Bosch ? Boasting a Broad Base for Hybrids· Micro Hybrid with start/stop function ready for production in 2006· Strong Hybrid for more driving pleasure· Greatest market growth for hybrids expected in North AmericaFuel consumption of automotive vehicles can be dramatically reduced especially in city traffic with hybrid technology. The electric motor installed in mild and strong hybrids adds, moreover, to greater driving dynamics and thus more driving fun. The hybrid systems offered by Bosch can be divided into three functional categories: "micro hybrids" with start/stop function, "mild hybrids" with "boost" effect and "strong hybrids" which allow for driving with electrical energy over short distances.