Awhile back I satirically posted about a nonexistent proposal in the Madison, Wisc., town council to "make it illegal for motorists to wait at a red traffic light with their engines running." (The post was prompted by a real city measure to ban drive-through service at coffee shop or restaurants.)
But now the magic starter is ready for the big leagues.
German automotive supplier Bosch has announced that it has provided nearly half a million start/stop systems for BMW and Mini since launching the system. Bosch also announced that three additional manufacturers will introduce its technology withing the next few months. If you didn't know, Start/Stop technology allows the engine to shut down when the car is not moving, for instance, during traffic jams or at red traffic lights. When the gear is engaged or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine automatically starts again.Alas, it appears there is no retrofit possible to existing cars.
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What happens when the engine fails to start and the car gets hit by the clueless idiot behind him? Do Bosch and the car manufacturer get sued under the doctrine of joint & several liability?
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