2002_11 - CO2 Compressors

New Technology for Cool Heads and Warm Feet

As with power steering before it, air-conditioning will continue on its victory trail all the way to the compact car class in the years to come. More than 90% of vehicles are expected to be equipped with air-conditioning.In addition to the increased CO2 output from higher fuel consumption, today’s coolants also play a role in the greenhouse effect. Since as early as 1994, automakers have sought more environmentally friendly alternatives. Their research has unearthed a coolant for use in automotive air-conditioning systems that is among the oldest coolants of all: CO2

Media category: Symposia
Date: 2002-04-1
Publisher: Schaeffler Automotive Buehl GmbH & Co. KG
Pages: 16
Language: English
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