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Automotive air conditioning development
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Latest: Car Air Conditioning Evolution and Safety Practices Amid Rising Heat
The first factory‑installed automotive air‑conditioning system was introduced by Packard in 1940, using DuPont’s R‑12 (Freon‑12) refrigerant. Early units were expensive and occupied space behind the rear seat, limiting a