Comments on: Start-Stop to be standard in five years?

By: E60M5

E60M5 — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:00:14 +0000

i thought start stop driving used up the most fuel??

By: NoNameDenton1

NoNameDenton1 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:33:22 +0000

I thought the gas version in the States got it as well? I could be wrong, but could have sworn I read that.

By: maxcar

maxcar — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:48:24 +0000

the mazda system sounds more reliable and innovative.

By: Htay9500

Htay9500 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:42:06 +0000

^^ I think so, maybe in its diesel versions and its only available in europe under its opel name.

By: NoNameDenton1

NoNameDenton1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:04:58 +0000

Doesn’t the Astra have something similar to start stop?

By: jdasch1

jdasch1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:48:12 +0000

Start stop has been around for years and is extremely reliable. The systems that use field coils around the flywheel are the most reliable…the alternator/starter combo is the cheapest way, but relies on a good serp belt. Millions of gallons of fuel saved and lower noise levels in cities are great reasons to “get ur done” as soon as possible!!

By: autonut

autonut — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:42:26 +0000

I noticed on rentals that A/C shuts off while accelerating, so if it will shut off under red light not a big deal

By: lucklaster

lucklaster — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:47:14 +0000

Swell. Let’s just take eveyones keys away.

By: NoNameDenton1

NoNameDenton1 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:57:13 +0000

MINI also has start stop technology and BMW is adding it, so it would not just Mercedes getting hurt by the backfire from such issues.

By: Boxster2.7L

Boxster2.7L — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:47:49 +0000

Its gonna wear out the engines too. Startup is when an engine experiences the most strain and increased harshness, because the cylinders are in the process of becoming lubricated by oil. I would not be surprised if this backfires on Mercedes.

By: sharpie

sharpie — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:45:24 +0000

Actually, if it works in sync with the traffic lights, the amount of accidents should decrease because this will eliminate all those “jack-rabbit” lead-feet out there. Can’t accelerate if the engine isn’t on. Also, no more street racing from stop light to stop light, unless a ultra quick starter becomes an aftermarket performance part. Forget NOS, my starter starts quicker!

By: NoNameDenton1

NoNameDenton1 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:06:24 +0000

I like this tech, glad it might become standard.

By: Random Jerk

Random Jerk — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:37:26 +0000

You guys just can’t let the buggy whip go can you?

By: TOZO

TOZO — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:44:45 +0000

Sounds like numerous traffic accidents waiting to happen, based on glitch after glitch.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:26:02 +0000

Start/stop technology comes from the makers of starters, like Bosch and Valeo, not automakers.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:36:15 +0000

Oh, good. Something else to add further complexity and cost to the modern internal combustion engine so that the average peon can still afford to drive. The middle east oil barons must be laughing their turbans off as they step out of their Rolls’ and onto their Airbus’.

By: davebo

davebo — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:23:56 +0000

It specifically says the a/c will keep running on strengthened batteries.
This sounds like a simple and immediate way to save a lot of gas. My only problem is that now I have to wait for yet another new technology to be implemented before I get a new car, cause I’ll be damned if I’m gonna buy a car in a year or two then everyone else gets to save 19% of their gas a few years later. I think as gas prices increase and newer cars get better mileage, we’re going to see our current cars’ resale value plummet. Sure it’s already happened with SUV’s, but even cars getting 20 city 28 hwy will be looked down on in a couple years.

By: christianboy10

christianboy10 — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:00:21 +0000

no more a/c while in traffic I guess