MACS Announces Mobile A/C Boot Camp Oct. 15-16
Classes will begin Friday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. with a Section 609 certification class and hands-on instruction on how to properly use a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine.
Honeywell Secures $27.3 Million Grant from D.O.E. to Produce Critical Battery Material
Grant to help establish domestic supply of LiPF6, key material for all lithium-ion batteries.
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.
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.
EPA Proposes to Approve New Refrigerant for Vehicle Air Conditioners
HFO-1234yf is considered a promising substitute for both R-12 and R-134a, which is currently used in most vehicle air conditioners.
U.S. EPA Says Improved Training, Better Service Can Lead to Fewer Auto Emissions
EPA has formally adopted these better service practices into a stronger, more informative auto A/C service technician training and certification program.
The Week in Review (Feb. 23-27, 2009)
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Automotive Refrigerant 134a to Stay on Shelves in California
The hybrid program approved last week by CARB will require refrigerant packagers to provide a self-sealing valve on all containers sold in the state to prevent unused gas from escaping.
SAE International Rates New Refrigerant for Mobile Air-Conditioning Systems “Superior”
SAE International has been conducting cooperative research programs since 2001 to evaluate the new, environmentally friendly refrigerants for use in MAC systems.
CARQUEST and MACS Announce Third Annual A/C Technician of the Year Competition
CARQUEST and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide have teamed up to find the best mobile air conditioning and heat transfer service technician in North America. The winner will receive an exciting prize package that includes the opportunity to participate in a once-in-a-lifetime NASCAR racing experience. Technicians who are certified in refrigerant recycling and recovery may register for the competition between June 1 and July 20 at www.carquest.com/macs.