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European Commission closes MAC type-approval (R-134a) loophole
The EC has confirmed that it won't be possible after 2011 to use F-gas R-134a in any new type of vehicle even if the MAC system was type-approved before 2011.
Apr 16, 2009, 10:20
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German TV explains car industry boycott of EU law
By simply labelling a new car model as an old one with minor revisions, car makers plan to continue using R134a.
Apr 10, 2009, 09:45
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Germans will not respect MAC Directive deadline of 2011, says DUH
The German car industry has stopped all developments on new refrigerants, planning to simply not comply with a EU law banning the current fluid R134a from 2011 on, according to the German NGO Deutsche Umwelthilfe.
Apr 9, 2009, 13:28
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ASHRAE quotes R744 as efficient MAC refrigerant
The ASHRAE paper also mentions the hotly debated MAC issue where the currently used refrigerant R134a has a six times lower heat transfer capability than R744 at 14°C, the optimal temperature for transferring heat to R744.
Mar 7, 2009, 18:28
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California ARB adopts regulation to reduce GHG emissions from DIY cans of refrigerant
The regulation, one of a series of so-called discrete early action measures under AB 32, California’s landmark climate change legislation, has four major components.
Jan 22, 2009, 17:33
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Significant Environmental Benefits of New DuPont Refrigerant Recognized by Global Automotive OEMs
"...HFO-1234yf offers 'the greatest potential to meet environmental and consumer needs.'”
Dec 19, 2008, 12:26
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Honeywell’s Low-Global-Warming-Potential Refrigerant Endorsed by SAE International Cooperative Research Project
SAE’s International Cooperative Research Program finds new refrigerant offers ‘superior environmental performance’
Dec 8, 2008, 16:44
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DUH calls on American carmakers to adopt CO2 as refrigerant
DUH referred to manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW and Volkswagen/ Porsche, who have decided against 1234yf due to its risks in case of accident.
Dec 8, 2008, 16:37
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SAE CRP Rates New HFO1234yf Refrigerant Superior for Mobile A/C
CRP members include major automobile manufacturers from Europe, Asia, and the U.S. These OEMs account for approximately 70 percent of all new vehicle sales in the EU and worldwide.
Nov 24, 2008, 11:52
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New Hybrid Electric A/C Lubricant by TCC/Johnsen's
This lubricant is compatible with all hybrid vehicles that utilize R-134a and electrically-driven compressors.
Nov 12, 2008, 12:24
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DuPont: Significant Progress Made on Next Generation Automotive A/C Refrigerant
Tests Prove Superior Performance, Environmental Benefits. HFO-1234yf offers the most cost-effective transition away from HFC technology because it is highly compatible with current mobile air conditioning technology.
Oct 23, 2008, 13:01
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