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CO2 Air Conditioning Systems Coming to Mercedes-Benz Cars in 2017

Giancarlo Perlas October 23, 2015

With regulatory bodies in major markets tightening their emission rules as time progresses, Mercedes-Benz cars and all other vehicle units of the three-pointed star brand will be equipped with carbon dioxide air conditioning systems. The changes will be implemented starting 2017, according to the Daimler Global Media Site. The goal of the company is to surpass the climate protection requirements of the EU through the new system. The source said it will be based on the DIN specifications, which were determined by the automotive standards committee of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Aside from regulatory compliance, the CO2 air conditioning system will also benefit customers. Daimler explained it… Continue Reading »

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More EU Nations Could Block Mercedes-Benz Car Sales

Ryan Joseph Ramos July 17, 2013

France is only the beginning. With more EU governments deciding to take action against Daimler over the use of coolant in certain new Mercedes-Benz models, the German automaker could have a hard time sticking to its preferred automotive coolant. Some new Mercedes-Benz A-Class, B-Class, and SL-Class models have been denied registration by France as Daimler continues to use R134a, the coolant banned by the EU starting  2013. R134a has been classified as a global warming agent and is said to be a thousand times more powerful than carbon dioxide. According to Daimler, the replacement coolant approved by the EU, R1234yf, poses a risk as it could emit toxic should it… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-Benz Cars In Danger of Getting Recalled by EU

Giancarlo Perlas July 10, 2013

In January 2011, the EU mandated all car manufacturers to stop using the R134a-based refrigerant due to its high carbon emission. The EU ordered that the old coolant should be replaced by the R1234yf. According to the EU, the R134a possesses a Global Warning Potential (GWP) figure equivalent to 1,430. On the other hand, the replacement only has a GWP of four which makes it very ideal for the environment. A two-year grace period was given to all car manufacturers after the effectivity of the new law. But last January, the grace period came to an end. However, Mercedes-Benz remained firm in its position to stick with the R134a. The… Continue Reading »

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New Mercedes-Benz Cars to be Banned in UK over Green AC Gas Issue

Ryan Joseph Ramos March 23, 2013

It looks like Mercedes-Benz won’t get away with not using the ‘green’ coolant decreed by the EU. Thousands of new cars will be banned from being sold in Britain because they are now declared illegal by the EU, as the German automaker continues to be engaged in a dispute over the use of a new air-conditioning gas required by the EU–a gas that Mercedes-Benz has found to be very flammable. According to Mercedes, this new coolant enforced by the EU catches fire and explodes on impact, thus making it a safety hazard for motorists. Regardless, the EU remained adamant and gave reminders that automakers who refused to use the aforementioned… Continue Reading »

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Daimler Decides To Develop A New Coolant That Will Comply With EU

Giancarlo Perlas March 8, 2013

Daimler AG finally took a step to quell the issue that it is facing due to its refusal to adopt the European Union policy which mandates all auto manufacturers in its jurisdiction to switch to the new R-1234yf air conditioning coolant. According to Reuters, the company decided to solve the matter by instructing its engineers to make a completely different A/C system that will not be as flammable as the one required by the EU. It can be recalled that Daimler was firm in its decision not to adopt the new R-1234f refrigerant because of its hazardous effects when it mixes with the A/C compressor oil other substances present in… Continue Reading »

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