EPA to Eliminate Annoying Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced its intention to eliminate the auto start-stop feature in cars. This decision follows widespread criticism of the feature, which automatically shuts off the engine at stoplights to improve fuel efficiency. Many drivers find this feature annoying, and it often restarts the engine roughly. The EPA's announcement was made via a tweet by the new EPA administrator, Lee Zeldin, who referred to the feature as a "climate participation trophy." "Start/stop technology: where your car dies at every red light so companies get a climate participation trophy. EPA approved it, and everyone hates it, so we're fixing it." tweeted Zeldin. Automakers currently receive fuel economy credits for including the feature, which contributes to the EPA's overall fuel efficiency standards. The EPA's decision indicates a shift toward prioritizing consumer satisfaction and addressing concerns about the practicality of certain green technologies. This decision raises questions about other environmental regulations and their impact on consumer experience.