What is the Chinese equivalent of Euro 5 emission standards?
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Euro 5 emission standards are equivalent to China's National Phase V, officially known as the National Fifth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicle Pollutants. These standards impose stricter limits on nitrogen oxides (NOx), hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) emissions from motor vehicles. The requirements of China's National Phase V standards are as follows: 1. Carbon monoxide emissions per kilometer driven must not exceed 1000 milligrams; 2. Non-methane hydrocarbon emissions per kilometer driven must not exceed 68 milligrams; 3. Nitrogen oxide emissions per kilometer driven must not exceed 60 milligrams; 4. PM (particulate matter) emissions per kilometer driven must not exceed 4.5 milligrams.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I'm quite familiar with emission standards like these. Euro 5 is the European standard, equivalent to China's National V standard, with similar limits on pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. I remember when I changed cars a few years ago, I specifically checked, and the salesperson said that imported Euro 5 vehicles had to meet National V standards to be registered, otherwise they wouldn't pass the annual inspection. At that time, it felt like China was progressing quickly, with stricter environmental regulations, making it more reassuring to drive National V vehicles in the city. If you're buying a used car or an imported car now and come across one labeled Euro 5, just treat it as National V. I suggest everyone pay attention to the environmental labels on vehicles to avoid driving restrictions, especially in big cities where older standard vehicles are already barred from entering urban areas.
