How do Hybrid cars (or any car that ‘cuts off’ when idle) not just blow their starter or have massive wear on the engine?

Question

Basically the title. I was always told most engine damage is done when starting the car, I live in a city and see and hear cars cutting off at every stoplight. How does that not blow the starter or engine?

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Answer 1

My car has this “feature”, thankfully there is also an option to turn it off. Granted I have to hit that button any time I start the car but still. When growing up I was told the same as you OP, that the hardest thing on an engine is starting so I don’t really understand this thing they have added to vehicles.