No surprise, it was an Obama-era regulation.

From Newsweek:

Automatic start-stop technology became popular in large part due to fuel economy and emissions regulations introduced during the Obama administration. Initially introduced by European carmakers in hybrid vehicles, over the past decade, it became common across many new models, including SUVs and pickup trucks. While it is not mandated in new cars, it has been widely adopted due to federal fuel standard incentives.

The system shuts off the engine when the vehicle is fully stopped and restarts it when the driver releases the brake or presses the accelerator. Automakers claim the feature improves fuel efficiency and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. Critics say it can be annoying or even dangerous, causes long-term wear on engines and offers only minimal environmental benefits.

As it turns out, opposition to automatic start-stop systems has increased, particularly among drivers in warm regions or those facing uneven engine restarts. Frequent issues cited include slow acceleration, interrupted air conditioning, and worries about starter motor durability.

The feature only offers minimal savings with Consumer Reports even noting to Newsweek that it mostly benefits people driving in city traffic, as opposed to highway driving where the benefits are minimal.

New cars aren’t mandated to include automatic start-stop systems, but Washington bureaucrats have pushed incentives for automakers to adopt them, despite customer dislike, under the guise of environmental benefits [read: lining their own pockets].

Too bad. So sad. Bye bye.