Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with advanced technologies designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. One such technology that has gained popularity over the past decade is ...

On Wednesday, we took a look at some of the consumer sentiment regarding General Motors’ automatic engine stop-start system, which seeks to conserve fuel during daily vehicle operation by temporarily ...

If you've shopped for a new car in the past few years, you've probably seen automakers touting new stop/start systems that can help save a little gas money. The concept is simple enough -- if you're ...

Start-stop is a relatively small feature with a dense engineering stack behind it. Modern systems tie together the engine control unit, starter-alternator hardware, beefed-up 12-volt or ...

A newer piece of technology that’s gaining popularity lately (even on lower-priced vehicles) is the stop-start or automated stop-start system. Like any other new technology, there are some questions ...

You’re probably already familiar with the effect that a hybrid drivetrain has on fuel economy, but now one of the key concepts of a hybrid drivetrain -- the ability for the engine to turn off and on ...