# Start Stop Technology on The No Agenda Show

Start Stop Technology comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2013 to December 2019.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2013 – December 2019
- **Related topics:** [Start-stop Technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-stop-technology.md), [Emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md), [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Fuel Economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-economy.md), [Fuel Efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-efficiency.md), [Hybrids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrids.md), [Obama Administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), [Tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Auto Start-Stop Technology, Emission Standards and Tesla Tracking

- **Episode:** [1199: Slackified](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified.md)
- **Published:** 2019-12-19
- **Time:** 54:15–58:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1199-slackified/chapter/auto-start-stop-technology-emission-standards-and-tesla-tracking.md

The prevalence of auto start-stop technology in modern vehicles is identified as a tactic to meet strict European emission standards. The hosts share personal anecdotes about the dangers and annoyances of this feature, particularly on steep hills. The discussion extends to how companies like Tesla track driver data and the future of automated traffic enforcement.

Keywords: [start-stop technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-stop-technology.md), [emissions](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions.md), [tesla](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tesla.md), vehicle tracking, smog checks

### European Diesel Efficiency, Volkswagen EOS, Start-Stop Systems

- **Episode:** [535: Swivel-Chair Speed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed.md)
- **Published:** 2013-08-01
- **Time:** 17:56–20:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/535-swivel-chair-speed/chapter/european-diesel-efficiency-volkswagen-eos-start-stop-systems.md

A rental Volkswagen EOS turbo diesel achieved 43 miles per gallon during a drive from Nice to Florence, highlighting the efficiency of European diesel engines compared to American models. The discrepancy in diesel prices is attributed to US EPA requirements that make diesel more expensive than premium gasoline. The "eco-system" start-stop technology in modern Volkswagens is criticized for being potentially dangerous in traffic situations.

Keywords: volkswagen eos, diesel engine, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [fuel efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-efficiency.md), [start-stop technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-stop-technology.md)

### European Eco Mode, Start-Stop Technology, US Fuel Standards

- **Episode:** [476: Middle Class Infanteers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-06
- **Time:** 16:08–20:55
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/476-middle-class-infanteers/chapter/european-eco-mode-start-stop-technology-us-fuel-standards.md

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.

Keywords: eco mode, [start-stop technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/start-stop-technology.md), [fuel economy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-economy.md), [obama administration](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/obama-administration.md), [hybrids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrids.md)

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