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Why automakers are finally killing start-stop engine systems

Automatic engine stop‑start was sold as a painless way to cut emissions and fuel bills, a tiny software trick that would shut ...

Piston slap: Putting the brakes on auto start/stop (part III)

(Part I and II of this series is here and here.) DUB6 writes: I recently read a rather wordy story about how many/most auto ...
Truckinginfo

Kenworth Expands Auto Stop-Start Operation

NASHVILLE -- Kenworth is expanding the capability of its popular Engine Auto Start and Stop monitoring system to include engine oil temperature. This is added to the existing battery-charge monitoring ...
GM Authority

2019 Blazer: No Way To Turn Off Engine Stop-Start

We suspected that Chevy’s all-new 2019 Blazer will not feature a way to disable the auto engine stop-start system, but we now have official confirmation that this will be the case. “We do not offer ...
GM Authority

2020 GMC Acadia Can Finally Disable Engine Stop-Start

The 2020 GMC Acadia is getting a mid-cycle refresh that includes an updated exterior and interior with the latest tech, and an all-new AT4 trim to replace the All Terrain. But one of the more ...
Autoblog

2012 BMW 528i goes green with turbo four and start-stop

When the 2012 BMW 528i hits U.S. showrooms this fall, it will be packing the German automaker's latest EfficientDynamics technologies, including auto stop-start and BMW's TwinPower turbocharged, ...
KTVU

EPA chief proposes rollback of automatic red-light car engine stop-start feature

The leader of the Environmental Protection Agency proposed rolling back the automatic start-stop feature in cars. The start-stop technology was implemented in more cars following federal regulations ...