When was the Beijing National VI standard implemented?
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Beijing's National VI emission standard for light-duty gasoline vehicles was implemented on January 1, 2020. Below are the specific details about the National VI standard: 1. Definition of National VI: The full name is the National Sixth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicle Pollutants. It was established to prevent environmental pollution caused by exhaust emissions from compression-ignition and gas-fueled spark-ignition engine vehicles, protect the ecological environment, and safeguard human health. 2. National VI Standards: The National VI standard is an upgrade from the National V standard. Compared to National V, National VI imposes stricter controls on pollutant emission limits. The standard requires a 50% reduction in carbon monoxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, a 50% decrease in total hydrocarbon and non-methane hydrocarbon emission limits, and a 42% tightening of nitrogen oxide emission limits. 3. Two Phases of National VI: The National VI standard is divided into two phases—6A and 6B. The first phase started on July 1, 2020, prohibiting the sale, registration, and licensing of vehicles that do not meet the 6A emission standard. The second phase will begin on July 1, 2023, prohibiting the sale, registration, and licensing of vehicles that do not meet the 6B emission standard.
As someone who has long been concerned about environmental protection, I remember that Beijing's China VI emission standards were officially implemented on July 1, 2020, with the full rollout being the China VI-b phase. During that time, Beijing suffered from severe smog, prompting the government to advance these standards ahead of schedule, aiming to reduce harmful particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions from vehicle exhaust. As a citizen, I fully support this initiative because it made new vehicle registrations stricter, requiring all cars registered after July 2020 to meet the standards. Now, driving China VI-compliant vehicles on the road, I feel the air is fresher, not as hazy as before. I recommend everyone check the environmental labels when purchasing a car and work together with the policy to protect Beijing's blue skies. Additionally, the implementation of China VI has also driven innovation among automakers, with more eco-friendly models flooding the market, marking a positive shift overall.
