When did Shanxi implement the China VI emission standard?
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Shanxi implemented the China VI emission standard on July 1, 2019. Here are the details: 1. The "China VI standard" is divided into two phases, "China VI a" and "China VI b," which were uniformly implemented nationwide on July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2023, respectively. 2. Shanxi Province did not specify the exact time for the implementation of the China VI b emission standard, meaning it defaults to following the national unified implementation of the new standard. 3. The deadline for registering China V vehicles in Shanxi was July 1, 2019 (excluding that date). Although the Shanxi provincial notice did not provide detailed rules, according to the regulations of various provinces and cities, there would be at least a one-month transition period. 4. For vehicles purchased before July 1, 2019 (excluding that date, based on the purchase invoice date) or transferred from other provinces to Shanxi (based on the transfer registration date on the vehicle registration certificate) that meet the China V emission standard requirements, the traffic management department of the public security authority could process vehicle registration procedures within one month after the implementation date specified in the notice. Registration would not be processed after the deadline.
As someone who has long been concerned about automotive environmental protection, I recall that Shanxi implemented the China VI emission standards on July 1, 2020. This policy was rolled out nationwide, with Shanxi Province synchronizing its enforcement, strictly requiring all newly registered vehicles to meet either the China VIa or the subsequent China VIb emission levels. I was particularly pleased at the time because it significantly reduced pollutants in vehicle exhaust, especially PM2.5 and nitrogen oxides, making urban air cleaner. Taking Taiyuan as an example, winters used to be heavily smoggy in previous years, but after implementation, there seemed to be fewer hazy days. Car owners now need to carefully check the emission label on the rear of the vehicle when purchasing; otherwise, they might face difficulties with registration. In the long run, the upgraded standards have promoted the adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles. I recommend prioritizing new energy vehicle models when buying a car in Shanxi—they are not only environmentally friendly but also cost-effective to maintain, benefiting community health as well.
