The stop/start systems which are now being fitted to most new cars (not necessarily as standard) have a really big impact on fuel efficiency, in town and heavy traffic. Well, the system really seems be finally catching on, as in the US, by the year 2017, over 8-million cars will be fitted with stop/start.
Also, while it may be considered am annoying nuisance by those who feel it is a bit too intrusive, its benefits are undeniable. According to the AAA, such a system will save you around $167 in fuel bills (for $3.75/gallon), if your car has done 12,000 miles (19,200 km) at 20 mpg (11.8 l/100km).
Motorists need to realize that such a beneficial and genuinely effective system should not be shunned and relegated to the last page of the options list - it should be fitted as standard on all cars which are specifically designed for city driving.
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