It has been used, but not efficiently. You have to realize that golf carts
are driven for a couple of minutes and then parked for a few minutes. Cars
on the other hand are usually not parked for that long, or not for a
predictable time while in traffic. It also takes quite a bit of energy to
start a large motor and I'm not sure if current technology in the battery/
starter system would prove much more energy efficient than idling. There
would also be a hit on overall pollution. A cold cylinder will not
efficiently burn the fuel charge, the rich mixture to start the engine will
wash the cylinder walls and promote wear. Many things involved in this idea
that need to be overcome to make it better than idling for a short time.
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"habbi" wrote in message
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How do the gas powered golf carts starting system work. When you apply the
brakes the engine shuts off and then when you press the gas pedal the
engine
starts and you drive away. Why hasn't this technology been used in
automobiles?