An auto stop/start battery charging question

Posted by: boxelder

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Stop-start will obviously reduce fuel consumption/emissions. My understanding is that the emissions 'scandal' or whatever with VW was that they programmed the engine management to reduce fuel use at a narrow power/speed (whatever) band - at which the testing was done.

It only affected diesel engines anyway, not petrol engines like I have in my Ford, on which the auto stop/start gave up the ghost several years ago, and I can’t say I’m that bothered about it. The car is a 19-plate, and IIRC it’s still got its original battery. Starts perfectly every time, so 🤷🏼‍♂️