What is the emission standard for cars manufactured in 2014?
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Vehicles manufactured in 2014 have two emission standards: China IV and China V. Methods to check the vehicle emission standard: The vehicle's environmental protection label indicates the exhaust emission standard. More information about national motor vehicle emission standards is as follows: 1. On December 21, 2010, the General Office of the Ministry of Environmental Protection issued the "Reply on the Implementation Date of the Fourth Stage of National Motor Vehicle Emission Standards," which appropriately adjusted the implementation date of the China IV standard for motor vehicles. 2. In December 2010, it was announced that the implementation of the China IV standard for compression-ignition engines (i.e., vehicle diesel engines) and vehicles would be postponed for one year. Starting from January 1, 2012, new compression-ignition vehicles (referring to diesel vehicles) that do not meet the China IV standard requirements cannot be sold or registered, and new compression-ignition engines that do not meet the China IV standard requirements cannot be sold or put into use.
Most vehicles produced in 2014 complied with the China IV emission standards. I recall that was during a transitional period for national emission policies—China IV was implemented starting in 2011 and remained applicable until China V took effect in 2017. By 2014, nearly all new vehicles met China IV requirements, though some models might have varied slightly due to production timing or regional factors, such as imported cars or pilot models being earlier or later. You can check your vehicle’s green book (registration certificate), where the emission details are clearly stated. Driving a China IV-compliant car daily poses no issues, with reasonable fuel consumption, though emissions testing during annual inspections is stricter compared to China V or VI standards, and some cities impose restrictions in low-emission zones. Regular maintenance of the catalytic converter is recommended to ensure emissions compliance and preserve resale value. Overall, there’s no need to worry about environmental concerns—just drive with peace of mind.