When will Beijing implement China 6 emission standards?
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Beijing implemented the China 6 emission standards on January 1, 2020. Currently, the country divides the "China 6 standards" into two phases: "China 6a" and "China 6b", with plans to implement them nationwide uniformly in 2020 and 2023 respectively. Here is some relevant information about the China 6 emission standards: 1. The China 6 standards, officially known as the "National Sixth Stage Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles", were established to enforce environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent pollution from vehicle exhaust, protect the ecological environment, and ensure human health. 2. The China 6 standards were issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine on December 23, 2016, and June 22, 2018, respectively. The "Limits and Measurement Methods for Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (China VI)" came into effect on July 1, 2019. The implementation of the China 6 standards imposes stricter requirements on emissions such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons.
Beijing's China VI emission standard was officially implemented on July 1, 2019, specifically the more stringent China VI-b phase, directly skipping the relatively lenient China VI-a, demonstrating Beijing's leading role in environmental policies. As an ordinary citizen concerned about urban air quality, I personally experienced a noticeable reduction in street-level exhaust emissions during that period, with significantly fewer smoggy days. This is closely related to the China VI standard's strict limits on nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions. When purchasing new vehicles, we had to choose those with the China VI label, while China V vehicles were gradually phased out. Although the cost didn't change much for car owners, long-term respiratory health benefits were secured. Beijing adopted this approach due to significant urban pollution pressure. I anticipate that emission standards will become increasingly stringent in the future, with other cities nationwide following suit. This greatly contributes to building greener cities, making everyone feel more at ease when going out. I recommend stronger support for the transition to new energy vehicles.
