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 ...

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 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 ...

A decade ago, a car getting an automatic start/stop system was news, but these days, they've been almost entirely forgotten outside of a small group of weirdos who can't let it go. Unfortunately for ...

There's no question whether auto start-stop technology brings about tangible fuel economy benefits. A study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) found that drivers could potentially see a 7-26 ...

Engine auto stop-start—let’s call it ESS—has become an exasperating example of how a small compromise can combust into a cultural grievance. It’s a feature designed to save a little fuel and reduce ...

Earlier this month, the EPA ended the “off‑cycle” emissions credit for automatic engine start‑stop systems, thereby removing the OEM incentive to install them on mass-market vehicles. As a result, ...