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Fuel consumption of vehicles is typically at its peak on city commutes, where one is moving at crawling speeds. It is also due to the fact that people also tend to spend a lot of time idling away while they wait for the signal to turn green. The hybrid technology stops the motor as soon as the car is stationary in neutral gear, thereby driving down fuel consumption. It then starts up as soon as the gear lever is shifted from neutral to first. Energy is also reclaimed through regenerative braking system, thereby further bumping up the efficiency figures. 

Manufacturers such as Mahindra, have taken it upon themselves to bring about a suitable workaround, that derives some of the necessary efficiency benefits, while keeping costs within reach. The Peugeot 406 hybrid technology is what one would place in the category of a ‘mild hybrid’. It uses a start-stop system, a starter motor, a larger spec battery and regenerative braking to drive down fuel consumption.