Toyota Claims Fire Safety Issues - Switches Back To Banned AC Refrigerant In EU

Toyota said it has switched back to using the air conditioner refrigerant R134a for some Toyota and Lexus models in Europe in response to public pressure in Germany.

R134a has been banned from new vehicles built in the EU since the start of the year to help meet climate protection targets.

Until Toyota's decision, Daimler was the only automaker that refused to phase out R134a. Daimler claims the only available replacement, R1234yf, poses a potential fire hazard.

TehShibbs - 8/27/2013 6:45:43 PM

+1 Boost

The EU WOULD have us all drive around in mini-Hindenburgs.