When did Beijing implement the China 6 emission standard?
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Beijing implemented the China 6 emission standard on January 1, 2020. The China 6 standard refers to the regulations established to implement the Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China and the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to prevent environmental pollution caused by exhaust emissions from compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. Methods to check a vehicle's emission standard include: 1. Checking the vehicle's environmental protection label; 2. Querying through the website of the Motor Vehicle Exhaust Pollution Supervision and Management Center; 3. Checking the vehicle's factory certificate; 4. Making a rough judgment based on the year of vehicle registration; 5. Visiting the vehicle management office with the original or a copy of the motor vehicle registration certificate for inquiry.
Last time I was changing cars in Beijing, I specifically checked the implementation date of China 6 emission standards. It turned out that the China 6b standard was officially implemented on July 1, 2019. Back then, the policy had just been introduced, and many old inventory cars were being sold at discounted prices. I almost got a good deal. This policy had a significant impact, mainly aimed at reducing exhaust pollution and improving air quality. As a major city, Beijing took the lead in implementing this, requiring all newly registered vehicles to comply with China 6 standards. I recommend checking the emission standards with the 4S store before buying a car to avoid purchasing an older China 5 model that might not be road-legal. In the long run, this policy has been quite effective, with much less urban smog, although new car prices were initially a bit inflated but have since stabilized. For ordinary people choosing a car, it's important to consider both fuel consumption and environmental protection. China 6 vehicles are actually more fuel-efficient and run smoother.
