Stop/Start Technology

Last weekend's rental car was a Chevy Malibu equipped with an engine that will shut off when the car isn't moving and the brake is pressed, then quickly starts as soon as the brake pedal is released. I didn't know the technology even existed and was a little freaked out when I thought the car had stalled. Took a little getting used to, but not wasting gas at every red light is pretty cool.

http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/chevy-leads-the-way-for-stopstart-technology-227939