Is the Engine Start-Stop Technology Practical?

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Engine start-stop technology is very practical. The original intention of engine start-stop technology was to improve fuel economy. The working principle of automatic engine start-stop is to automatically shut off the engine when the vehicle temporarily stops during driving (such as waiting at a red light). When it is necessary to move forward again, the system automatically restarts the engine. This can reduce unnecessary fuel consumption, lower emissions, and improve fuel economy. Precautions for using automatic engine start-stop: 1. Turn off start-stop in traffic jams: Repeated start-stop not only increases fuel consumption but also adds burden to the engine. 2. Turn off start-stop on slopes: Although the automatic start-stop time is very short, the engine start-stop on slopes may cause insufficient braking assistance. 3. Turn off start-stop when using air conditioning: Because the air conditioning requires relatively high power consumption, and the vehicle's power may not be sufficient to operate the air conditioning when the engine is stopped, which may make passengers feel uncomfortable.