JUST when you were getting used to the concept of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles, Mercedes-Benz throws a curveball with a version of its GLC SUV that is powered by a plug-in hybrid hydrogen fuel-cell drivetrain. It sounds complicated, but the premise is simple: All hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles ultimately run on electricity … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz launches hydrogen plug-in hybrid
THE Australian Refrigeration Council (ARC) will continue administering the national refrigeration and air-conditioning licence scheme for up to nine more years, having successfully renewed its contract with the federal government. Controlling the handling and trade of refrigerants through measures such as licensing, as the ARC has done since 2005, has so far resulted in preventing … Continue reading ARC retains control of licensing scheme
WHILE Australian refrigerant controls go from strength to strength, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating the potential elimination of requirements for people purchasing or handling refrigerants to hold Section 608 certification. The EPA has also proposed the legalisation of top-ups with HFCs by removing the leak repair requirement on certain systems that … Continue reading US EPA could allow DIYers to buy HFCs
LEGAL action by the European Commission (EC) against Germany has not resulted in a fine after the nation allowed Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler to manufacture and sell almost 134,000 vehicles using R134a refrigerant in contravention of the European MAC Directive. In a hearing at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg, judges ordered Germany to … Continue reading Slapped wrist, but no fine for Germany over HFCs
VASA director Mitchell travelled to the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany this month to launch the revolutionary eDrive range of compressors developed by his company Unicla International. The Unicla eDrive range features unique onboard control electronics and firmware that actively optimise its operation for different systems and refrigerants, while providing safeguards against unfavourable … Continue reading Unicla launches electric-drive compressors
25th anniversary VASA Wire & Gas conference a huge success VASA’s 25thanniversary Wire & Gas conference was a resounding success, with more than 150 delegates travelling to the Marriott Surfers Paradise Resort & Spa on Saturday August 4 for the quarter-century celebration Gala Dinner. Overwhelmingly positive feedback was received from delegates, presenters, sponsors and trade … Continue reading VASA celebrates 25 years in style
A limited pool of scholarship funding has just been released for women working in the automotive sector to participate in a range of leadership development programs that start later this year. The grants are allocated with the specific intent of providing powerful and effective opportunities for women throughout the sector. The fee support window provides … Continue reading Women’s Leadership Development Grants of up to $8,000 available
Please note this session has been postponed. Please subscribe to VASA’s free email newsletter to receive updates. THE Department of the Environment and Energy’s free HFC phase-down information sessions continue to tour Australia, with booking now available for the Darwin event, which will take place on Thursday, July 19 at 2pm. Attendees will learn what … Continue reading Postponed: government-run HFC phase-down info session in Darwin on July 19
PwC Skills for Australia is seeking people willing to share their thoughts on the skills, knowledge and training needs for the automotive industry. Your feedback will go into developing and refining Automotive Retail, Service and Repair (AUR) and Automotive Manufacturing (AUM) training packages in the following areas: Light Vehicle Mechanical Automotive Electrical Automotive Air Conditioning … Continue reading Your chance to shape automotive training
VASA members have until May 31 to snap up the last of the heavily discounted early-bird Wire & Gas tickets at just $695 inc GST, after which they will go back up to the usual member-only price of $849 inc GST (non-members pay the full $995). EARLY BIRD PRICES END SOON – BOOK NOW! VASA … Continue reading Last chance to save more than your VASA membership fee on Wire & Gas tickets!
