An automatic start-stop system in vehicles is known by many names: Some call it a "stop-start," others "S&S," and others a "micro-hybrid technology." But whatever you call it, it's a common feature in ...

As more owners speak up, regulators and safety advocates are starting to treat these stories as more than just venting. The ...

CAP-XX’s latest supercapacitor module supports stop-start (also known as idle-stop or micro-hybrid) vehicles’ batteries by supplying the peak cranking current (up to 300 A) needed for each engine ...

The latest addition in Volvo’s striving for fuel savings is developed in-house at Volvo and is based on the company’s existing I-See and I-Roll technologies. The new stop/start engine feature is ...

Start/stop systems are among the simplest ideas in automotive history—turn off the engine when you don’t need it, save fuel, and start again when you do. Passenger cars embraced this decades ago, but ...