When will the National VI emission standard be implemented in Hunan Province?
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Hunan Province will implement the National VI emission standard from July 1, 2019, in accordance with the national unified deployment. The National VI emission standard, which is an upgraded version of the current National V emission standard, imposes more stringent limits on the following pollutant emissions: 1. CO (Carbon Monoxide); 2. THC (Total Hydrocarbons); 3. NMHC (Non-Methane Hydrocarbons); 4. NOX (Nitrogen Oxides); 5. PM (Particulate Matter); 6. PN (Particle Number).
I've been driving all my life and have witnessed several emission standard upgrades in the hot land of Hunan. I remember the China VI standard was officially implemented nationwide on July 1, 2023, and Hunan was no exception. From that day on, all new vehicles had to meet the strict China VIb emission requirements to be registered. As an experienced car owner, I saw the transition from China V - many people rushed to buy cars before the implementation, used car prices dropped afterwards, but air quality did improve slightly. If you're planning to buy a car in Hunan now, I recommend prioritizing China VI-compliant models - they're not only more environmentally friendly but also face fewer usage restrictions. For used cars, carefully check the emission standards to avoid traffic restriction troubles. Times are changing, these upgrades push us to drive cleaner vehicles, but we need to plan our budgets and choices wisely in advance.
