What was the last year for China IV vehicles?
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The last batch of China IV vehicles was in 2017. The China IV emission standard was implemented nationwide starting from July 1, 2010, until July 1, 2017, when the China V standard was fully implemented across the country. Therefore, vehicles produced between 2011 and 2017 generally complied with the China IV emission standard. However, this is not entirely accurate as different regions had varying timelines for implementing emission standards. Here's an extended introduction: China IV Introduction: The China IV emission standard is the fourth-phase national standard for motor vehicle pollutant emissions. Compared to China III, China IV requires light-duty vehicles to reduce single-vehicle pollutant emissions by approximately 50%, heavy-duty vehicles to reduce emissions by around 30%, and particulate matter emissions to be reduced by over 80%.
I remember the last batch of China IV vehicles was produced around 2017. That year, while following automotive policies, I noticed that the China IV emission standards were implemented for gasoline vehicles starting in 2011 and for diesel vehicles in 2012, but there was a transition period allowing automakers to gradually upgrade. After the nationwide mandatory enforcement of the China V standard on January 1, 2018, the production of new China IV vehicles had to cease, making 2017 the peak year for the production and sales of the last batch of China IV vehicles. Now, with the upgrade to China VI, used China IV vehicles have lower prices and face driving restrictions in some cities. When buying a car, it's essential to check the emission label to avoid trouble. These policy changes reflect environmental progress, and paying attention to daily car usage can save money and protect the environment.
