What is the difference between National 5 and National 6 vehicles?
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The biggest difference between National 5 and National 6 vehicles lies in their exhaust emissions. The National 5 standard sets the carbon monoxide limit at 1000mg/km, while the National 6a standard reduces it to 700mg/km, and the National 6b standard cuts it in half to just 500mg/km. Limits for other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter have also been significantly reduced. Specific details are as follows: 1. The difference in catalytic converters: The National 6 emission standard reduces particulate matter by 67% and nitrogen oxides by 77% compared to National 5, which can be simply understood as "the difference of one catalytic converter." 2. National 6a and National 6b: The National 6 standard is known as the strictest emission standard to date, implemented in phases with two emission limit schemes—National 6a and National 6b—rolled out in 2020 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, key regions with special requirements for atmospheric environmental management can implement the National 6 emission limits ahead of schedule.