When will the National 5 Emission Standard be implemented?
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National 5 Emission Standard was implemented from January 1, 2017. Here is the relevant introduction about National 5 Emission Standard: 1. Introduction to National 5 Emission Standard: The National Fifth Stage Motor Vehicle Pollutant Emission Standard, referred to as "National 5 Standard", has an emission control level equivalent to the European Union's fifth stage emission standard currently in implementation. The EU has been enforcing this standard since 2009, which imposes stricter limits on motor vehicle emissions such as nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. 2. Notes: Cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, and some cities in Guangdong have already started implementing the National 5 Standard. Starting from April 1, 2016, all imported, sold, and registered light-duty gasoline vehicles, light-duty diesel passenger vehicles, and heavy-duty diesel vehicles (only for public transport, sanitation, and postal purposes) in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region must comply with the "National 5" emission standard.
I just noticed the China 5 emission standards, which were officially implemented nationwide on January 1, 2017. Back then, I was researching automotive policies and remember that major cities like Beijing and Shanghai piloted them earlier, around 2015. The main purpose was to control exhaust pollution and reduce harmful substances like nitrogen oxides and PM2.5. New vehicles had to meet the standards to be registered and sold. This had a significant impact on car manufacturers, as they had to upgrade their engine technologies. Personally, I think these standards have noticeably improved air quality. If you're buying a used car now, it's better to choose one that meets at least China 5 standards; otherwise, transferring ownership to certain cities might face restrictions. The current China 6 standards are even stricter, gradually rolling out since 2020. Overall, these emission standards are driving the automotive industry toward greater environmental sustainability.
