When is the implementation date of the China 6b standard?
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The implementation date of the China 6b standard is July 1, 2023. The specific implementation dates and related regulations of the China 6 standard are as follows: Specific implementation dates of the China 6 standard: The implementation time of the China 6 emission standard is divided into two phases: "China 6A" and "China 6B", with corresponding time points on July 1, 2020, and July 1, 2023. China 6A can be regarded as a transitional phase from China 5 to China 6. Some provinces and cities will implement the China 6 emission standard ahead of schedule, with specific times varying. Related regulations of the China 6 standard: After the implementation of the China 6 emission standard, all vehicles sold and registered must meet the requirements of the China 6 emission standard. Vehicles below the emission standard will be prohibited from sale, registration, and transfer. China 4 and China 5 emission vehicles can only be scrapped or relocated to regions where the China 6 standard has not yet been implemented.
I had been driving my old car until last year when I decided to buy a new one and noticed the China 6b emission standards. July 1, 2023, was the official nationwide implementation date, meaning all newly produced vehicles from that day onward had to comply with this emission standard. Some regions like Beijing had started pilot programs a few years earlier, but the nationwide rollout happened at this time. When I bought my car, I specifically chose one produced after July, and it feels great—less exhaust emissions and improved urban air quality. This policy has even impacted the used car market, making older standard vehicles less valuable. I recommend checking the environmental label when buying a car and avoiding older models just to save money. In the long run, it’s more cost-effective and eco-friendly. After all, air pollution affects health, and upgrading standards is a positive move that also pushes automakers to innovate technologically.
