What is the symbol for China V?
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The symbol for China V is the letter 'V'. Additional information about China V is as follows: 1. The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, abbreviated as 'China V Standard', has an emission control level equivalent to the European Union's currently implemented Stage 5 emission standard. 2. Compared to the China IV standard, the new standard reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 25% for light-duty vehicles and 43% for heavy-duty vehicles. Based on Shanghai's annual vehicle registration volume of approximately 350,000 units, it is estimated that the annual reduction in NOx emissions from newly added vehicles would be around 1,000 tons.
Speaking of the China V symbol, I actually studied it in detail after buying my car. Back then, I purchased a domestic brand vehicle, and the dealer stuck a small green circular sticker on my windshield with "China V" or sometimes the Roman numeral "V" on it. This symbol is actually China's Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Label, indicating that the vehicle complies with the National Phase V Emission Standard. It means the vehicle's exhaust emissions are more strictly controlled, primarily reducing nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions, making it more environmentally friendly. I often drive around, and seeing this symbol reminds me that my car has passed the environmental protection certification. Nowadays, many urban areas impose restrictions on high-emission vehicles—for example, entering city zones requires this label, or you might face fines. The China V standard was fully implemented around 2017, cleaner than the previous China IV standard. Although the China VI standard has since been introduced, if your car is China V-compliant and well-maintained, it can still run for quite a while. The key is not to lose this symbol—during annual inspections, officials check it as proof of environmental compliance. If it gets damaged, you’ll need to get it reissued at the environmental bureau, which can be a hassle, but it’s for the greater good.
