Were 2014 Trucks Compliant with China IV Emission Standards?
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2014-produced trucks all comply with China IV emission standards. The China IV emission standard was implemented starting from 2010 until the introduction of the China V standard in 2018. Therefore, vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2017 all adhere to the China IV standard. Below are methods to check a vehicle's emission standard level: 1. Check the environmental compliance label: The emission standard can be found on the back of the vehicle's environmental compliance label. 2. Check the vehicle conformity certificate number: The first page of the vehicle conformity certificate contains emission standard information, though it's not directly stated as 'China X' but rather as a string of characters. 3. Estimate based on manufacturing year: The vehicle's emission standard can be roughly estimated based on its manufacturing year. 4. Inquiry at the vehicle management office: Bring the vehicle registration certificate to the local vehicle management office for inquiry.
Honestly, as a car enthusiast, I've done a lot of research. Trucks from 2014 are typically China IV compliant. China mandatorily implemented the China IV emission standards on July 1, 2013, for all heavy-duty trucks. So new vehicles produced in 2014 had to meet this requirement, otherwise they couldn't be registered. I recommend checking the environmental information on the vehicle registration certificate or looking at the yellow label on the windshield—it should indicate China IV. If buying a used vehicle, don't just take the seller's word for it; it's best to use the VIN to check on the DMV website to avoid purchasing a refurbished older model. This is important because urban traffic restrictions are strict now. While China IV vehicles are currently acceptable, they might face upgraded requirements during annual inspections in the future. In summary, based on the policy timeline, over 90% of 2014 vehicles are China IV compliant, but the actual condition should be verified on-site. Don't overlook small exceptions in some remote areas.
