How much gas do you think your car burns while you’re waiting at a red light, a stop sign, or when you’re stuck in traffic? You could always turn off your engine when you don’t need it to save fuel, but that’s a hassle. That’s why many modern vehicles come with engine stop-start systems to turn off the engine when it’s not needed and quickly start it up again when you do. Most of the time, these systems rely on battery power to keep electrical accessories going and to turn on the engine quickly, but General Motors is going above and beyond the average with its 2016 Cadillac ATS and CTS models.

By supplementing the battery in these vehicles with ultracapacitors (supplied by Maxwell Technologies), Cadillac is able to provide a number of benefits to its drivers. First, ultracapacitors can reduce high currents, which according to Maxwell, also reduces the high rate of cycling that can lead to shortened battery life. Secondly, ultracapacitors can lead to smoother startups after the engine has been turned off because they deliver quick bursts of power, just enough for the short periods of time when the engine stop-start system is in use.

Introducing ultracapacitors is just one of the many ways GM delivers the high-quality vehicles that Cadillac drivers expect from the brand. To experience this fuel-saving technology in person, be sure to stop by 3Birds Template and take a Cadillac ATS or CTS out for a spin. Contact us today to set up a test drive.

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