EPA has again revised standards for refrigerant used in vehicles. R-12 refrigerant (aka “Freon”) was the go-to coolant for more than 50 years. Then it was discovered that chlorine atoms in escaped ...

WARRENDALE, Pa. — Utilizing input from Daimler, SAE International initiated additional safety research looking at R-1234yf, a new low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant that can be used in ...

The R1234yf/PAG A/C Dye UV Leak Detection Kit includes all necessary equipment to diagnose and repair leaks in A/C systems. Tracerline The R1234yf/PAG A/C Dye UV Leak Detection Kit includes all ...

It’s a “green” gas that's meant to keep cars and the planet cool, but could it heat things up instead? Mercedes-Benz announced a recall this week after it found that a refrigerant used in the air ...

Emerson Climate Technologies CO2 transcritical compressor. When it comes to R-744 (CO2) as a refrigeration refrigerant, things seem to be more stable in stationary usage than in transportation ...

For approximately a decade, the automotive market has been transitioning from use of its legacy refrigerant, R-134a, to the zero ozone depletion potential (ODP), lower global warming potential (GWP) R ...

In addition to tailpipe emissions and greenhouse gases, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also regulates other materials in cars that may emit substances harmful to humans. And so it is that ...

Until recently, carbon dioxide had been a strong candidate to displace hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a as the refrigerant of choice for a new generation of automotive air conditioners. HFC-134a has a ...

(Above) The receiver-dryer's moisture indicator gives a quick visual cue about the refrigerants's condition. (Below) When a compressor overheats, the rubber end-caps can melt right off (right). In ...

BANGALORE, India, Nov. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HFO-1234yf Market is Segmented by Type (Automotive Air Conditioning, Domestic Refrigeration), by Application (Commercial, Personal): Global Opportunity ...