Glossary / General

start-stop technology

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When a car is stopped, the engine turns off and then starts again when you need it. It helps save gas and lower pollution.

Technical Definition

Start‑stop technology automatically shuts off the engine when a vehicle is idling (e.g., at traffic lights) and restarts it when the driver releases the brake or presses the accelerator, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

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