Interpretation ID: nht93-7.10

DATE: October 5, 1993

FROM: Mark Archer -- Orbital Engine Company Pty. Ltd.

TO: NHTSA, U.S. DOT

TITLE: Regulations concerning vehicles at idle

ATTACHMT: Attached to letter dated 4/5/94 from John Womack to Mark Archer (A42; Std. 102)

TEXT:

The VW Golf Ecomatic recently released in Europe automatically cuts its engine during extended periods at idle for the purpose of reducing exhaust emissions and fuel consumption.

We would like to know if there are any regulations which affect a vehicle of this nature being sold in the US.