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Any facts/studies (maybe opinions?) about the new automobile start/stop system as to the positive side (mileage, emissions) and the down side (wear/slow start)? I had a car rental in Europe and it worked well there, My wife has a Ford Fusion plug in hybrid and it works flawlessly but it is designed in and will cruise on electric. I have a new Jeep with this 'feature' and it is getting increasingly common. I think they have beefed up the Jeep battery, I hope the starter too. But I know from diesel days that they have a lot of their wear on start up and I would leave it running rather than frequent stop/start. I like saving fuel and understand emissions issues (I live in southern California) but I also want to know if there is anything to be gained or lost from turning it off.