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Has stop/start had its day?
Has stop/start had its day? There doesn't seem to be many cars using the system now.
Asked on 3 June 2024 by Ian Hatcher
Answered by
Andrew Brady
Quite the opposite. Most new cars will have some form of stop/start system. Hybrid models (including mild hybrids) will turn the engine off completely before you come to a complete halt, before starting the engine when necessary.
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