When will China VI vehicles be implemented?
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China VI was fully implemented nationwide on July 1, 2020. Here is the relevant information: 1. Vehicle emission standards refer to the limits set for harmful gases in vehicle exhaust, such as carbon monoxide, NOx, particulate matter, and soot. As vehicle emissions increasingly contribute to environmental pollution, the government has begun formulating policies to restrict vehicle emissions. Since the implementation of China I standards in 2000, six sets of policy standards have been successively updated, with China VI currently in effect. 2. Compared to the nationwide China V standards currently in place, the China VI emission standards are more stringent, significantly reducing vehicle pollutants. For example, in light-duty vehicles, carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons, and non-methane hydrocarbons are reduced by 50%, and nitrogen oxides by 42%.
As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I still remember how poor the air quality was when emission standards were more lenient. China's National VI standard was implemented in phases: the National VI-A standard was first introduced in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai on July 1, 2019, followed by a nationwide rollout for light-duty vehicles on July 1, 2020. However, the truly stringent National VI-B standard was mandatorily enforced starting July 1, 2023, requiring all newly produced vehicles to comply with this standard before being sold. Why was this done? To tackle air pollution and reduce harmful emissions from vehicle exhaust. From my personal experience, new cars are indeed a bit more expensive now, but they feature more advanced technology, run quieter, and are more environmentally friendly—worth it in the long run. I advise car buyers to avoid older National V vehicles when purchasing used cars to prevent future travel restrictions from affecting their mobility.
