I read in one of today's newspapers an article about making your driving more eco-friendly. One of the suggestions is to switch off the engine while held up in traffic.
I'm sure this is a great idea if the road is like a car park, but I also remember someone saying to me that it's only worth doing if you are stopped for at least a minute.
I was told it is because the surge of fuel required at startup outweighs that saved if the car is restarted in less than a minute.
What does anyone know about this? I'm sure it would be great to save some fuel during snarl-ups but are we doing more harm than good if we stop the engine for very short periods?
I'm sure this is a great idea if the road is like a car park, but I also remember someone saying to me that it's only worth doing if you are stopped for at least a minute.
I was told it is because the surge of fuel required at startup outweighs that saved if the car is restarted in less than a minute.
What does anyone know about this? I'm sure it would be great to save some fuel during snarl-ups but are we doing more harm than good if we stop the engine for very short periods?