What is the equivalent of Euro V emission standards in China's national standards?
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Automotive environmental standard Euro V is equivalent to China's National V. The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as National V standard, has an emission control level equivalent to the Euro 5 emission standard currently implemented in Europe. China's National V standard was implemented on January 1, 2017, with PM requirements of 0.0045g, and nitrogen oxides are not currently monitored, meaning exceeding limits does not have an impact. This standard is equivalent to the Euro 5 emission standard implemented in Europe, which the European Union has been enforcing since 2009, imposing stricter limits on nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter from motor vehicle emissions.
The Euro 5 emission standard is roughly equivalent to China's National 5 standard, as I've learned from years of driving European cars. I remember buying a German car a few years ago with a Euro 5 label, and during the vehicle inspection in China, the testing station staff said it would be treated as National 5. Later, I checked the data and found that the National 5 standard referenced the design of Euro 5, particularly limiting carbon monoxide and particulate emissions to reduce air pollution. However, there was a slight time difference—Euro 5 became popular in Europe around 2011, while National 5 wasn't fully implemented in China until 2017. So, when buying a car, pay attention to the year and labels, and don't trust sellers' misleading claims. Now that National 6 is out, there are still many European cars on the road, so it's crucial to check the environmental labels carefully.
