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[–] VitoRobles@lemmy.today 34 points 1 week ago (20 children)

The EPA hits the brakes Now, after years of research, EPA administrator Lee Zeldin stated that the system barely reduces emissions and causes premature wear on the starter motor (which makes sense, it starts more often, even several times within an hour).

Although many tons of CO₂ savings have been estimated annually, the reality is that this system had many shortcomings, starting with the fact that it’s uncomfortable and annoying. And honestly… the fuel savings weren’t that great, estimated between 4% and 5%.

Wait what the fuck? So because it's annoying, then stop doing it?

If anything, fix the annoyance.

This article is bullshit and full of thoughts and feelings.

[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 7 points 1 week ago

Haven't you heard? We're living in a "feelings" world now.

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