Episode 476 • • 16:08 - 20:55
476: Middle Class Infanteers
European Eco Mode, Start-Stop Technology, US Fuel Standards
A listener email from the UK explains that "Eco Mode" or "Start-Stop" technology is becoming standard in Europe to meet CO2 and fuel economy targets. The hosts discuss how these systems, which shut off the engine at stoplights, are often disliked by drivers but necessary for manufacturers to hit the 54.5 MPG average required in the U.S. by 2025.