When Did China 5 Emission Standard Start?
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China 5 emission standard vehicles started production in 2012 and were implemented in 2013. The emission control level of China 5 standard is equivalent to the fifth stage emission standard being implemented in Europe. Here is some information about China 5 emission: China 5 vehicles refer to those that comply with the 'National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard'. The motor vehicle pollutant emission standard is formulated to implement environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent vehicle exhaust pollution to the environment, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. Extended content: Shortly after the implementation of China 5 standard, China 6 standard was quickly put on the agenda. Many regions implemented China 6 standard in advance. Taking Guangdong Province as an example, from July 1, 2019, newly registered vehicles in Guangdong Province must comply with China 6 emission standard. At that time, only China 6 standard new vehicles were available on the market, and vehicles transferred from other regions must also comply with China 6 standard.
I'm quite familiar with the implementation timeline of China's National V emission standards. The nationwide rollout for light-duty vehicles started on January 1, 2017, though many regions adopted it earlier. Beijing implemented its local Jing V standard as early as 2013, while eastern provinces like Jiangsu and Zhejiang fully adopted it by April 2016. For heavy-duty vehicles, the phase-in was more segmented - heavy-duty gas vehicles complied from July 2017, whereas heavy-duty diesel vehicles weren't mandated nationwide until January 2018. The emission standard upgrades significantly contributed to air quality improvement. I remember repair shops were busy upgrading catalytic converters for vehicle owners during the initial implementation. Nowadays, most vehicles on the road meet at least National V standards.
