When is the implementation date of the China VI emission standard in Shanghai?
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Shanghai implemented the China VIa standard on July 1, 2020, and the China VIb standard on July 1, 2023. The following are the differences between China V and China VI standards: 1. Different carbon monoxide emission requirements: China V vehicles have a carbon monoxide content of 1000mg per kilometer, while China VI vehicles have a carbon monoxide content of 500mg per kilometer. 2. Different implementation times: The China V standard was implemented nationwide on January 1, 2017, as the fifth stage of the national motor vehicle emission standard. The China VI standard has been implemented since July 1, 2019. 3. Different principles: During the China V stage, diesel vehicles had different emission standards, but China VI adopts a fuel-neutral principle.
Back then, I happened to be in the market for a car change. I remember Shanghai implemented the China 6 emission standard starting from July 1, 2019. At that time, the policy wasn't uniformly enforced nationwide yet—Shanghai was ahead of the curve. All new cars had to meet this new standard, otherwise they couldn't get Shanghai license plates. I managed to dispose of my old China 5-compliant vehicle just before the deadline to avoid traffic restrictions and potential losses. The used car market was buzzing with activity too. When I bought my new car, the salesperson mentioned how abruptly the policy had raised emission requirements—essentially forcing vehicles to reduce polluting gases like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, with stricter controls. It's genuinely beneficial for our environment. That summer of 2019, the air quality was terrible, but after implementation, I gradually noticed breathing became easier outdoors. Nowadays, car buyers must pay attention to this standard to avoid complications. Overall, it's a good policy—pushing automakers to promote more new energy vehicles and encouraging drivers to upgrade their cars proactively.
