When is the nationwide implementation time for China VI?
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China VI generally refers to the National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles. China VIa will be implemented starting from July 1, 2020, and China VIb will be implemented on July 1, 2023. Here is more knowledge about China VI: 1. Definition: National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles. 2. Issuing authority: Ministry of Environmental Protection, General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine. 3. Release date: December 23, 2016 is the release date, and the implementation date is January 1, 2021. 4. Implementation provinces: Provinces implementing China VI include Guangdong Province (excluding Guangzhou), Shanghai, Tianjin, Shandong Province, Shanxi Province, Hebei Province, Henan Province, Chongqing, Sichuan Province, Anhui Province, Zhejiang Province, Jiangsu Province, Shanxi Province, and Hainan Province.
The China VI standard refers to the National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles, which was implemented nationwide in two phases. First, China VIa was mandatorily enforced across the country starting from July 1, 2020, primarily targeting newly manufactured and sold light-duty vehicles, requiring cleaner emissions to reduce air pollution. Then came China VIb, which was fully implemented on July 1, 2023, with stricter requirements than China VIa, covering more vehicle types such as heavy-duty diesel vehicles. As a car owner, I went through this transition period and remember paying extra attention to emission labels when changing cars to avoid purchasing older models. Now, when selecting a car, I check the vehicle’s environmental information, as the upgraded standards benefit both engine performance and environmental protection. I recommend everyone to review vehicle certificates or consult dealers to ensure compliance. Environmental improvement is a positive change—cleaner air makes daily driving more reassuring.
