The Trump administration announced the end of credits for automakers using the “start/stop feature,” which shuts off gas engines during idling, as part of a broader rollback of environmental regulations aimed at cutting greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA claims this technology is unpopular and has contributed to rising vehicle prices, which have increased nearly 43% over the past decade. Automakers welcomed the regulatory changes, asserting that they will allow for a wider range of vehicle options. Meanwhile, the administration argues that these changes will save consumers an average of $2,400 on new car purchases.
