[sustran] Stop engine at the intersections

[ITDP]

This idea of stopping engines briefly to reduce air pollution is not a
good idea.  While I don't have the figures, I'm pretty sure the
emissions generated by stopping and starting the engine again are
considerably greater than the emissions generated by hot idling. 

Regards, 
Walter Hook

Taiichi INOUE wrote:
> 
> Dear,
> 
> In Japan the campaign called 'Idling Stop' has become popular. That is , at
> the intersections the car drivers are asked to stop their engines to keep
> the air clean.
> I'd like to know which countries introduce this measure and in these
> countries what it is called.
> Please let me know.
> 
> Drink globally, Eat locally.
> 
>  Consultant
>  Taiichi Inoue
>   Transport & Logistics System Strategy.
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