Idle-Stop Systems

Basics

• They are more commonly reffered to as "Start-Stop" or "Stop-Start" systems, however Idle-Stop Systems is used in papers etc
• Systems for Internal Combustion Engines , typically for Vehicles, where when idle for a certain amount of time (long enough that it isn't a small pause), the engine will turn off automatically
• Then when the "gas pedal" is pressed again, or new power is needed for ongoing electronic/mechanical devices once the "reserve" has been used up, it will automatically turn back on
• The Starter Motor is typically upgraded to make this faster as well
• In situations such as start-stop traffic this can significantly reduce fuel use, and decrease Emissions
• Much of the technology may be of use in backup / Microgrid generator systems as well

Internal Links

• Hybrid Vehicle

External Links

• The Wikipedia Page on Idle-Stop Systems
• [https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/idle-stop_light_duty_passenger_vehicles.pdf A 2012 Paper Titled "Quantifying the Effects of

Idle-Stop Systems on Fuel Economy in LightDuty Passenger Vehicles" ]