Yep. I knew it was a mountain out of a molehill, but I think I was unaware at the depth of detail and parts needed to make this thing go.More parts, tech for something that virtually useless.
Minimal on a per car basis yes, but for the auto manufacturers, it is a fleet savings to meet the ever tighter EPA requirement.I believe most people don’t realize auto stop / start is for emissions reduction. Probably people think it’s to save gas but the savings on fuel have been shown to be pretty minimal.
Or ban all gassy foods! Nooooo!Minimal on a per car basis yes, but for the auto manufacturers, it is a fleet savings to meet the ever tighter EPA requirement.
I'd like to see more restrictions on industry's manufacturing plants, but that won't happen. They line politicians pockets and employ a majority of the work force.
Someone said the methane coming from cow farts is bad too. Perhaps a catalytic converter stuck up a cows butt?
Or ban all gassy foods! Nooooo!
It's both.I believe most people don’t realize auto stop / start is for emissions reduction. Probably people think it’s to save gas but the savings on fuel have been shown to be pretty minimal.
No good deed goes undone. It’s both and is hard on the battery (at least until the BCM and PCM Calibration update recall rolls out)It's both.
Interesting vedio, thanks for posting.Subscribe to his channel! He's mainly a Toyota guy, but I enjoy the depth and detail that he gives to his content.
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