Just kidding... they would never let this hit U.S. Shores (FAIL) 
Four years ago, Citroen started the whole stop/start trend when it introduced the technology on its C2 and C3 cars. Since then, many other automakers have picked up on the new green-tech, which shuts the engine off when it is not needed as opposed to letting it idle away. When regenerative braking is added to take a load off the engine's alternator in recharging the vehicle's battery, Citroen considers it micro hybrid technology. The only thing it's missing from being a full hybrid is an oversized electric motor that can help move the vehicle along at low speeds. The benefits of the micro hybrid technology are reduced fuel consumption and emissions and lower cost than other hybrid technology. The Citroen second generation of its stop/start system on the C3 Picasso. For the first time ever, the micro hybrid system will be available with a diesel engine (complete with particulate filter) and will offer almost 70 mpg on the EU combined cycle as well as low CO2 emissions of just 110g/km. Expect to see this new, cheaper second-gen micro hybrid system show up on many more models in the near future. From 2008 AutoBlogGreen
Four years ago, Citroen started the whole stop/start trend when it introduced the technology on its C2 and C3 cars. Since then, many other automakers have picked up on the new green-tech, which shuts the engine off when it is not needed as opposed to letting it idle away. When regenerative braking is added to take a load off the engine's alternator in recharging the vehicle's battery, Citroen considers it micro hybrid technology. The only thing it's missing from being a full hybrid is an oversized electric motor that can help move the vehicle along at low speeds. The benefits of the micro hybrid technology are reduced fuel consumption and emissions and lower cost than other hybrid technology. The Citroen second generation of its stop/start system on the C3 Picasso. For the first time ever, the micro hybrid system will be available with a diesel engine (complete with particulate filter) and will offer almost 70 mpg on the EU combined cycle as well as low CO2 emissions of just 110g/km. Expect to see this new, cheaper second-gen micro hybrid system show up on many more models in the near future. From 2008 AutoBlogGreen
