Valeo Power
Division
Trend
2024 saw a slowdown in electric car sales. Hybrid vehicles, seen as a more affordable alternative, gained in popularity. The underlying trend remains positive, thanks to a broader offering and further technological progress. This is particularly the case in China, the most competitive market for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
Valeo has a portfolio of solutions to address all levels of electrification and is also expanding its offering to include:
- electric micro-mobility (two-wheelers, three-wheelers, urban quadricycles, etc.);
- charging stations;
- thermal management for data centers.
Leadership
The Valeo Power Division holds a leading position in vehicle electrification systems, including powertrain systems and thermal management systems.
1 in 3
vehicles worldwide is fitted with a Valeo electric system that reduces CO2 emissions
Partnership
In 2024, Valeo consolidated its partnership with TotalEnergies to develop an innovative way of cooling electric vehicle batteries using a new, very high-performance dielectric fluid. This solution, combined with innovative materials for battery integration, will optimize battery performance and safety while reducing their carbon footprint.
Key technologies
Valeo 6-in-1 eAxle
This electric axle includes the electric motor, inverter, onboard charger, DC/DC converter, power distribution unit and transmission. It is 10% lighter and 20% more compact than the previous generation.
Valeo Smart Heat Pump
With thermal management fully integrated into a compact module, and thanks to innovative control software, this smart heat pump simplifies system integration by freeing up space under the hood and contributes to the vehicle's thermal management and comfort needs, while enabling fast battery charging.
Valeo power
Innovations
Revolutionizing magnet-free
electric motors
reduction in carbon footprint
compared with a permanent magnet electric motor of equivalent power.- iBEE (inner Brushless Electrical Excitation) is a new magnet-free electric powertrain system developed in collaboration with MAHLE.
- The system is based on an innovative inductive rotor power supply and cooling concept.
- iBEE delivers an exceptional continuous to peak power ratio, revolutionary performance and a reduced carbon footprint.
- With iBEE, Valeo is extending its portfolio of magnet-free electric motors to premium vehicles.
Increasing autonomy
through software
more range and extended battery life
in real-life winter conditions, compared with traditional thermal management control.Valeo Predict4Range is the new software that marks a further step in enhancing energy autonomy in electric vehicles:
- real-time integration of data (outside temperature, wind speed, map of charging stations, etc.);
- real-time prediction and management of control strategies for thermal management systems (heat pumps, in-cabin comfort modules);
- optimized battery temperature.
Valeo Predict4Range increases vehicle range (less downtime thanks to faster charging) and increases battery life.
Valeo brain
Division
Focuses on three strategic areas:
- the development of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS);
- vehicle architecture and software upgrades in response to the rise of software-defined vehicles (SDV); and
- enhancing the user experience.
Trend
The Valeo Brain Division forecasts strong growth for the coming years in all its activities: almost 90% of vehicles will be equipped with ADAS in 2030, compared with 65% in 2024.
Life on board is transformed into a comfortable, interactive and customizable environment. The software-defined vehicle (SDV), for which Valeo is a major supplier at every level, is at the heart of these transformations.
Leadership
Valeo Brain holds several leadership positions:
- world leader in ADAS;
- most comprehensive portfolio of sensor technologies on the market;
- world leader in automated parking solutions;
- pioneer in industrial-scale manufacturing of long-range automotive LiDAR systems;
- world leader in human-machine interfaces.
new cars worldwide is equipped with a Valeo driving assistance system
Partnership
Valeo and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are collaborating to accelerate the cloud-native revolution in software-defined vehicles. At CES 2025, Valeo unveiled three new solutions, powered by AWS. These enable us to:
- accelerate the development of electronic control units by up to 40% (Valeo Virtualized Hardware Lab);
- develop end-to-end cloud-based software and validate autonomous mobility workflows (Valeo Cloud Hardware Lab);
- enhance safety and improve the driving experience (Assist XR).
Key technologies
Valeo SCALATM Gen 3
A key sensor for autonomous mobility, this third-generation LiDAR represents a major breakthrough in terms of performance. It reproduces a 3D image of the vehicle's environment based on a cloud of 12.5 million pixels per second. Its long-range detection capacity delivers level 3 autonomy at high speed.
