New cars, unusual refrigerants

[zolar1]

I was recently informed that auto makers in Europe are beginning to equip cars with 2 different refrigerants.

One is a CO2 system, and the other is Ammonia.

My question is this: could someone confirm these rumours?

[shaun spencer]

Was doing some work a year ago at Dayco, they were develping hoses to use for CO2 in automotive AC

[Brian_UK]

Originally posted by zolar1
One is a CO2 system, and the other is Ammonia.

Sounds highly unlikely to me, but who knows:cool:

[shaun spencer]

Dayco was testing these hose for use in Ford vehicles in th UK

[ntron]

We have heard that there will be some CO2 cars in europe for 2003. I believe Mercedes but can not confirm that. I wonder how they are handling the 2200 PSI operating pressure?

[Tony]

Delpi in Luxenburg were developing a CO2 system for cars a couple of years ago.

[zolar1]

Knowing auto mfr's, they will use plastic lines.