Which year did China III vehicles start production?
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China III vehicles began production in 2008. Relevant information about vehicle emissions is as follows: Vehicle emission standards: Vehicle emission standards refer to regulations on the content of harmful gases emitted from vehicle exhaust, including CO (carbon monoxide), HC+NOx (hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides), and PM (particulate matter, soot). Starting from January 1, 2004, Beijing upgraded its vehicle emission standards from Euro I to Euro II. By 2008, the Euro III standard was officially implemented. China III standard: The China III standard represents a significant improvement, primarily emphasizing emission standards for vehicles at -7 degrees Celsius. Another key feature is the zero-start standard for vehicles, incorporating OBD (On-Board Diagnostics). Throughout the vehicle's usage, if any emission-related issues arise, the vehicle will automatically issue an alert, prompting the owner to visit a service station for repairs to resolve the issue.
I work in vehicle annual inspections. Most China III emission standard vehicles were produced between 2007 and 2011. The nationwide mandatory implementation of China III standards began in July 2008, but pilot programs had already been implemented in cities like Beijing and Guangzhou several years earlier. Many older Jettas and Santanas on the road fall under this emission category. Nowadays, many major cities have started restricting China III vehicles from entering urban areas, and the inspection process has become more stringent. If you own an older car, it's best to check the 10th character of the VIN - 'L' corresponds to 2000, numbers 1-8 represent 2001 to 2008 respectively, and letters A-K represent 2009 to 2019.