Less Hot Air, More Cool Ideas: The mobile air conditioning industry looks for ways to get more for less

摘要

This article is part one of a two part series on the latest advancements in mobile A/C. This month we'll be focusing on new system components and refrigerants. Next month we'll discuss CO{sub}2 systems in greater depth. The push behind improved mobile air conditioning systems is grounded in one word-efficiency. OEMs, parts suppliers, governments and consumers want more power and more gadgets with less energy consumption, less waste, and an overall lower environmental impact. That's a tall order, but it's one that will be reached. The questions are how and when.