The Administrator of the U.S. EPA, Lee Zeldin, expressed his commitment to address the negative perception surrounding Auto Start-Stop (AST) technology, which many drivers find frustrating. Despite this, the technology is not broken and is not federally mandated; rather, it is incentivized through carbon credits. The rapid adoption of AST by automakers is linked to these incentives, soaring from 9% of cars using it in 2016 to over 60% in 2022. Although the feature is unpopular, it significantly aids in reducing emissions and meeting industry standards.
The EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has vowed to address public disdain for Auto Start-Stop technology, despite it not being considered broken or mandated by federal regulations.
Even though many drivers find Auto Start-Stop annoying, the technology plays a crucial role in helping automakers meet emissions standards without being a federal requirement.
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