Start-stop

Bosch's new system is intended to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions

Automotive

New Bosch system shuts off coasting cars' engines

Bosch's new start-stop system shuts the engine off not only at stops, but also whenever the car is coasting. It could result in fuel savings of about 10 percent, and substantially reduce CO2 emissions.

Ford's Auto Start-Stop system will be added to conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America from 2012

Automotive

Ford to extend Auto Start-Stop system to gasoline and diesel vehicles

Ford has announced its fuel-saving Auto Start-Stop system will be added to conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America from 2012.

The new Mazda3 incorporates fuel-saving technology for drivers who face the daily grind of city traffic and stop-start driving

Automotive

Mazda3 iStop puts engine in pause mode

Mazda3's iStop technology saves fuel and CO2 emissions by pausing engine when vehicle is idling