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Air conditioning manufacturers using alternative refrigerants like propane and R32 will have a marked competitive edge in India, according to a new report.

A team of chemistry researchers at the University of Houston claim to have developed a molecule that could capture fluorinated refrigerants.

Around 90% of HCFCs and high-GWP HFCs could be replaced in developing countries by substances with low or moderate GWP, says a new report for the European Commission.

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) president and CEO Stephen Yurek announces that American HVACR industry will invest $5 bn in research and development funds over the next decade for new-generation refrigerants and equipment. The announcement took place at an event, sponsored by the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

The EU is turning its energy spotlight on European airports in a bid to reduce their HVAC energy needs and carbon emissions.

Refrigerant manufacturer DuPont expects to see the low GWP R1234yf replacement in 7 million car air conditioning systems by the end of next year.

The EFCTC refrigerant logbook, which was updated in order to comply with the new F-gas regulations, now is available for downloading.

By January 1, 2017 all new car models Acs must be charged with a low GWP refrigerant. The main contenders in this category at the moment are working substances CO₂ and R1234yf.