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A linear compressor for larger systems?
USA: Two American entrepreneurs are developing an energy-saving linear refrigeration compressor that, they say, could be scaleable for use in commercial refrigeration…
R1234yf in 7 million cars by 2016
USA: Refrigerant manufacturer DuPont expects to see the low GWP replacement R1234yf in 7 million car air conditioning systems by the end…
A-Gas launches new CO2 analysis service
UK: A-Gas has introduced a new CO2 refrigerant analysis and testing service in a move to improve the monitoring of CO2 refrigeration…
Spanish store first to test new R404A “drop-in”
SPAIN: A low GWP refrigerant, originally developed as a replacement for R134a in chillers, is being tested as a “drop-in” replacement for…
HFC refrigerant use sees further decline
EUROPE: The net supply of F-gases in Europe, the majority of which are used in refrigeration and air conditioning, declined again in…
DOE rejects AHRI standards challenge
USA: The Department of Energy is to reject a petition from the AHRI for a reconsideration of the new energy conservation standards…
EPEE takes low emissions pledge
BRUSSELS: Industry body EPEE says it will set up a low emissions task force as one of a number of new measures…
EC orders Germany to stop using R134a
BRUSSELS: The EC has told Germany it must enforce the MAC Directive and stop German manufacturers using R134a in new car air…
Beijer to buy German wholesaler Grün
GERMANY: The Swedish refrigeration group Beijer Ref is set to acquire German refrigeration wholesaler Grün Großhandel für Kälte- und Klimazubehör….
Canada could follow US with HFC bans
CANADA: The Government of Canada is the latest to announce that it is to regulate HFC refrigerants….