Hopefully the start/stop can be disabled for stuff like this
Automatic start-stop capability is continuing it's inexorable march through the European automotive fleet with a stop at Land-Rover. Beginning late in 2008 Land-Rover vehicles will get a start-stop system that shuts off the engine the vehicle is stationary. Land Rover marketing director Andy Griffiths says that the company is also developing a full hybrid system in an attempt to meet upcoming EU carbon dioxide emissions limits.
[Source: HeadlineAuto.co.uk]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
bill @ Sep 21st 2007 11:38AM
Strange - I thought the British motor industry pioneered stop - start technology for cars. You know, first my Mg, Triumph, etc stopped running, and then for some reason began running again. You say now it is intentional, and before it was random and by accident? Go figure.
Leaf @ Sep 21st 2007 11:57AM
I wonder what percentage of Land Rover owners actually take their cars off-road.
danny @ Sep 25th 2007 1:37AM
actually, there was an article somewhere online about that. 23% of LR3 , 21% RRS, and maybe 18% of FFRR owners take their cars offroad, the most of any luxury SUV. My LR3 has seen the trail numerous times.
Josiah @ Sep 21st 2007 1:42PM
ouch
Gardiner Westbound @ Sep 21st 2007 12:06PM
Chrysler had that in the 1950s, particularly in damp weather.
Barney @ Sep 21st 2007 11:48PM
Hot weather as well. Vapourlock!
Ssco @ Sep 21st 2007 12:19PM
Ken Livingstone's going to hate it if there's a hybrid Chelsea Tractor available that's exempt from the Congestion Charge in London
Dax5000 @ Sep 21st 2007 12:53PM
How does that work when you're sitting in the Texas sun on an August day at a stoplight for a few minutes? I want COLD A/C, and I'll happily burn dino juice for it.
Oh, yeah, BRING BACK THE DEFENDER TO THE USA
Ben @ Sep 21st 2007 12:54PM
Hell, how does that work when you're sitting in the Texas sun on a November day at a stoplight for a few minutes?
m @ Sep 21st 2007 1:14PM
How about an electric motor driven compressor?
DriftPunch @ Sep 21st 2007 2:04PM
How does this technology impact long term wear. Since most wear occurs at startup from the oil not properly hydroplaning the parts, do hybrids have an additional electric pre-oiler?
How is this managed? Is it even a factor?
Daniel @ Sep 21st 2007 3:42PM
good point, i'm curious to know that too
is it really noticable when the engine stops and starts? do all cylinders shut down?
Barney @ Sep 21st 2007 11:53PM
My van has 350,000 kilometers and I stop and start it at least thirty to forty times a day. The oil doesn't run to the oil pan the instant a vehicle stops. I have never had problems with the starter and no extra maintenance costs.
Land Rover Forum @ Sep 21st 2007 2:16PM
Very interesting indeed. This is one of those technologies that has to be seen before it can be evaluated.
http://www.landroversonly.com
MikeW @ Sep 21st 2007 2:42PM
Hopefully this will be integrated into the 8 speed automatic.
SPG @ Sep 21st 2007 6:12PM
The picture above and Jeremy Clarkson have certainly proved me wrong.
The Range Rover Sport is one badass on and offroad machine.
Start Stop? Love it.
big L @ Sep 21st 2007 10:11PM
have a spare room in your home for the mechanic...
Krony @ Sep 23rd 2007 1:31AM
What kind of special things will they have to do do make the hybrid system compatible with all the wet/muddy conditions these vehicles are supposed to be able to handle?