Ford is Bringing Stop-Start Technology to Non-Hybrids in North-America

Hey Ford, I think you need a better graphic designer. The SUV looks like it comes from a GIF file, and the logo on the left isn’t even centered. Image: Ford Cars That Truly Stop at Red Lights Stop-start technology, aka anti-idling or idle-stop, turns off the engine of a vehicle when it stops at a red light or in traffic. This makes a lot of sense since you get 0 MPG when idling, but unfortunately, it hasn’t been available in North-America except in hybrids. But that’s about to change: Starting in 2012, Ford will bring stop-start to its conventional gasoline-powered vehicles, with the eventual goal of offering … Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Ford is Bringing Stop-Start Technology to Non-Hybrids in North-America

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