What National Emission Standard Does a 2008 Vehicle Belong To?
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In 2008, there were vehicles meeting National II, National III, and National IV emission standards. To accurately determine the emission standard of a specific vehicle, it is necessary to identify the brand and model of the vehicle from that year. Below is some information about automotive emission standards: Introduction: Automotive emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, including CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulate matter, soot). Development Background: With the increasing severity of vehicle exhaust pollution, legislation on vehicle emissions became imperative. As early as the 1960s and 1970s, countries around the world established corresponding regulations and systems for vehicle emissions. These strict regulations have driven advancements in vehicle emission control technologies. As these technologies continue to improve, the formulation of higher standards has become possible.
My 2008 Buick Excelle is a China III emission standard vehicle. The salesperson specifically reminded me about this standard when I bought the car. Actually, most cars sold nationwide in 2008 complied with China III standards, with only major cities like Beijing and Shanghai implementing China IV standards ahead of schedule that year. I remember during last year's annual inspection, the staff asked about the emission standard - many cities have started restricting China III vehicles now. Emission standards significantly impact used car residual values; my friend sold his 2008 China III car last year for over 10,000 yuan less than a same-year China IV model. During periods of severe air pollution, our city even imposes temporary bans on China III vehicles.
