The End of R134a? EPA proposes changes to SNAP listing Motor Age — On July 9, the EPA issues a Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking that, among other items of interest, includes the phase out of R134a. If adopted (and we see no reason why it won’t be), R134a will no longer be an acceptable refrigerant […]
Mercedes-Benz and the Future of R134a On September 25, 2012, Mercedes-Benz issued a press release stating that it wishes to continue using R134a refrigerant in their passenger cars. R134a is planned to be phased out of use and replaced with the more climate friendly refrigerant R1234yf. Numerous laboratory and crash tests by international vehicle manufacturers […]