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Miami Buick dealer, Brickell Buick, is excited to hear GM is doing everything in its power to lower emissions.

General Motors has announced that it will convert the air conditioning systems in its entire fleet of Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and GM models from using high-GWP (global warming potential) refrigerants to a new refrigerant with a much lower climate impact. The HFC (hydrofluorocarbon) refrigerant currently used in virtually every American model car and truck, HFC-134a has a global warming potential (GWP) of 1400 compared to the new refrigerant’s (HFC-1234yf) GWP of 4.

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from mobile air conditioning account for approximately 40% of all annual US HFC emissions. Introduced as replacements for ozone depleting substances, HFCs do not damage the ozone layer but are potent global warming agents and considered ‘super’ greenhouse gases.

Widely used as refrigerants, aerosol propellants and in foam blowing applications, scientific studies have indicated that soaring worldwide demand for HFCs could sabotage efforts to combat climate change. This threat and the opportunity to replace HFCs with low impact alternative refrigerants has prompted efforts by environmentalists and the Obama Administration to eliminate HFCs’ and their growing contribution to global warming.

“GM’s decision to eliminate HFCs heralds the beginning of the end for an entire class of greenhouse gases,” said Alexander von Bismarck, Executive Director of the Environmental Investigation Agency. ”We should expect other automakers and manufacturing sectors to follow GM’s lead, and for the transition to alternative and natural refrigerants to accelerate dramatically.”

GM’s announcement is also expected to have profound impacts in developing countries that represent the largest area of growth for HFC production and use. The recent effort by Canada, Mexico and the US to secure an international agreement to phase out HFCs under the Montreal Protocol should also benefit as it becomes apparent that the world’s largest consumer and import markets are moving away from HFCs.

“Consumers and producers alike need to recognize that HFCs are no longer part of the solution but part of the problem and one that we can solve,” added Mr. Bismarck

About Brickell Motors’ Buick Dealer in Miami FL

Brickell Motors’ Miami Buick dealership understands this GM movement and believes in doing everything we can to help the environment. Brickell Buick in Miami applauds this decision by GM and we hope to hear more. When looking for a Buick in Florida, a car dealership’s integrity and ethics can play a major part in your decision. Brickell Buick is determined to give you just that. Our Florida Buick dealership upholds the highest standards possible and we give our customers the best car buying experience possible. From our state of the art Buick Service Center and incredible inventory of Buicks in Miami to the accessories sold, no detail is unattended.

Please stop by Brickell Buick and let our Miami Buick staff members wow you! We are conveniently located at 690 Southwest 8th Street Miami, FL. Brickell Buick can also be reached by calling 877-233-5647. Our staff and every member of our Miami Buick dealership practices what we preach which is complete customer satisfaction. Let us become a household name every time you´re looking to buy a new or used Buick or any other used vehicle from top manufacturers!

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