Stellantis Issues 'Do Not Drive' Warning for Older Vehicles; EPA Cutting Start/stop Credits and More

Stellantis issues 'do not drive' warning for older vehicles; EPA cutting start/stop credits and more

Stellantis says there are hundreds of thousands of cars that have faulty airbags and could cause serious injuries.  Ford is upping bonuses for workers.  EPA ending credits for start/stop features in cars.

US abandons 'stupid' engine stop-start tech

The United States has confirmed legislation that could see automatic stop-start technology ditched for new cars. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Lee Zeldin, backed by President Donald Trump, announced that the USA will remove incentives for car manufacturers to offer stop-start systems.  The move was a personal mission for Zeldin, who previously declared that “everyone hates” the systems, which automatically turn off a car’s …

Start/stop technology no longer a requirement under Trump administration

While not ‘banned’ outright, idle-stop and other emissions-reducing systems are no longer required in the USA, as emissions controls are deregulated.

Trump Administration Ends Credit for Start-Stop Feature in Vehicles

The federal Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday that manufacturers would no longer earn a credit for installing engines that automatically turn off when vehicles come to a complete stop and restart when drivers take their feet off the brake pedal.

Start-Stop System Falls Out of Favor: U.S. Automakers Lose Incentives for Installing It

The U.S. will no longer grant incentives to automakers for equipping vehicles with Start-Stop systems.