What Year Are China III Vehicles From?
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China's National III emission standard was officially implemented on July 1, 2007, and the National IV standard came into effect on July 1, 2010, marking the end of the National III era. Generally speaking, vehicles produced between 2007 and 2010 comply with the National III standard. Below is information about the National VI standard: 1. China has divided the National VI standard into two phases: National VI A and National VI B. 2. National VI A can be considered a transitional phase from National V to National VI, with less stringent emission requirements compared to National VI B. Therefore, National VI B represents the complete and true National VI standard. 3. The official implementation date for the National VI A standard is set for July 1, 2020. The official implementation date for the National VI B standard is set for July 1, 2023.
As a car enthusiast, I find this topic about China III vehicles quite interesting. China III refers to the third stage of China's motor vehicle pollutant emission standards, which was implemented nationwide starting from July 1, 2007. That means most new vehicles produced in 2007 and later comply with the China III standard. Technically speaking, it requires cars to significantly reduce emissions of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides compared to the previous China II standard, forcing automakers to upgrade engines and exhaust treatment systems to meet the requirements. I remember with the Beijing Olympics approaching, the government pushed this urgently, so almost all vehicles after 2007 were China III compliant. If you're curious about specific years, you can generally check the vehicle's identification plate or registration certificate for confirmation, typically covering the period from 2007 to 2010, as the China IV standard was introduced at the end of 2010. Knowing these years helps car experts assess a vehicle's technical level and environmental friendliness, which is quite useful.
