What is the emission standard for vehicles in 2014?
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Vehicles from 2014 could comply with either China IV or China V emission standards. More details about emission standards are as follows: 1. The government implements strict emission standards to regulate automakers, encouraging them to produce more environmentally friendly vehicles. At the same time, these strict standards help phase out older vehicles that fail to meet emission requirements. 2. By 2019, various regions and cities across the country had gradually begun implementing the China VI standard. The China VI standard introduced in 2019 was the China VIa standard, serving as a transitional standard between China V and China VI. The true China VI standard is the China VIb standard, which is considerably more stringent.
Recalling when I bought a car in 2014, the emission standard at that time was China IV. I paid close attention to this because choosing a car involved considering annual inspections and fuel efficiency. Most new cars that year were China IV compliant, while some older models still adhered to China III. However, cities emphasized environmental protection, making China IV the mainstream. It significantly reduced tailpipe emissions, which greatly impacted daily drivers like me—for instance, using cleaner fuel became more straightforward. Looking back now, the transition from China IV to China V began in 2015, so when buying a used car, it's essential to check the records from that year to avoid being misled into thinking it meets a higher standard.