Valeo brain
Innovation
Redefining
the driving experience
in the eyebox for high-performance optics
Valeo develops solutions that enable drivers to avoid looking at screens while driving so they can focus on the road ahead:
- Valeo Panovision virtual images are projected onto the windscreen;
- driving information appears in the driver's field of vision;
- this information enhances the travel experience for passengers.
Displaying information on the windshield offers the possibility to design sleeker, more elegant cockpits.
Valeo Light
Division
Valeo Light designs and produces lighting and wiper systems that combine safety, style and performance.
The Lighting Systems product group offers a broad portfolio of lighting and signaling solutions. The portfolio covers every market need, including personalized vehicle styling. Its innovative interior lighting solutions create an immersive onboard experience.
The Wiper Systems product group offers a wide range of solutions:
- sensor cleaning solutions for autonomous vehicles;
- wiping and cleaning systems to ensure drivers have full visibility of the road ahead.
The Division is increasingly integrating renewable and recycled materials.
Trend
Electrification offers new growth opportunities.
- These solutions can be used to enhance the lighting style of a vehicle's front and rear end, enabling brands to assert their lighting signature and illuminate their logos.
- Interior lighting enables the creation of new immersive onboard experiences, which responds to the need for automotive brands to differentiate themselves.
Asia – particularly China – remains the most dynamic market. Thanks to its solid positions in China and its thorough understanding of market expectations, Valeo Light's customers include China's biggest automakers.
Leadership
Valeo Light is the world leader in exterior lighting and signaling, and the world leader in wiper systems.
Valeo's share in the global exterior lighting systems market
Partnership
Valeo has teamed up with Renault's design and engineering teams to revive an icon of automotive history, voted European Car of the Year 2025: the Renault 5 E-Tech. Valeo Light is supplying its unique lighting and signaling system, including electronics and software, as well as the rear wiper system.
New products
ThinBilite Module
The Thinbilite module is an ultra-compact automotive lighting module that meets market demand for ever-slimmer lighting modules. This 15 mm-high 3rd generation module provides both low and high beam lamp functions. Its power consumption is lower than that of single-function modules. The module equips several vehicle models in China and Europe.
Software suites for windshield wipers
Valeo's software suites optimize wiper motor control and offer greater functionalities, with the aim of improving performance, safety and comfort. Controlling these functions through software means that end-users can customize the experience to suit their use profile and needs.
Valeo light
Innovation
Innovating to shake up
the rules of design
ThinBilite lighting module
making up the digital panels
Zeekr's latest 7X model is equipped with over 1,700 LEDs:
- possibility for users to customize their vehicle when they first receive it;
- vehicle's front end features an illuminated logo and a horizontal band of light;
- two ultra-thin (15 mm x 200 mm), bifunction, adaptive (ADB) headlamps (Valeo Thinbilite range).
A unique, personalized and interactive lighting experience.
Valeo Service
Activity
Valeo Service supports mobility professionals in their transformation:
- acting as a trusted technical advisor in all repair and maintenance operations (parts, assistance and services) for all vehicles, including the new generations of electrified “smart” (autonomous) vehicles, new mobility solutions and new technologies;
- offering new retrofit solutions and services to enhance vehicle value and the driver experience.
trend
While the global automotive fleet is gradually going electric and is reducing its carbon footprint, numerous aftermarket opportunities are opening up for new replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles (particularly powertrains and thermal systems). Valeo Service is constantly stepping up support for car and truck makers' circular economy strategies.
A sustainable partner
As part of its STEPS strategy, Valeo Service is implementing various initiatives to position itself as a value-creating partner for all aftermarket mobility players: a Smart, Trusted and Sustainable partner offering a Premium Experience. Valeo Service added nearly 5,500 new products in 2024.
Valeo Service
Innovation
Meeting the industry's
changing needs
real-life repair scenarios are available in our face-to-face sessions
In 2024, to meet the industry's changing needs, Valeo launched Valeo Tech Academy, a new training platform for repair shops.
The platform offers a 120-hour training program, including 50 hours on electric vehicles and hybrid technologies and 24 hours on advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The Valeo Tech Academy ensures that mechanics have the most up-to-date knowledge in the industry.