When will Zhejiang implement China VI emission standards?
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Zhejiang implemented the China VI emission standards on July 1, 2019. Here is relevant information: 1. Introduction: The China VI emission standard is an upgraded version of the current China V emission standard, imposing more stringent and scientific requirements on vehicle exhaust emissions. 2. Requirements: China VI vehicles are those that meet the national sixth-stage motor vehicle pollutant emission standards, while China V vehicles comply with the fifth-stage standards. Different emission standards have varying limits on vehicle pollutant emissions. From China I to China VI, the emission limits for vehicle exhaust pollutants have become increasingly stringent, with the China VI standard being at least 50% stricter than China V.
I remember Zhejiang implemented China 6 standards in three phases. The earliest phase for light-duty vehicles started on July 1, 2019, when all newly registered gasoline vehicles had to meet China 6a standards. At that time, all 4S stores across the province were frantically clearing their China 5 inventory. Then on January 1, 2020, diesel vehicles were required to comply with China 6a. The really strict phase was the full implementation of China 6b on July 1 last year, requiring all newly manufactured and sold vehicles to meet this standard. Nowadays, when buying a car, you must pay special attention to the environmental compliance certificate. China 6b vehicles are all equipped with particulate filters in their exhaust pipes, and even adding aftermarket exhaust tips might get you in trouble. While transferring ownership of China 5 used cars is still possible within the province, it's basically blocked for cities outside the Yangtze River Delta region.
