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Old 02-21-2006, 12:54 PM
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Default Re: HAH Remote Starter

As Renato aptly stated, a remote starter on a hybrid would seem contrary to autostop and the whol eidea of reducing gas consumption. Plus, in terms of emissions, remote starters are also a thoroughly bad idea: engines warm up only very slowly when idling rather than when driven slowly under load. This increases the length of time f=to reach normal operating temperature for engine and catalytic converter, reducing the life of both. Plus, while running prior to reaching operating temperature you will produce far more emissions. On the whole, not a very green approach. But that's just my personal opinion.

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