PartagerDaimler decides not to switch to R1234yf
After having examined real-life scenarios conducted using R1234yf, Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz cars, has announced its intention to stick to R134a instead of implementing R1234yf in its automobile air-conditioning systems.
After having examined real-life scenarios conducted using R1234yf, Daimler, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz cars, has announced its intention to stick to R134a instead of implementing R1234yf in its automobile air-conditioning systems.
In its tests, the company dispersed R1234yf at high pressure near hot components in the vehicle’s exhaust system, which simulates a serious head-on collision in which the refrigerant line was severed. The refrigerant was shown to be flammable in a hot engine compartment.
However, in the EU, R134a is now banned in new car models within the framework of the MAC Directive. Additional negotiations should take place.
In its tests, the company dispersed R1234yf at high pressure near hot components in the vehicle’s exhaust system, which simulates a serious head-on collision in which the refrigerant line was severed. The refrigerant was shown to be flammable in a hot engine compartment.
However, in the EU, R134a is now banned in new car models within the framework of the MAC Directive. Additional negotiations should take place.