When will the China VI emission regulations be implemented?
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The implementation timeline for the China VI emission standards is divided into two phases: 1. Phase One: Starting from July 1, 2020, all vehicles sold and registered must comply with the China VI-A standard. 2. Phase Two: Starting from July 1, 2023, all vehicles sold and registered must comply with the China VI-B standard; some cities will implement the China VI light-duty vehicle emission standards ahead of schedule. Methods to distinguish whether a vehicle meets China VI-A or China VI-B standards are as follows: 1. Check the relevant content on the approval certificate. The vehicle certificate contains many key pieces of information, including the emission standard, which will clearly indicate the national emission standard the vehicle complies with. 2. Query through specialized websites. You can find specific vehicle identification numbers, such as the engine number and chassis number, then visit the Motor Vehicle Environmental Protection Network. By entering these two numbers, you can query the relevant vehicle environmental information, including the implemented emission standard.
I remember the exact implementation timeline of China VI emission standards very clearly, because July 2020 marked the nationwide enforcement of China VI-a. I've been following this since purchasing my car. As a veteran car owner, when I changed vehicles back then, the salesperson repeatedly emphasized that new models must comply, otherwise they couldn't be registered. By July 2023, it was upgraded to China VI-b with stricter pollutant controls, such as further reductions in particulate matter from exhaust emissions. My driving friends often discuss this topic - older vehicles may depreciate faster, significantly impacting the used car market. I recommend buyers carefully check emission compliance labels when purchasing cars to avoid transfer issues. It's both environmentally friendly and cost-effective, and improved air quality is something we all appreciate.
