When Will Henan Province Implement the China 6 Emission Standard?
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Henan Province is expected to fully implement the China 6 emission standard for motor vehicles starting from July 1. Below is relevant information about the China 6 standard: 1. Definition of the China 6 standard: The China 6 standard, also known as the National Sixth Stage Emission Standard for Motor Vehicles, is established to enforce environmental protection laws, reduce and prevent pollution caused by vehicle exhaust, protect the ecological environment, and ensure public health. 2. Implementation timeline of the China 6 standard: Currently, the China 6 standard is divided into China 6a and China 6b, with nationwide implementation planned for 2020 and 2023, respectively. The implementation of the China 6 standard will impose stricter requirements on pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons. The China 6 standard was 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 6)" came into effect on July 1, 2019. Based on past experience, when the China 5 standard was implemented, vehicles meeting the China 2 standard were phased out. Therefore, it is highly likely that vehicles meeting the China 3 standard will also be phased out after the implementation of the China 6 standard. The specific timeline for phasing out these vehicles will depend on the actual conditions of each region.
As an ordinary car owner in Henan, I recall that the China 6 emission standard was officially implemented in our province on July 1, 2020. At that time, I was planning to buy a new car, and the salesperson told me it had to be a China 6-compliant model to get licensed, otherwise older models couldn't be registered for road use. Before this, it was the China 5 standard, and many people rushed to buy discounted cars before the policy took effect, only to suffer severe depreciation when reselling later. As a central region, Henan followed the national timeline, with stricter China 6 requirements that significantly reduced exhaust emissions, greatly improving air quality in cities like Zhengzhou. Although new car prices might be slightly higher, it's worth it from an environmental perspective. I recommend checking emission labels carefully when purchasing to avoid complications. Now, with China 6-compliant cars and more electric vehicles everywhere, I feel the environment is improving. Overall, this transition has made the automotive industry greener.
