Stop-start technology in vehicles helps save fuel, increase efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions by turning off the engine at stoplights and restarting when needed.
The EPA, under the scrutiny of Administrator Lee Zeldin, is looking into the efficacy and public reception of stop-start technology in cars.
This technology has been around since the 1970s and has become more common in newer vehicles to meet emissions standards, with the EPA providing incentives for manufacturers to include stop-start systems.
While stop-start systems offer fuel savings, there are varying opinions on their effectiveness based on factors like idle time and system type, and some vehicles allow users to switch off this feature if desired.