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 ...

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 ...

A customer checking out the new Jeep Cherokee might be more intrigued by the novel nine-speed transmission than by what's inside the air conditioner compressor. But the refrigerant flowing through the ...

(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 ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued final approval for a new alternative refrigerant, HFO-1234yf, which may now be used in air conditioning systems for new cars and ...

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -- Daimler said it and other German automakers took an initial step toward resolving a safety scare over a new air-conditioning refrigerant developed to meet an EU mandate. Daimler ...