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The VUE Green Line proves that GM is capable of improving the fuel efficiency of many of its vehicles at a modest cost. The well-engineered belt alternator-starter could be offered on tens of thousands of GM vehicles, virtually eliminating wasted fuel at idle. Kudos to Saturn's technical team for producing an auto-stop feature that works smoothly and consistently. In contrast, Honda's system requires the car to return to at least 10 mph before it will shut down again. In the VUE, you can lift and return your foot to the brake as often as you like — as you would in stop-and-go traffic. Each time, the engine pauses for a few moments at low idle, then drops to a full engine-off stop.
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