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Old 05-04-2013, 12:19 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Yep, called "i-Eloop". Not standard on all models. And not available yet.

I think one of the biggest bummers is, once again, drum roll please, the EPA test procedure that does not take advantage of start stop tech.

Mazda has had "i-stop" for years in other markets, but Mazda and other non-hybrid models won't bring it to USA because it is no advantage on EPA sticker MPG number.

It is pretty cool how it restarts: it stops at an exact position where a timed injection and valve opening will ignite one then the remaining cylinders to her it running again.
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