When were China III vehicles produced?

[StStephanie]

China III emission standards were implemented starting from 2008, meaning the oldest China III vehicles currently haven't reached 15 years of age. That said, privately-owned China III passenger vehicles won't face mandatory scrapping due to their large numbers in circulation, but commercial China III diesel vehicles are unlikely to escape this fate. Although this policy isn't implemented nationwide, most coastal provinces and developed regions have already begun enforcement. Here are relevant details: 1. Regulations: China has clear stipulations that no mandatory retirement age is set for private passenger vehicles, only a "guided scrapping" policy after reaching 600,000 kilometers. For light and heavy trucks, the mandatory scrapping age is 10 years, extendable up to 5 additional years, making the maximum mandatory scrapping age for China III trucks 15 years. 2. China III Standard: This is the abbreviated term for China's third-stage emission standards, equivalent to Euro III standards. It means the exhaust pollutant levels match Euro III requirements, with the key difference being that new vehicles must be equipped with an OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) system.