EPA Finalizes Approval of Air Conditioning Substitute
DIY use would, in effect, be prohibited.
The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 17-21, 2011)
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AAIA and ARPI File Lawsuit Over EPA Refrigerant Decision
Aside from the legal basis for the appeal, ARPI and AAIA say they believe strongly that HFO-1234yf is “a promising new tool in the fight against ozone-depletion and global warming,” and is safe for use by non-certified technicians and consumers servicing their vehicles.
The AMN Week in Review (Nov. 15-19, 2010)
The AMN Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, just click on the link that says “News Archives” at the bottom of the page to begin catching up on the latest industry news.
EPA Finalizes Significant New Use Rule for Motor Vehicle Refrigerant
In a letter to the U.S. EPA earlier this year, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) expressed concern with the substitution of HFO-1234yf because it poses some risk to those persons handling the product, particularly non-professionals or do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers.
Register Now for October Free U.S. EPA Informational Webinar
The next webinar is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21. SAE interior climate control standards committee chairman and MACS technical adviser Ward Atkinson will discuss SAE standards related to HFO-1234yf refrigerant systems and service.
Honeywell and DuPont Announce Joint Venture to Manufacture New Automotive Refrigerant
Under the agreement, DuPont and Honeywell will share financial and technological resources with the intent to jointly design, construct and operate a world-scale manufacturing facility for the new refrigerant, known as HFO-1234yf.
Visteon to Share Technical Expertise at SAE 2010 World Congress
Four Visteon experts will present technical papers, and one will co-chair a technical session during the annual event. Visteon also will participate in the SAE Detroit Section Meeting from 5-7 p.m. on April 14, showcasing its climate and electronics content on the 2011 Ford Fiesta.
EPA Issues Significant New Use Rules for New Automotive Refrigerant
The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Refrigerant Products Institute (ARPI) have submitted comments to the agency taking serious issues with the methodology used by EPA to determine whether 1234yf is safe for consumers to use.
SAE International Releases Test Results of the Low GWP Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning
HFO-1234yf is a non Ozone Depleting Substance with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 4. In comparison, the current refrigerant, R-134a, has a GWP of 1430. Beginning in 2011, automakers will be required to use refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) below 150.