Illegal refrigerant trade in Europe has grown to alarming proportions: according to Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), an estimated 30–40% of F-gases traded in the EU today come from illegal sources. EU regulation since 2024 has been dramatically cutting the amount of HFC refrigerants that can be legally placed on the market, and the […]
Choosing the wrong refrigerant is one of the most common mistakes people make when recharging their car AC at home. Today’s vehicle air conditioning systems run on one of two refrigerants that are NOT compatible with each other: R134a or R1234yf. The two must never be mixed, and even their service ports are different. This […]
The automotive industry has undergone significant changes in the area of refrigerant gases in recent years, driven mainly by tightening environmental regulations. It’s important to clarify from the outset, however: although R1234yf is often referred to as a “green” alternative, this is far from meaning it’s a fully environmentally friendly solution. The environmental impact of […]