> easily offsets whatever gains are achieved with this nanny tech
That's a matter of opinion, which may not be shared by anyone living near places that have seen decreases in noise and air pollution due to idle stop.
Starting a motor is much noisier than idling a motor.
It's "idle start/stop". not "idle stop". At some point the light will turn green.
Starting a motor is much noisier than idling a motor.
It's "idle start/stop". not "idle stop". At some point the light will turn green.