摘要: |
From lowering emissions to achieving better fuel economy, the ability to evolve vehicle systems and components has always been, and remains, central to modern-day initiatives to create a healthier environment. In the early 1990s, as scientists worked to identify significant contributors to the expanding hole in the ozone layer, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), including R-12 and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC), topped the list, prompting the need to adapt vehicle cooling systems. This development opportunity led to the widespread use of R-134a. With its zero-ozone depletion potential (ODP), R-134a became the standard for the automotive market by 1994, and it remained the legacy refrigerant until concerns over potential climate impact (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions) began to arise. |