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A major transition is under way in the automotive and heavy vehicle industry. The transition from R134a to R1234yf as the refrigerant of choice in vehicle A/C system is driven by the need to protect our planet. What drives the change and where are we at?
If you’re still playing the ‘watch & see’ card - it’s time to act. The transition from R134a to R1234yf is well under way, and more importantly, gains exponential acceleration. According to Cold Hard Facts 2021, the amount of vehicles imported in 2020 using the new gas sat around 15%, a steep increase from the year prior, where it was estimated to be around 5%. Since then, some of the high volume brands in every industry from Agriculture to Trucks and Auto have brought in new models requiring R1234yf.
While recycling of refrigerant is technically possible when performing a manual re-gas of an A/C system, the effort it takes to do so often outweighs the benefits it would generate. The story is an entirely different one though when it comes to 4-in-1 stations. The benefits are manifold from financial benefits to environmental ones.
