Gang:

I was wondering if an automaker would be willing to improve the starting system in a non hybrid vehilce so that it wouldnt ever idle. It would just shut off -then start up again when you pressed the gas. Wouldnt that save a pile of gas and emissions on its own?

perhaps it could also coast without the engine on just like when we are coasting to an intersection with our hybrids.

wouldnt this be a much cheaper alternative for someone who doesnt want to pay huge bucks for a hybrid?