The automotive industry is already leading the transition from the previous standard A/C refrigerant, R-134a, to R-1234yf, an environmentally preferable replacement based on Honeywell’s award-winning breakthrough hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) technology. It has a GWP of less than 1, which is 99.9 percent lower than R-134a, which has a GWP of 1300. More than 20 million vehicles globally currently use R-1234yf, and the number is growing exponentially. In addition, a number of models sold with R-1234yf as early as model year 2014 are reaching the end of their manufacturer’s warranties and will likely need to have their A/C systems serviced.
Honeywell is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of refrigerants that are sold worldwide under the Solstice® and Genetron® brand names for a range of applications, including refrigeration, building and automobile air conditioning. Honeywell and its suppliers have completed a $900 million investment program in R&D and new capacity based on Honeywell’s hydrofluoro-olefin (HFO) technology.
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Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that NAPA Auto Parts is now selling Solstice® yf (R-1234yf) service cans in its stores, making it the first national retailer to carry the R-134a replacement in the new package size. The availability of the service cans at NAPA stores across the nation allows certified technicians to easily stock inventory to service the growing number of car brands that now contain R-1234yf refrigerant.