Opinions on engine auto-stop-start technology are scattershot: some enjoy the technology and its attempt to increase fuel efficiency, some are indifferent, and the rest downright hate the feature and ...

The controversial automatic engine stop-start system, which shuts off a car's powerplant when it comes to a halt, may soon be a thing of the past. Lee Zeldin, the new Environmental Protection Agency ...

Autonomous engine stop-start systems, designed to save fuel by turning off a car’s engine when at a standstill, are increasing in popularity, especially in Europe, where fuel prices are often double ...

One of the biggest criticisms of the all-new Chevrolet Blazer is the inability to disable its automatic engine stop-start feature, causing owners to come up with all sorts of makeshift workarounds. In ...

The advent of engine stop-start features has likely been a net positive on the air we breathe, but there can be a certain disdain for the feature shared among enthusiasts and commuters alike; it can ...

Due to environmental and legislative concerns, less polluting and more efficient vehicle powertrain systems must be developed. A first step is a simple, low cost system such as the presented Engine ...

Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with advanced technologies designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. One such technology that has gained popularity over the past decade is ...

The Scandinavian manufacturer premieres downhill shut-off to its 12.8-liter inline-six D13 engine; for now, available only in ...

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) today announced what is called the second-generation stop-start system, a new technology specifically aimed at cutting emissions and fuel consumption when the car ...

Imagine being stopped at a red light at a busy four-way intersection. Watch the tailpipes of the gasoline-powered cars and trucks around you venting wasted exhaust emissions into the air. What would ...

The gradual emergence of eco-friendly vehicles on our roads has featured, among other technical wizardry, systems that automatically switch off vehicle engines during idling, for instance at red ...

DETROIT--Ford Motor will offer stop-start technology on some North American vehicles in 2012. The system is simpler and less costly than one that General Motors will offer on the 2012 Buick LaCrosse ...