What are the differences between blue license plates and green license plates?
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The differences between blue license plates and green license plates are as follows: 1. Applicable vehicle types differ. Green plates are for new energy vehicles; blue plates are for conventional energy vehicles. 2. The number of digits on the license plate varies. Green plates have increased from 5 digits to 6 digits, using only two letters: D and F, where D represents pure electric and F represents hybrid. Blue plates have 5 digits. 3. Different technologies are used. Green plates employ new technologies, such as two-dimensional barcodes and anti-counterfeiting watermark marks, enhancing anti-counterfeiting performance, while blue plates do not. 4. Privileges vary in some regions. Green plates enjoy 'privileges,' such as being able to use bus lanes and being exempt from tail number restrictions, whereas blue plates have no such 'privileges.'
I've been driving for half my life, and the difference between blue and green license plates is most obvious in daily convenience. Blue plate cars run on gasoline—just fill up and you're good to go, but fuel prices fluctuate a lot, making maintenance costs higher. Green plate cars are new energy vehicles—just charge them up and they're ready to run, saving a lot of money. Charging stations are becoming more common, available in both urban and suburban areas, and these cars are quieter with faster acceleration. However, charging takes longer, and long trips require route planning, unlike refueling which takes just minutes. You can tell at a glance from the license plate color which type of car it is: blue plates are for conventional fuel vehicles, while green plates are for electric or hybrid vehicles. The government promotes green plates to encourage environmental protection. Since switching to a green plate car, my fuel costs have dropped to almost zero, and I've had fewer breakdowns—perfect for commuters. Overall, blue plate cars are more versatile, while green plate cars are smarter and more futuristic. Which one to choose depends on your lifestyle.
