When will Shanxi implement the China 6 emission standard?
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Shanxi implemented the China 6 emission standard on July 1, 2019. Below is relevant information about China 6: 1. Starting from July 1, 2019, new vehicle registrations that do not meet the notification requirements will not be processed by the traffic management department of the public security authorities. 2. Sales enterprises should organize and arrange sales plans in advance, clearly display the relevant content of this notice at their business premises, fulfill the obligation to inform purchasers of this notice, and provide written reminders when signing sales contracts with purchasers. 3. Before July 1, 2019 (excluding), for light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty diesel vehicles for urban use that have been sold and issued a unified motor vehicle sales invoice but have not yet completed registration under the China 5 emission standard, the traffic management department of the public security authorities may process the registration.
As someone who has been driving for a long time, Shanxi Province implemented the National 6 emission standard as early as July 1, 2019, rolling it out alongside provinces like Beijing and Tianjin, mainly to reduce tailpipe pollution. When I bought my car, I paid special attention to the emission label. Now, the National 6b standard has become widespread, with nationwide enforcement starting in July 2023, but for Shanxi car owners, it took effect in 2019. I recommend checking the vehicle's emission certificate before buying a car to avoid purchasing older models that might cause issues during annual inspections. Environmental policies have been advancing quickly, and the air quality has indeed improved, though some older cars in the used car market have depreciated. Remember to maintain your car regularly—keeping emissions compliant can also save you some fuel costs.
