Automatic vehicle start and stop is a technology designed to reduce vehicles’ fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions while driving, especially in urban traffic conditions.
When the vehicle stops, for example, at traffic lights or during a prolonged period of inactivity, the system detects the absence of movement or other predefined conditions and automatically switches off the electric engine. This helps preserve battery energy and improve the vehicle’s overall efficiency.
The start-stop system constantly monitors several variables, such as brake pedal pressure, vehicle speed, engine temperature and battery charge.
Automatic start-stop in electric vehicles is a feature designed to manage the flow of electricity within the vehicle efficiently. These systems use sensors and algorithms to control the electric engine and other vehicle components, enabling optimised energy management.
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