EPA Determines New Vehicle Refrigerant Can Be Sold For Consumer Use
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that will permit R-1234yf to be sold to consumers so that they can recharge their vehicle air conditioning systems.
Neutronics Refrigerant Analysis Receives SAE J2912 Approval For First Portable, Dual R1234yf And R134a Analyzer
RI-2012yf series analyzers are first to receive approval issued by the SAE Interior Climate Control Standards Committee that sets the performance requirements for mobile air conditioning systems.
DuPont Encourages European Union To Address Mobile Air Conditioning Directive Noncompliance
Company is urging for full transparency in testing by German Federal Motor Transport Authority.
MACS 2013 Mobile A/C Update Clinic Book Available For Purchase
The MACS mobile A/C update manual is targeted to the working technician who is experienced in the service and repair of mobile A/C systems and wants to keep up with the changes in repair techniques, tools and service trends.
Delphi Product & Service Solutions To Lead Two Technician Focused Heating & Cooling Training Seminars At MACS 2013 Show
Delphi will offer “R-1234yf Design and Service Considerations” and “Up and Coming Compressor Technologies” training at the MACS 2013 Tradeshow on Feb. 7. The company’s heating and cooling product offering will be showcased in booth No. 351.
A/C Update: The Case Against HFO-1234yf ‘Heats Up’
Volkswagen follows Daimler’s lead in its pushback against A/C refrigerant R-1234yf.
NRDC Petitions EPA to Ban Sale of Refrigerants to Consumers
The petition states that the sales restrictions are necessary since R-1234yf is more expensive than R-134a and therefore will provide incentives for do-it-yourselfers to use 134a in air conditioning systems originally charged with 1234yf, thus causing cross-contamination.
Issues on 1234yf Refrigerant Still Up in the Air
There has been a lot of talk about the new HFO-1234yf A/C refrigerant making its way into new vehicles. Some of the misconceptions and rumors about the refrigerant were addressed at the Mobile Air Conditioning Society Worldwide (MACS) convention and trade show in January. One of the biggest concerns techs and shop owners have is which vehicles will have the new system.
The AMN Week in Review (Jan. 9-13, 2012)
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.
Update on Global Automotive Refrigerant Contamination
Last month, MACS and Neutronics, a provider of gas analysis and gas handling technologies, issued a warning advising that all industries using R-134a refrigerant immediately test all cylinders thought to be virgin R-134a (including new 30 pound cylinders) due to reports of widespread contamination. Following that report, Ed Sunkin, editor of Underhood Service, contacted manufacturers and suppliers of automotive refrigerant to comment on this issue.