Car manufacturers design start/stop systems with special batteries and components to handle thousands of engine cycles.

If your car battery dies, you may be able to revive it by jump starting it. Just make sure to connect your jumper cables in ...

The fully integrated, factory-tested system delivers higher reliability, faster installation and lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional engine starting solutions ...

Engine stop-start systems have gained in popularity over the past several years as automakers attempt to cut emissions and lower fuel consumption during normal, everyday vehicle use. The idea is quite ...

In the 1940s and 50s, fire extinguishers were kept near radial aircraft engines during startup due to the risk of fire from oil pooling and over-priming. The large, wheeled extinguishers were ...

On Wednesday, we took a look at some of the consumer sentiment regarding General Motors’ automatic engine stop-start system, which seeks to conserve fuel during daily vehicle operation by temporarily ...