When Did Henan Province Implement the China VI Emission Standard?

[AmeliaAnn]

The Department of Ecology and Environment of Henan Province issued the "Announcement No. 5 [2019] of the Department of Ecology and Environment of Henan Province on the Implementation of the National Phase VI Vehicle Emission Standards," declaring that the "China VI Emission Standard for Motor Vehicles" would be officially implemented in Henan Province starting from July 1, 2019. According to the announcement, the "China VI Standard" in Henan Province is implemented in phases: 1. Phase One: Starting from July 1, 2019, light-duty vehicles sold and registered within the administrative region of Henan Province must comply with the "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Light-Duty Vehicles (China VI)" (GB18352.6-2016) Phase 6a or 6b standards. Gas-powered vehicles produced, imported, sold, and registered in Henan Province must meet the "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)" (GB17691-2018) Phase 6a or 6b standards. Urban-use diesel vehicles sold and registered in Henan Province must comply with the "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)" (GB17691-2018) Phase 6a standards. 2. Phase Two: Starting from July 1, 2020, all urban-use heavy-duty diesel vehicles produced or imported within the administrative region of Henan Province must comply with the "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)" (GB17691-2018) Phase 6a standards. 3. Phase Three: Starting from July 1, 2021, all heavy-duty diesel vehicles produced, imported, sold, and registered within the administrative region of Henan Province must comply with the "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)" (GB17691-2018) Phase 6a standards.

[DeCatherine]

I'm from Henan and commute by car every day. I remember clearly that Henan implemented the China 6 emission standards on July 1, 2020. It was right in the middle of summer, and the news was all about the new policy taking effect. Since then, all newly produced and sold gasoline and diesel vehicles must meet the China 6 requirements. This had a significant impact on us ordinary car owners—for example, when buying a car, we had to make sure it was a China 6-compliant model, otherwise we couldn’t register it. The used car market was also affected, with prices of older models dropping quite a bit. What I noticed most was that the air got a little better; during morning rush hour traffic, it wasn’t as choking as before. Timing is crucial—before buying a car, it’s best to check the manufacturing date and emission standard to avoid wasted trips. I think the policy is good for the environment. Although the initial restrictions on older cars were inconvenient, in the long run, it makes cities more livable and driving more reassuring.