EPA Removes Controversial Car Feature Present in 60 Percent of U.S. Vehicles After 14 Years of Backlash

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What Drivers Can Expect in the Coming Years

Impact on Automakers and Future Vehicle Design

The EPA’s Policy Shift and What It Means

Fourteen Years of Regulatory and Public Pressure

Environmental Benefits That Sparked the Debate

Growing Frustration From Drivers Nationwide

Why Automakers Adopted the Technology So Widely

The Origins of the Start Stop Mandate

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For more than a decade, one small but frustrating vehicle feature has sparked debate among drivers, automakers, and regulators across the United States. Now, after years of complaints and legal challenges, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken action to remove a rule that shaped how millions of cars were built and driven. The decision marks a significant shift in federal auto policy and reflects changing priorities around safety, emissions, and consumer experience.
 

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