An EU directive has banned the use of fluorinated refrigerants with a global warming potential of more than 150 in certain mobile air conditioning systems since Jan. 2011. It requires the previously used refrigerant tetrafluoroethane (R134a) to be replaced. Natural refrigerants are considered the best environmental alternative. Climate-friendly alternatives are also available for buses and trains. read more
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New refrigerant for cars: EU must not ignore fire risk
European Commission research centre ignores scientific results on the fire risk from the new refrigerant R1234yf for mobile air conditioning systems read more
