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Do Engine Start-Stop Systems Actually Help You Save Gas?
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It’s clear that there are some benefits to these systems, but it may depend completely on how you drive.
GM Adding Start-Stop to Nearly All Models by 2020
Nearly every model in General Motors’ lineup will have start-stop technology by 2020.
Continental Develops Fuel-Saving Electrical System
Modern vehicles feature electrical systems that operate on 12 volts. This has pretty much been the industry standard since about the mid-1950s. But engineers at Continental are working to really step things up.
Ford Offering Start-Stop on ’70 Percent’ of Line by 2017
In an effort to further improve its fuel economy ahead of impending average fuel economy requirements, Ford announced today that it will offer engine start-stop technology across 70 percent of its nameplates by 2017.
Ford to Integrate Start-Stop Technology Across Lineup
As Ford strives to become a leader in fuel efficiency, the American automaker plans to integrate start-stop technology across its lineup.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Could See Stop-Start Engine Technology
For the most part, if you’re getting behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the last thing on your mind is fuel efficiency. So why might the great American sports car end up with stop-start engine technology?
BMW 3 Series Start-Stop Recalibration Available
Drivers who find the engine start-stop feature new for the 2012 BMW 3 Series annoying can take their car to a dealership and have the default setting switched to “off” according to the company.
2013 Ford Fusion Offers Engine Start-Stop
One of the best signs of a well executed fuel saving feature is not noticing it at all, something Ford went through painstaking effort to allow with the 2013 Fusion.
Seven Fuel-Saving Technologies That Are Changing the Auto Industry
Every car, whether it has a big V8 engine or an electric motor powering the wheels, is being equipped with fuel saving technologies. Recall variable-valve timing. Introduced on the Acura NSX, and at one time a revolutionary technology, now practically all cars have some form of VVT. Now more technologies are being introduced as innovations…
EPA vs CAFE: The Two Sides of Fuel Economy Numbers
Fuel economy numbers are more important now than ever before, as gas prices continue to rise in North America. Recently Dodge came under criticism for announcing its upcoming Dart compact will get 40 mpg combined. An impressively high number, even a class-leading car like the Hyundai Elantra, which gets 40 mpg highway, only achieves…
2013 Ford Fusion Start-Stop System Priced at $295
The 2013 Ford Fusion will be the first non-hybrid midsize sedan in America to have Auto Start-Stop technology when it goes on sale this fall. Those that want the fuel-saving technology will have to shell out $295 for it. The start-stop will be an option, since the American automaker is well aware that not every…
Detroit 2011: Ford Vertrek Previews New Escape, Kuga [Video]
As part of Ford‘s “One World” plan, a single platform will be used across all markets worldwide. While we reap the benefits with the all-new Focus and C-Max, there can be trade-offs when different markets require different attributes in a vehicle. With the Ford Vertrek Concept, unveiled today at the Detroit Auto Show, the Blue…
Ford Planning Start-Stop Technology for Non-Hybird Cars, Crossovers in 2012
Already popular in Europe, start-stop technology is about to become more common-place in North America – especially if you drive a Ford. Common in hybrids, start-stop systems shut off the engine when the vehicle comes to a rest and immediately fires it up again the second the brakes are released so there’s no delay in…
Hyundai Bringing Start-Stop Technology to North America
Hyundai and its subsidiary Kia will both look to bring start-stop technology to its model lineup in North America in 2012. Start-stop technology is already popular in Europe, allowing the engine to shut off at stop lights or wen in traffic. It’s also part of most modern hybrid setups, allowing the green-machines to get the…
Audi Adds New Fuel-Saving Technologies
To help make its goal of a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption by 2012, Audi has just released some new technologies for its vehicles, while expanding some existing fuel-efficiency features across its product rage. Audi’s three systems, (some new and some not-so-new) include a Start-Stop manual transmission, an Energy Recovery System and what Audi…
