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Originally Posted by tomdavie
. . . 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?
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It is call a Silverado and I believe it is still available from your local GM dealer. The engine shutoff while moving isn't there but you are welcome to add to our knowledge and conduct the experiment. Unfortunately, the fuel efficiency gain as measured by EPA isn't there. But, whatever 'cranks your tractor.'
One of our local posters suggested the BAS system provided additional power for a contractor, remote power supply. Thus one Silverado could operate all of the power tools needed to build a house.
Bob Wilson