The State Environmental Protection Administration (SEPA) announced on Wednesday that it will launch the second phase of the national motor vehicle emission standards, equivalent to the Euro II level, starting July 1. This move will also see the cessation of production and import of vehicles meeting only the Euro I standard. According to a reporter, Beijing is set to implement the Euro III emission standard from January 1 next year. Meanwhile, Beijing and Shanghai had already adopted the Euro II standard on January 1, 2003, and March 1, 2003, respectively.
Zhang Lijun, Director of the Pollution Control Department at SEPA, confirmed that Beijing will continue to lead the country in implementing stricter emission rules. The city's plan for Euro III standards is currently under review by the State Council. As the new regulations approach, many car buyers are concerned about whether vehicles not meeting Euro III standards will face restrictions. In response, officials from the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau explained that the city will follow the principle of "old vehicles under old rules, new vehicles under new rules." This means that only newly registered vehicles will be required to meet the Euro III standard, while existing older vehicles will still be subject to previous emission regulations without needing any modifications.
Additionally, the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau's Atmospheric Office revealed that the city's "Automobile Emission Standards" and "Diesel Fuel Standards" have been finalized and will soon be made public. These standards will officially take effect in ten key areas of Beijing. The implementation of these standards aims to regulate the local fuel market, ensuring that current gasoline and diesel products align with Euro II requirements and prepare for the upcoming Euro III standards in 2024.
China Petroleum and Sinopec have pledged to supply Euro II-compliant fuel products in Beijing starting July 11, with Euro III-standard fuels expected to be available by August next year. Experts suggest that as fuel quality improves, retail prices for gasoline and diesel in Beijing may rise. The exact rate of increase will be determined by the Beijing Municipal Development and Reform Commission.
(Zhang Xiaojuan)
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