What is the Chinese equivalent of Euro 5?
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Euro 5 emission standards are roughly equivalent to China's National IV emission standards. Below is an introduction to European standards: 1. European standards are implemented through the emission regulations of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) and the emission directives of the European Economic Community (EEC), which is now the European Union (EU). The ECE emission regulations are voluntarily recognized by participating countries, while the EEC or EU emission directives are mandatory for participating countries. 2. The European regulations (directives) for vehicle emissions had already gone through several phases before 1992. Europe began implementing Euro I (Euro I type-approval emission limits) in 1992, Euro II (Euro II type-approval and production conformity emission limits) in 1996, Euro III (Euro III type-approval and production conformity emission limits) in 2000, and Euro IV (Euro IV type-approval and production conformity emission limits) in 2005.
Europe's Euro 5 emission standards are basically equivalent to China's National 5 (Guo Wu) emission standards. The two are quite close in terms of limits, such as controlling pollutants like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, with similar levels of strictness. In actual vehicle inspections, Euro 5 vehicles imported into China are often directly treated as National 5 compliant. However, the testing methods differ slightly, with Europe emphasizing real-world driving tests, while the Chinese standards focus more on laboratory simulations. Understanding this is crucial for car owners, especially in big cities with driving restrictions, as National 5 vehicles might still be allowed to drive for now. It's advisable to check the vehicle registration certificate carefully when buying a car to ensure compliance with local environmental requirements. Now that the country is pushing for National 6 standards, which are even stricter and contribute more to air purification, I believe paying attention to emissions is not just about avoiding fines but also about adding points to our health.
