Were China III Vehicles Mandatorily Scrapped in 2019?
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Many China III vehicles were mandatorily scrapped in 2019. The specific details are as follows: 1. The latest regulations indicate that the scrapping period for China III trucks is 15 years, while for private China III cars, the scrapping mileage is 600,000 kilometers. This means that some China III vehicles that have not yet met the scrapping standards were not mandatorily scrapped in 2019. However, by 2020, all China III vehicles were mandatorily scrapped. 2. To address national air pollution, the national emission standards have become increasingly stringent. This implies that automobile manufacturing must transition from traditional gasoline to new energy sources. The introduction of China VI standards directly resulted in China V vehicles being unable to be registered, China IV vehicles being unable to be transferred, and China III vehicles being directly phased out.
I'm in this industry, and in 2019, there was indeed no nationwide mandatory scrapping of China III vehicles. National policies stipulate that vehicle scrapping mainly depends on the age and mileage, such as reaching 15 years or 600,000 kilometers before entering the mandatory scrapping process. China III vehicles are those meeting the third emission standard, mainly produced between 2007 and 2010, and many hadn't reached that age by 2019. However, in some major cities like Beijing, local governments have introduced restrictions, limiting the driving of China III vehicles in urban areas or offering subsidies to encourage early retirement. I've also driven a China III vehicle before, and it felt usable at the time, but it's important to pay attention to local regulations to avoid breaking the law. This policy is for environmental protection, to reduce pollution, and it's best for everyone to regularly check emissions and vehicle conditions.
