Valeo at the heart of tomorrow’s mobility | IAA Mobility 2025

Valeo participated in the International Motor Show Germany, IAA Mobility 2025 from September 9 to 12, 2025.

Valeo showcased its cutting-edge solutions, which are set to shape the future of mobility.

From engines to algorithms: Europe’s automotive reset

The European automotive industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, driven by a convergence of environmental, technological, and regulatory factors.

Valeo, powering the future of mobility

Valeo is uniquely positioned to support the transformation of the automotive industry—thanks to its combined expertise in hardware and software, and its ability to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions in both ADAS, electrification, interior experience, and lighting.

In electrification, Valeo provides a full range of technologies—from 48V systems to high-voltage e-motors, power electronics, transmission and thermal management systems—for both BEVs and hybrids.

Valeo is also transforming the vehicle interior into a personalized and intelligent space. From thermal comfort systems to ambient lighting, and in-cabin monitoring, Valeo enhances occupant wellbeing and safety.

Valeo is also redefining vehicle lighting as a vector for communication and safety. With its latest software-defined lighting systems, headlights and taillights become smart interfaces capable of signaling vehicle behavior, improving visibility, and enhancing ADAS performance.

As the global leader in driver assistance systems, Valeo equips one in three new vehicles worldwide with ADAS technologies.

“AI is driving the future of cars”

Software-defined vehicle: A technological revolution in the automotive industry

The software-defined vehicle (SDV) revolutionizes the driving experience by fully exploiting the vehicle’s technological potential through updates and the addition of new features throughout its life cycle to make vehicles ever safer, more efficient and more personalized:

• A centralized architecture for greater performance and connectivity
• Decoupling hardware and software for continuous evolution
• Powerful Embedded computing capabilities
• An upgradeable vehicle
• A seamless user experience
• New business models and closer collaboration between players

To offer a more evolutive experience to drivers, Valeo relies on three technological pillars: controllers, sensors, and software.

As a world leader in ADAS, Valeo offers the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of sensors—cameras, radars, ultrasonics, and LiDAR etc—coupled with AI-based perception software for more safety on the road. Valeo’s solutions equip vehicles from entry level 2 up to robotaxis, providing the vehicle with a 360° view of its environment, and the computing power and intelligence to interpret and act on the information.

With 30 years of expertise in embedded electronics and software development, Valeo is helping shape the future of vehicle computing through a scalable, modular approach that supports the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

By 2030+, vehicles will transition from a function-based architecture to a simpler, more efficient, software-driven zonal architecture.

Valeo anSWer: the full-stack offering for software-defined vehicle

Valeo anSWer is an open, scalable and modular offering covering the entire vehicle software stack: applications, middleware and engineering & digital services to support manufacturers in the design of their software architecture, integration, validation, testing and maintenance.

Valeo anSWer capitalizes on Valeo’s 30+ years of expertise—the Group now has more than 9,000 software engineers worldwide—to offer automakers a flexible response to help them meet expectations of their customers.

Valeo electrifies mobility from the charger to the road

For Valeo, electrification of mobility must be smart, seamless, and efficient. At IAA MOBILITY 2025, the Group is unveiling its global vision for electrified mobility: a comprehensive approach—covering both hardware and software—that ranges from charging systems to onboard thermal management, including compact powertrains tailored to each application.

Smart charging: seamless, efficient, and user-focused

As electric mobility scales up, charging is no longer a technical afterthought—it is a central pillar of the driving experience, of energy management, and of sustainable performance. Valeo’s approach to smart charging is built on one ambition: make charging simpler, faster and smarter, while improving vehicle integration and energy efficiency. This first includes a new generation of AC charging station (Valeo Ineez™ | Valeo Ineez™ Home | Valeo Ineez™ Pro) and onboard chargers offering bidirectional charging (V2G/V2H).

Smart thermal management: from hardware innovation to software

Valeo’s Smart Thermal Management offers a complete, scalable solution for electric vehicles, combining smart control and innovative hardware. At the heart of the system, the Smart Heat Pump optimizes energy efficiency across all seasons by managing heat exchange between cabin, battery, and powertrain.

