More than eight million car engines in North America are expected to feature stop-start systems by 2017, according to Lux Research.
The report forecasts that the vehicles equipped with stop-start systems are expected to save an estimated $167 per year in fuel costs if the car offers 20 mpg and is driven 12,000 miles per year.
Examining the technology, AAA Automotive Engineering and Repair director John Nielsen said engine stop-start isn't a brand new technology, but the latest systems benefit from significant advances made in the last few years.
"This technology is only going to gain momentum as vehicle manufactures work to meet the more stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards set for 2016," Nielsen said.
The report revealed that all hybrid cars in North America are currently equipped with stop-start capability, while some high line non-hybrids are also equipped with the systems from 2012 model year.
Stop-start technology automatically shuts off the engine when a driver is stuck in traffic which helps in improving fuel economy up to 12%.
