EPA chief Lee Zeldin stirred up the internet when he took to social media to blast the auto start-stop systems found in modern cars. His declaration that the technology’s days are numbered drew cheers from the many drivers who find the feature annoying.
Not everyone agreed, as a handful of defenders argued the systems serve a genuine purpose in cutting emissions and fuel use. The dustup highlighted just how divisive a seemingly minor feature can be among drivers with strong opinions either way.