Stop-Start Technology Goes Mainstream | Edmunds.com


Car shoppers can expect to find stop-start systems in 55 percent of new vehicles by 2024, according to a new report by Navigant Research.
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Car shoppers can expect to find stop-start systems in 55 percent of new vehicles by 2024, according to a new report by Navigant Research.
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On hybrids you have the benefit of an electric motor not only expediting the engine starting, but also moving the car down the road. I foresee other issues as well. Like the extra and undue wear and tear on the starter and alternator (manufacturers are back loading the alternator during the restart to help expedite the engine restarting). These parts on modern cars are usually very expensive to replace so it will be interesting to see how this pans out in the long run. The only bright spot is that these systems can currently be turned off at the push of a switch. While I can see the fuel saving benefits of this technology in heavy, stop and go traffic situations, it's nice to know that we can still over-ride this feature. For now.