Some vehicles come with an auto start-stop feature that shuts off the engine when drivers brake. Is this feature worth leaving on or is it just nuisance?
An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...
CAP-XX’s latest supercapacitor module supports stop-start (also known as idle-stop or micro-hybrid) vehicles’ batteries by supplying the peak cranking current (up to 300 A) needed for each engine ...
For those who have ever stopped at an intersection only for their car to fall silent and then jolt back to life moments later, relief may be on the horizon. Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the ...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to ax credits for vehicles with start-stop technology. Obama-era regulatory credits benefiting manufacturers for supplying vehicles with engines ...
One of the more controversial features on modern passenger cars, including those from General Motors, is engine stop/start. Now, however, engine stop/start critics will be happy to learn that the 2022 ...
The NHTSA has opened an investigation into certain Honda Pilot models regarding engine issues, reports Automotive News. The issue concerns the operation of the auto start-stop system, in which the ...
“Work hard, play hard” is a mantra of many. Have you ever considered that hybrids follow that same creed? With several technologies at play, there’s a lot that can go wrong. But thanks to masterful ...