But does this tech actually do anything? Obviously, an idling engine uses fuel, while an engine that’s off does not. But restarting that engine does use fuel. So which one has more of an impact?

Volvo Trucks said its new stop/start function for diesel truck engines will cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Volvo ...

While some drivers may find automatic start/stop technology annoying in cars, daily drivers in urban settings stand to benefit greatly from the feature.

Start-stop technology became widespread under emissions and fuel economy regulations enacted during the Obama administration.

Start-stop technology, the controversial system that shuts down a vehicle’s engine at idle and restarts it when the driver releases the brake, may soon disappear.

In a post on X, the agency’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, said that start-stop technology was just a “climate participation trophy” for companies, and that “everyone hates it.” ...

However, this is not my favorite new car feature, and the EPA is considering a rollback on auto start/stop technology in new cars. Q: I maintain my 2016 Honda Odyssey by the book hoping to drive ...

Now, with no penalties for missing corporate average fuel economy targets, start/stop technology might be about to change. EPA Signals a Shift The EPA has already signaled its desire to get rid of it.

Start-stop technology became widespread under emissions and fuel economy regulations enacted during the Obama administration.