What is the emission standard for 2014 vehicles?
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2014 vehicles comply with the China V emission standard. The China Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as the 'China V Standard,' has an emission control level equivalent to the Euro 5 emission standard currently implemented in Europe. It imposes stricter limits on motor vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. From China I to China IV, each upgrade in the standard reduces vehicle pollution by 30% to 50%. The following is an introduction to the implementation years of emission standards: 1. China I Standard: Nationwide implementation on July 1, 2001, mainly targeting restrictions on carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulate emissions. 2. China II Standard: Nationwide implementation on July 1, 2004, requiring a 30% reduction in carbon monoxide and a 55% reduction in hydrocarbons and carbon oxides. 3. China III Standard: Nationwide implementation on July 1, 2007, requiring a 40% reduction in total pollutant emissions compared to China II. 4. China IV Standard: Nationwide implementation on July 1, 2010, requiring a 50% to 60% reduction compared to China III. 5. China V Standard: Nationwide implementation on January 1, 2018, requiring a 25% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions compared to China IV. 6. China VI Standard: China VIa nationwide implementation on July 1, 2020, and China VIb nationwide implementation on July 1, 2023.
In China, vehicles from 2014 generally comply with the National IV emission standard. I remember when I bought my car that year, most regions were enforcing this requirement. The National IV standard was introduced to reduce exhaust pollution, imposing stricter regulations compared to the previous National III standard, such as limiting carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide emissions. I believe this was beneficial for environmental protection, although some major cities have now upgraded to National V or VI standards. If your car was manufactured in 2014, I recommend checking the environmental label or the records in the vehicle's green book, as cities like Beijing began implementing National V standards around 2013. Don’t underestimate the importance of the emission level—it affects vehicle transfer and traffic restriction policies. If city policies change, your car might face restrictions. As a car owner, I always pay attention to emission conditions during annual inspections to ensure my car remains in good condition and can be driven for a long time.
