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China to Phase Out "National II Standard" Light Vehicles |
In line with the regulations of the State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA), China will stop the sale and registration of light vehicles that barely meet the emission limits of the China II standard (equivalent to the EU II standard) after 1 July 2008.
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In fact, China has stopped approving the production of China II standard light vehicles after 1 July 2007. In light of this, automobile manufacturers should make production and import plans with their auto parts suppliers during the transitional period up to 30 June 2008 to ensure that they stop producing and importing such vehicles before 30 June 2008.
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SEPA approved the promulgation of the China III standard (equivalent to EU III standard) on vehicle exhaust emission limits in April 2005. The China III standard has since been enforced nationwide to strengthen emission control.
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China is now a leading auto consumer and producer in the world. The rapid development of its automobile industry has brought tremendous pressure to bear on environmental protection and energy supply. Making sure that vehicles on the road are environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient is of great importance to achieving the goal of saving energy and reducing emission. The implementation of the China III standard not only helps control car pollution but facilitates the extensive application of new energy-saving and emission-reducing technology and advanced engine technology as well as increases the competitiveness of the auto industry.
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In a bid to implement the requirement of "strictly enforcing the China III standard" put forward in the Notice of the State Council on Printing and Distributing the Comprehensive Work Plan for Energy Saving and Emission Reduction, SEPA will tighten inspection of the environmental production by automotive enterprises and ensure that all vehicles produced comply with emission standards. Non-compliant enterprises will be punished in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Law on the Prevention and Control of Atmospheric Pollution. SEPA will also assist the departments concerned in promoting the use of low-sulphur fuel.
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