stop-go
adjective
British
: having inactive periods followed by active periods
a stop-go economy/policy
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Experts calculate that the feature reduces fuel consumption by 3-10% in city/stop-go driving by eliminating idle fuel use.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
While an electric powertrain creates an effortlessly easy stop-go driving experience, the technology behind it offers a surprising amount of character.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
While an electric powertrain creates an effortlessly easy stop-go driving experience, the technology behind it offers a surprising amount of character.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Stop-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop-go. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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