Makes and Models
- Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid (2005–2007)
- Saturn Vue Green Line (BAS Hybrid, 2007–2009)
- Saturn Aura Green Line (BAS Hybrid model 2007–2009)
- Chevrolet Malibu (BAS Hybrid model 2008–2010)
- Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid
- BMW ActiveHybrid 7
- Peugeot 308 e-HDi (from 2011, referred to by the manufacturer as micro-hybrid)
- Buick LaCrosse with eAssist (2012-)
During the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijng in August, Chinese automobile manufacturer Chang'an Motors supplied a number of hybrid-drive cars as taxis for the athletes and spectators. The power electronics for the "mild hybrid" drive was supplied by Infineon.
Toyota sold a mild hybrid version of the luxurious Toyota Crown beginning in 2002 only for the Japanese domestic market. Fuel economy was increased when compared with the standard 3.0 V6 petrol unit. Toyota now sells a full hybrid with an electric motor for the new 2008 Toyota Crown.
MINI and BMW have start and stop systems which are not hybrid technology in all of their vehicles sold in Europe running 4-cylinder engines with manual transmissions.
The Smart Fortwo microhybrid sold in Europe, although is not a mild hybrid.
Citroën proposes a stop and start system on its C2 and C3 models. The concept-car C5 Airscape has an improved version of that, adding regenerative braking and traction assistance functionalities, and ultracapacitors for energy buffering.
VW brought two mild hybrid concept cars to Shanghai for the Challenge Bibendum.
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