Start-stop has just faced a challenge from the EPA. Now the true test begins.
Discontent with Start-Stop Technology in Vehicles In a recent episode of “Drive with Lauren and Karl,” Karl Brauer and I discussed a feature that many drivers absolutely dislike: start-stop technology. I get it. When I halted my car at a light, the engine turned off, and for a split second, I thought I’d stalled. Then, […]
EPA Administrator Zeldin: Trump administration dismantling ‘Obama Switch,’ putting an end to automatic start-stop in new vehicles
Trump Administration Ends Start-Stop Engine Features On February 12, 2026, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, alongside President Donald Trump, unveiled what the administration calls the “largest regulatory relief package in U.S. history.” They announced a significant change regarding automatic engine start-stop technology, effectively signaling the end of the era initiated under former President Obama. While the […]