trucks were produced after 2017, as the China V emission standard was only implemented starting from 2017. Below is an introduction to China V: 1. Overview: The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as the "China V Standard", has an emission control level equivalent to the European Union's fifth-stage emission standard currently in effect. The EU began implementing this standard in 2009, imposing stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter emitted by motor vehicles. 2. Implementation Time: The China V Standard was implemented nationwide starting from January 1, 2017.
I remember when I was driving trucks for long-distance hauls, the introduction of the China V emission standards sparked quite a bit of discussion. The official production of China V trucks started around 2017, as the national environmental policy required heavy-duty diesel vehicles to comply with the new standards by January 1, 2018. Many automakers began manufacturing these vehicles in advance during 2017. The key point is that these standards reduced nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions, significantly improving air quality—I personally witnessed the improvement in roadside test data. As a driver, upgrading meant switching to higher-grade fuel, which came with slightly higher costs, but in the long run, it was beneficial for environmental protection. Later, the even stricter China VI standards were introduced, but China V trucks were quite popular at the time, and you can still find many in the used truck market today. They’re also easier to maintain compared to older models.