It's already in some American cars -- and not just hybrids. They've also taken care of some of the concerns such as the A/C stopping when the engine stops, by using an auxiliary battery in the trunk, and using a beefed up starter so the restart is quicker and less noticeable. In the 2014 Malibu the start/stop technology is standard equipment. BUT, you have the option to turn it on or off if you don't like it. Chevy estimates this feature saves about 5% in fuel for the average driver.
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