Start-stop system

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A start-stop system (also referred to as idling stop or micro hybrid) is a technology that automatically shuts down and restarts a vehicle's internal combustion engine to reduce idle time, with the aim of lowering fuel consumption and emissions. The system is most beneficial in urban environments, where vehicles frequently stop and start, such as at traffic lights or in congestion. Originally developed for hybrid electric vehicles, start-stop systems are now found in a range of conventional vehicles without hybrid powertrains. Reported fuel economy improvements for non-hybrid vehicles range from 3–10%, with some estimates as high as 12%. According to the United States Department of Energy, idling in the United States consumes more than 6 billion U.S. gallons (23 billion liters; 5.0 billion imperial gallons) of fuel annually. Start-stop operation varies by vehicle type. In manual transmission vehicles, the system typically activates when the gear is in neutral and the clutch is released...

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