I'm definitely in favor of the automatic engine stop-start as a concept. In practice, I suppose it depends on how well it's implemented. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions definitely needs to be a high priority, but I don't know how the savings of stop-start compares to the extra material needed in the cases where the car needs a whole extra battery.
It seems a no-brainer in cars that are already hybrid though. My first-gen Insight uses the 70-pound IMA battery to start the car when you turn the key and it starts up soooo smoothly and effortlessly compared to the 12v starter in any car I've driven.
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Man, I miss that car! Amazingly efficient. |
Stop making me want to add a boattail to my first-gen Insight!
