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Originally Posted by Ptero
Why would you want to start the engine if you were coming to a stop?
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I use my momentum to start the engine many many times per trip where I don't have to come to a complete dead stop (or if I see that I will be taking off right away). Really any time I need to slow down at all the engine is off and I usually have enough momentum to relight it when there is room to run again. Again, many many times per trip. I usually get over 70mpg in a metro around town, a smart can't do that even in the most experienced hands. It has a not-so-smart driveline and a clutch would be a big improvement (as would a ratio selection lever, or just plain gears for efficiencies sake).