What is the emission standard for vehicles from 2012?
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Vehicles from 2012 are generally classified as China IV emission standard, with a small portion meeting China V standards. The methods to determine China IV emission standards are as follows: 1. The simplest and most direct way is to check the vehicle's environmental protection label, which has a clear mark on the back. 2. Visit the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center to inquire. 3. Bring the vehicle registration certificate (original or copy) to the vehicle management office for inquiry. 4. For new vehicles, check the vehicle's factory certificate of conformity. Generally, the vehicle's certificate of conformity is kept at the vehicle management office. A rough distinction can be made based on the year of vehicle registration: 1. Vehicles registered after 2015 are mostly China V. 2. Vehicles registered after 2008 are mostly China IV. 3. Vehicles registered in 2007 may be either China III or China IV. 4. Vehicles registered before 2007 are mostly below China IV, i.e., China II or China III. 5. Vehicles registered before 2005 are mostly China II.
I think most cars from 2012 meet the China IV emission standard, because the country began enforcing China IV in some regions from 2010 and implemented it nationwide by 2013, but new cars produced in 2012 generally already met the standard. China IV requires stricter exhaust control, such as gasoline with sulfur content below 50ppm, reducing nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions. At that time, automakers upgraded catalytic converters and engine management systems, adding OBD monitoring functions to diagnose emission issues in real time. If you paid attention when buying a car, dealers would usually highlight this environmental feature. The verification method is simple: check the environmental label on the windshield or the mark on the engine nameplate. Some remote vehicle models might have delayed implementation, but urban cars mostly comply with China IV. Knowing this is helpful for used car transactions, as certain cities restrict vehicles below China III.