Ford Super News Ticker Report post Posted January 21, 2016 Ford, America’s truck leader, continues to set the pace of innovation among full-size trucks with the expansion of Auto Start-Stop technology across the entire lineup of EcoBoost®-equipped 2017 F-150 pickups. View the full article Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElectricFan69 Report post Posted January 22, 2016 For much of the South, such technology is irrelevant unless the vehicle is also equipped with an A/C system that can function with the ICE off. Having the car get hot when sitting at a light because the ICE goes off isn't going to fly, and having belt-driven A/C compressors forces the ICE to 'idle' to ensure the cool, de-humidified air keeps blowing. Now, if Ford has figured out a way to run an A/C compressor on a low-voltage system without having to upsize the legacy lead/acid batteries - that would truly be innovative... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
