What is the code name for China V?
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China V refers to the National Fifth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicle Pollutants, which was issued on September 17, 2013, and officially implemented nationwide in 2017. As of 2019, China was still implementing the China V emission standard, but some cities began implementing the China VIa emission standard on July 1, 2020. Below is an introduction to automobile emission standards: Automobile emission standards regulate the content of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, such as CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulate matter, soot). These standards were first introduced in China in 2004. The implementation of automobile emission standards helps promote environmental protection and reduce pollution.
The term 'Guo Wu' is referred to as China V or National V, which is the abbreviation for China's fifth-stage vehicle emission standards. I recall when I visited a 4S store to check out used cars last time, the salesperson emphasized that this car complies with the China V standard, meaning it adheres to the latest regulations implemented since 2017, effectively reducing nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions. When selecting a China V-compliant vehicle, it's important to note that the manufacturing date should be after 2016; otherwise, it might face issues during the annual inspection, affecting license plate registration or road rights. In the long run, these standards help improve urban smog, and personally, I also prefer to choose vehicles with lower emissions.
In my car repair experience, customers often ask what China V means—it stands for the fifth-stage emission requirements, primarily controlling harmful substances in exhaust. Simply put, vehicles must pass stricter tests, such as ensuring the OBD system functions properly, or they may face penalties on the road. During repairs, specialized equipment must be used for inspection. If it's an older vehicle below China V standards, I recommend upgrading or retiring it promptly to avoid future troubles.
