For more than a decade, automatic engine start/stop systems were sold as painless climate tech, a clever way to trim fuel use by cutting the engine at every red light. Now the feature is rapidly ...

Ordinary lead-acid battery technology has a short lifetime in start-stop uses, so battery makers have come up with new ideas for handling the frequent charge-discharge that characterizes start-stop.

Engine stop-start systems have gained in popularity over the past several years as automakers attempt to cut emissions and lower fuel consumption during normal, everyday vehicle use. The idea is quite ...

If the start-stop vehicle is outputting more CO2 than expected, the person will have to get the car repaired or battery replaced. This would be good for Axion and A123 since the AGM and capacitor ...

Upgrading to a higher Ah battery is generally fine for start-stop systems, provided it's the correct type and fits properly. The increased capacity can offer performance advantages without causing ...