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Toyota Auris gets stop/start in U.K., introduces Optimal Drive

Stop/start technology is finally gaining some real traction, especially in fuel-starved Europe where petrol is really expensive. When the engine isn't needed to power the vehicle, it shuts down in lieu of idling away, which is a definite boon for efficiency and especially in urban settings. Toyota is entering the anti-idle arena with its Auris, which sees the technology applied to its 1.3-liter diesel engine. So equipped, the Auris emits 135g/km of CO2 while improving mileage to 48.7 mpg in the EU combined cycle (about 40 mph U.S.) when ... Read more →

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