When will Henan Province implement China 6 emission standards?

[LaBeau]

Henan Province implemented the China 6 emission standards on July 1, 2019. Here are the specific details about the implementation in Henan Province: 1. Pre-implementation: According to the "Three-Year Action Plan for Pollution Prevention and Control in Henan Province" issued on September 21, 2018, it was required that from July 1, 2019, the China 6 emission standards for motor vehicles would be implemented in advance across the province, promoting the use of gas vehicles that meet the China 6 standards. 2. Implementation: Starting from July 1, 2019, light-duty vehicles, gas vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles for urban uses such as buses, postal services, and sanitation registered and sold within the administrative region of Henan Province must comply with the China 6 standards. 3. Post-implementation: After the implementation of the China 6 standards, already registered in-use vehicles are not affected and can continue to be used as usual.

[DiAdam]

I've specifically researched this policy change. Henan province began implementing the China 6 emission standards on July 1, 2019. I remember it was quite a buzz in the automotive circle back then, with many car owners rushing to purchase China 5 vehicles before the end of June, as dealerships offered substantial discounts. The policy primarily targeted light-duty gasoline vehicles, such as family sedans and SUVs. Actually, the China 6 standard is divided into Phase a and Phase b. The relatively lenient China 6a was implemented in 2019, while the stricter China 6b wasn't mandated until 2023. This transition period gave automakers time to adjust their production lines, though nowadays most new cars on the market already meet China 6b standards. Zhengzhou, as the provincial capital, was the first to enforce it, with other cities following suit simultaneously.

[Victor]

Our province Henan has followed the national policy, officially entering the China 6 era in July 2019. I happened to be changing cars at that time and visited several 4S stores for comparison. I found that China 6 models were several thousand yuan more expensive than China 5 vehicles, but they hold their value better in the long run. The salesperson told me that technological upgrades led to increased costs, such as the installation of particulate filters. The vehicle management offices across the province were quite strict, halting registration procedures for China 5 vehicles directly after July 1. A friend who bought a China 5 car from another province and wanted to register it in Henan was turned back. Over the past two years, the smell of exhaust on the roads has indeed become lighter, showing the policy's effectiveness.

[LeTalia]

Henan implemented the China VI emission standards starting from July 2019, which was half a year later than Beijing and Shanghai but earlier than western provinces. I noticed significant fluctuations in the province's used car market after the policy took effect. The prices of China IV vehicles halved, China V vehicles remained drivable but depreciated rapidly, while China VI vehicles became highly sought-after. Enforcement was consistent across regions – I've witnessed environmental road checks in both Luoyang and Nanyang. A friendly suggestion for those planning to buy cars: pay attention to this timeline. Vehicles manufactured after July 2019 must comply with China VI standards. For new car purchases now, directly opt for China VI-B standard, which will become mandatory nationwide after July 2023.

[LaAllie]

As a car enthusiast, I remember that in the summer of 2019, Henan suddenly implemented the China 6 emission standard, catching many parallel import car dealers off guard. The inventory of China 5 Middle East version Prados across the province was sold at discounts of over 100,000 yuan, and a friend took advantage of the chaos to get a good deal. The policy mainly targeted two aspects: new vehicle registration and cross-region transfers. Environmental inspection stations added OBD diagnostic port checks, and older vehicles that failed to meet emission standards had to install exhaust gas treatment devices. Over the past three years, there has been a noticeable decrease in vehicles emitting black smoke on the streets, and the number of smoggy days in Zhengzhou has also reduced compared to before. With unified enforcement standards across regions, cross-province transfers within Henan are not affected.

[SanSarah]

Having driven in Henan for over a decade, the 2019 National VI emission standard policy remains fresh in memory. At that time, dealerships across the province were clearing inventory with unprecedented discounts on National V vehicles. When the policy was first introduced, many worried about older vehicles being phased out, but it actually didn't affect vehicles already in use. The environmental protection bureau mainly controlled new vehicle registration—cars purchased after July 1st had to meet National VI certification. Gas stations were particularly busy for a while because National VI vehicles required new gasoline grades. Now, locally produced vehicles from Henan-based brands like Great Wall and BYD meet the latest emission requirements right off the production line. The policy was implemented uniformly across the province, with no staggered rollout between Zhengzhou and other cities.