When will China's National VI emission standard be implemented?
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National VI emission standard will be implemented in two phases: "National VI A" and "National VI B", with corresponding implementation dates on July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2023. Here is some information about the National VI standard: 1. Introduction: The National VI emission standard will be implemented in two phases: "National VI A" and "National VI B", with corresponding dates on July 1, 2020 and July 1, 2023. National VI A can be regarded as a transitional phase from National V to National VI. Some provinces and cities will implement the National VI standard ahead of schedule, with specific dates varying. 2. Regulations: After the implementation of the National VI emission standard, all vehicles sold and registered must meet the requirements of the National VI standard. Vehicles below this emission standard will be prohibited from being sold, registered, or transferred. National IV and National V vehicles can only be scrapped or relocated to regions where the National VI standard has not yet been implemented. 3. Legal provisions: Article 4, Clause 15 of the "Three-Year Action Plan for Winning the Blue Sky Defense War" issued by the State Council clearly stipulates that starting from July 1, 2019, key regions, the Pearl River Delta region, and the Chengdu-Chongqing region will implement the National VI emission standard ahead of schedule.
I remember the implementation of the China 6 emission standard was roughly divided into two phases. First, the China 6a phase came into effect on July 1, 2019, applying to new vehicle registrations in most regions, with major cities like Beijing and Shanghai taking the lead, requiring lower emissions from new vehicles. Then came the China 6b phase, which was fully implemented nationwide on July 1, 2020, enforcing even stricter regulations. I personally experienced this when buying a car—the used car market fluctuated significantly at that time because non-China 6 vehicles couldn't be sold in restricted areas, leading to a considerable drop in prices. When upgrading to a new car, I had to carefully check the certification to ensure it met the China 6 standard. Although it was a bit more expensive, it’s more cost-effective in the long run and contributes to cleaner air. I’d advise friends to familiarize themselves with local policies early to avoid future hassles when buying or selling cars. Nowadays, there are more China 6-compliant vehicles on the market, offering a wider range of choices.
