Posts Tagged: start stop systems

All about cars with start stop systems

What are the pros and cons of a car with a start stop system? Why have a start stop system? The reason car makers are switching to start stop systems is simple; they save gas and car makers are desperate to improve their overall fleet MPG. It’s important to note however, that the EPA doesn’t include start stop systems when they calculate mileage rating. Those EPA MPG ratings are calculated with the start stop system disabled. However, starting with the 2017 model year, the EPA will begin issuing credits to … Read More