DuPont AutomotiveCar refrigerant rejected by Daimler is safe, EU scientists sayMarch 10, 2014 12:20 CET  EU scientists say a new car refrigerant at the center of a dispute between European regulators and Daimler does not pose any serious safety risks.... Read More »
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Automakers' switch to new refrigerant will accelerate with EPA credits, European mandate 12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 30, 2013  Auto companies are moving quickly to adopt the 1234yf refrigerant, despite its higher costs and a safety scare that raised concerns about possible toxic leaks. Regulators like it because it leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions than the chemical used in most vehicles today, which is called R134A.... Read More »
SAE: Controversial refrigerant is safe 1:26 pm U.S. ET | June 25, 2013  SAE International, after a new round of tests, said a controversial refrigerant favored by most automakers is safe for use in mobile air conditioning units.... Read More »
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