PRO KLIMA – What do you know about mobile air conditioning (MAC) systems?
The Deutsche Umwelthilfe e.V. (German Environmental Aid Association) and its partner Verkehrsclub Deutschland e.V. (German Traffic Association) want to press ahead with the introduction of environmentally friendly air conditioning technology. For this we launched the informational campaign “PRO KLIMA: Efficient MAC systems with natural refrigerants”.
The experts of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) expect up to nearly one billion air-conditioned vehicles by 2015. In the meantime, MAC systems belong to the basic equipment of almost all new vehicles. They provide pleasant indoor temperatures especially in the summer. However, they simultaneously force up the vehicles’ fuel consumption. And as well for a further reason, MAC systems are anything but environmentally friendly: The currently used refrigerant is extremely harmful to the climate. In the course of a vehicle’s entire lifespan, a slight amount of the refrigerant is permanently released into the environment and supplementary harms the atmosphere that way.
Many environment projects wouldn't exist without the support of the EU LIFE-Programme. Our PRO KLIMA-campaign is co-financed by LIFE+, too. We congratulate LIFE to its 20th anniversary!
How does a MAC system work? What is about its environmental balance? Which preconditions are given by the EU-Commission? Here, you can find the answers to these questions and interesting facts around the subject:
Young drivers shall not only be acquainted with traffic rules. Information on efficient moving and gas saving tips are just as reasonable. Therefore, we offer a flyer about MAC systems to driving schools. Order our flyer for free! Now available as download.
Young drivers shall not only be acquainted with traffic rules. Information on efficient moving and gas saving tips are just as reasonable. Therefore, we offer a flyer about MAC systems to driving schools. Order our flyer for free! Now available as download.
How often do drivers use the air conditioning? What do you know about the environmental impacts of air conditioning systems?
Proper use of the AC protects the environment, your health and also saves fuel... 