What is the current vehicle emission standard in China?

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The current vehicle emission standard in China is the China VI standard, which stands for the National Sixth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicles. The formulation of the China VI standard is based on the needs of China's national conditions and integrates both European and American standards. It no longer differentiates between gasoline and diesel vehicles, meaning the China VI standard surpasses Euro 6 to become one of the strictest vehicle emission standards in the world. Below are details about the China VI standard: 1. Emission Limits: The China VI standard is an upgrade from China V, imposing stricter controls on pollutant emissions. Compared to China V, the China VI standard reduces carbon monoxide emissions from gasoline vehicles by 50%, total hydrocarbons and non-methane hydrocarbons by 50%, and tightens nitrogen oxide emissions by 42%. 2. Implementation Timeline: The China VI standard is divided into two phases, 6A and 6B. The first phase, starting from July 1, 2020, prohibits the sale, registration, and licensing of vehicles that do not meet the 6A standard. The second phase, starting from July 1, 2023, extends these prohibitions to vehicles not meeting the 6B standard. However, these dates represent the national timeline, and some regions have already decided to implement the standard ahead of schedule.