This thermal energy is then distributed through Smart Coolant Modules, which centralize fluid flow while reducing weight, pressure loss, and complexity.

From High Voltage Hybrids to full BEVs: an end-to-end optimized powertrain

Valeo is also pursuing a pragmatic and scalable approach to hybridization, offering a complete range of technologies that help automakers reduce emissions and fuel consumption. From 12 V micro-hybrid systems that enhance stop-start functionality, through 48 V mild-hybrid with increased recovery of braking energy, to high voltage solutions, up to pure electric drive, Valeo’s portfolio covers the full spectrum of hybridization.

Compact powertrains to democratize urban electric mobility

The aim of eAccess, a ready-to-use 48V powertrain designed for light urban mobility is to make electric mobility more affordable.

When light becomes smart, safe, and communicative

In addition to delivering perfect visibility of the roads, automotive lighting now personalizes the drive. Controlled by software, it adapts in real time to the environment, enhances safety, and creates visual interactions both inside and outside the vehicle. At IAA MOBILITY 2025, Valeo presents its latest innovations in high-definition, adaptive and expressive lighting — designed not only to improve visibility but also to leverage vehicles’ system capabilities for customization and communication.

See and be seen: Smart headlamps for more safety

Valeo’s high-definition Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) technologies are redefining night-time driving by offering precise, adaptive lighting that enhances both safety and comfort.

Its most advanced HD lighting solutions can project information directly onto the road surface: lane guidance, navigation cues, warning symbols, or dynamic pedestrian alerts.

Light signatures for style… and dialogue

Welcome Light creates a premium, personalized arrival experience and gives vehicles a distinctive visual signature.

Ensuring optimal visibility in all conditions

With Valeo AquaBlade™, fluid is delivered directly along the blade, eliminating the spray on the windshield that can cause visual disturbance.

To further improve comfort and safety, Valeo’s software suite adds smart functionalities such as Valeo DeBug and Valeo DeFrost. Activated remotely or automatically, these features can rapidly eliminate frost or insect residues—without starting the engine.

Reliable sensors for autonomous driving performance

Valeo has developed a complete range of cleaning solutions—including LiDAR Cleaning, the first system entirely dedicated to LiDAR sensors, available in series production.

A smart, personalized, and human-centered cabin

In the age of autonomous and connected vehicles, the cabin is becoming much more than just a driving position: it is a living, working, and relaxing space, designed to adapt to its occupants and actively ensure their safety.

A vigilant and caring co-pilot on board:

• Safety being paramount, the Valeo cockpit acts as a guardian angel. Its “Interior Cocoon” system integrates several layers of monitoring.
• The Driver Monitoring System (DMS) assesses the driver’s level of attention in real time.
• Valeo also integrates an essential feature: Life Presence Detection.

With Phone as a Key technology, your smartphone becomes your car key and triggers a personalized welcome sequence when you approach: doors open, driver profile activated, smart exterior lighting.

Valeo Racer, an extended reality (XR) experience turns the vehicle’s surroundings into a live gaming environment. Using the car’s ADAS sensors and AI perception algorithms, the game synchronizes with real-world elements—curves, obstacles, road conditions—offering an immersive, motion-aware experience on passengers’ smartphones or tablets.

Valeo also introduces for the first time its next generation of steering wheel. This new prototype shows Valeo’s vision for the future where steer-by-wire technology offers less wheel rotation and allows for a better user experience.

Preparing professionals for new forms of mobility

Electrification, ADAS, digitalization: the transformation of the automotive industry does not stop at the production line. It is also taking place in garages. For Valeo, successfully managing this transition means ensuring that every innovation can be maintained, diagnosed, and repaired throughout the vehicle’s lifetime. This is the challenge addressed by its smart aftermarket approach, led by Valeo Service, a world leader in aftermarket products.

Valeo Tech Academy: training a new generation of repairers.

The aftermarket opens up to new forms of mobility: The Group now supplies parts for electric scooters and bicycles, including those equipped with the Valeo Cyclee™ motor and Shared vehicles, such as Vélib’ bikes.

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