What do the letters F, D, and A on green license plates represent?

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Sara
07/29/25 7:37pm
Green license plates with the letters D, F, and A represent the following: D stands for pure electric vehicles, while F represents plug-in hybrid vehicles. Below are relevant details: 1. Meaning: On April 18, 2016, to better distinguish and identify new energy vehicles and implement differentiated traffic management, China introduced special license plates for new energy vehicles. These plates primarily feature a green color scheme, symbolizing "green and environmental protection." 2. Special logo: The new energy vehicle license plates include a dedicated logo with a green background, representing electricity and new energy. The right side of the green circle features an electric plug design, while the left side has a colored section resembling the English letter "E" (Electric).
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