Which year's vehicles meet the China III emission standard?
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Vehicles produced in 2008 meet the China III emission standard. Here is some information about the China III standard: 1. China III: The China III standard was officially implemented on July 1, 2008, marking the "starting time" of China III. On July 1, 2011, the China IV standard was introduced, marking the "starting time" of China IV. 2. Manufacturing period: The majority of vehicles manufactured in China between 2008 and 2011 comply with the China III standard. The China III standard was first implemented on July 1, 2007, and the China IV standard replaced it on July 1, 2010, ending the China III era. Generally speaking, vehicles produced between 2007 and 2010 all meet the China III standard.
I remember that cars produced around 2007 already met the China III emission standards. That year, I had just obtained my driver's license and decided to buy a new car. The salesperson explained that starting from July 1, 2007, all newly launched light-duty vehicles had to comply with the China III emission requirements. This standard was China's third-phase upgrade for vehicle emissions, stricter than the previous China II, aiming to better control pollutants like carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. Looking back now, cars from that era did make progress in emissions, though not as advanced as today's China VI standards, but environmental awareness was beginning to spread. My neighbor's 2008 used car was China III-compliant and served well for many years, though some cities now restrict China III vehicles. It's advisable to check the vehicle certificate for the production year before deciding to buy a used car. Overall, understanding emission standards is crucial for both vehicle safety and environmental protection.
