R-1234yf to remain the preferred automotive refrigerant in cars in 2030-35

If R-1234yf is phased out, owing to a complete ban on the use of PFAS chemicals, it will probably come with a 5-to-10-year transition period for automakers, as it is the most widely used refrigerant in passenger cars globally

The automotive refrigerant market is shifting from a stable, overlooked commodity to a high-tech product that is expected to fuel a niche, multi-billion-dollar industry amid global adoption of electric vehicles. The global automotive refrigerants market is estimated at $60 billion and is projected to reach approximately $100 billion by 2035.