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Vehicle Technology
ENABLING A BETTER AUTOMOTIVE WORLD
150 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, MI 48083 ph(248) 619-8300
www.valeo.com
The new technologies presented today by
Valeo confirm the appropriateness of the
company’s strategy to develop global solutions
which improve safety, comfort and driving
pleasure while at the same time reducing fuel
consumption and pollutant emissions.
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StARS Micro-hybrid
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Opportunity to reduce fuel consumption in city driving by up to 15%, without making any radical changes to the engine
architecture.
The reduction of fuel consumption, greenhouse gases and pollutant emissions is one of the major challenges that the automotive industry
faces today. Automakers are making massive R&D investments in a bid to improve the efficiency of their engines. But progress is only
made in small steps. Since, in city driving, vehicles are at a standstill for almost 35% of the time, during which the engine idles needlessly,
the benefits of the Stop-Start system are quite obvious. This system switches off the engine when the vehicle stops, at a traffic light, for
example, and starts it up again as soon as the driver asks for power. Valeo’s StARS solution (Starter Alternator Reversible System) fully
automates this function and can achieve fuel consumption savings of up to 28% in congested city driving.
The StARS solution combines the alternator and starter functions. In starter mode, the engine is started immediately and silently by the
belt linking the system to the crankshaft. The alternator mode features a new technology that improves the electrical efficiency of the
system. These two decisive advantages make StARS the ideal product to achieve fuel savings and to improve comfort by doing away with
the vibrations and noise made by the engine when it stops and restarts.
Thanks to its advanced design, the StARS starter alternator can be adapted to any Stop-Start strategy required by the automaker. The
system can also take into account a multitude of parameters related to the engine, clutch, gearbox, brakes or other comfort and safety
equipment. It also allows the engine to be restarted when in the process of stopping, if, for example, the driver unexpectedly changes their
mind. Conventional starters do not offer this function. StARS can be used with any gasoline engine with a capacity of up to 2.0 liters and
Diesel engines up to 1.6 liters, and with all types of gearboxes. By 2009, the system will be available for all gasoline and diesel-fuelled
vehicles, irrespective of the engine capacity.
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system is based on a claw unit.
In 2004, Valeo became the first automotive
supplier to market a starter alternator. StARS
was launched in Citroën C3 1.4i 16V, and then
in Citroën C2. Today’s smart fortwo mhd (micro
hybrid drive) also offers the benefits of the StARS
starter alternator. Valeo’s solution reduces its
fuel consumption in busy city driving by 13% to
4 l/100 km and emits just 103 grams/kilometer
of CO2 (provisional figures). The ingenious design
of Valeo’s StARS starter alternator was rewarded
with the 2006 PACE Award, the Grand Prix of the
EPCOS/SIA Jury and the 2004 Engineering Award,
distinctions that underscore the keen interest
shown by the automotive industry in this solution.
StARS starter alternator
Operating principle
The starter alternator is driven by a belt that can also be used to drive other accessories, such as the air conditioning compressor, the
water pump or the power steering. A reversible tensioner allows power to be transmitted in both directions, depending on whether the
StARS starter alternator is working as a starter or a generator. The system features a battery based on technology that accepts high
numbers of charge/discharge cycles. The battery is also fitted with a sensor that enables the system to inhibit the Stop-Start function if
the charge level is too low or to restart the engine if the charge level drops below a critical threshold.
Details of the StARS starter alternator
The StARS starter alternator is a synchronous machine with a claw rotor. It is air-cooled and uses a three-phase current that is transformed
to 12 V DC voltage by a separate electronic transformer.
In starter mode, the electronic transformer delivers three currents with a 120° phase shift in relation to the data from the machine’s three
position sensors. It is capable of delivering a 600 A current generating enough torque to drive the internal combustion engine immediately
and at higher revs than a conventional starter. The machine can start the engine in less than 0.4 seconds, before immediately switching
to alternator mode. In this configuration, the electronic transformer uses MOSFET field effect transistor technology to rectify
the three phases. This is one of the reasons behind the outstanding 82% efficiency of the StARS starter alternator,
which is a full 10 points higher than the best conventional alternators on the market. The machine delivers a current
of up to 180 A.
The benefits of the StARS starter alternator
Advantages for the automaker
• The StARS starter alternator significantly reduces fuel consumption and CO2
emissions with minimal investment.
• At 2.5 kW at 14 V, the starter power is high.
• Electrical efficiency is greater than that of a conventional alternator.
• The engine can be restarted when in the process of stopping, if, for example,
the driver unexpectedly changes their mind.
• Installation on the cylinder block and electrical integration are simple.
• The length of the powertrain is not increased, as it is when starter alternators
are incorporated in the shaft line.
Advantages for the user
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Consumption is reduced by up to 15% in city driving.
CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 15% in city driving.
The engine stops and restarts automatically.
The engine restarts in less than 350 milliseconds and in complete silence.
Engine noise and vibrations are eliminated when the vehicle is at a temporary
standstill, which represents 35% of city driving time.
Press release
Valeo’s StARS™ starter-alternator now equips the new micro-hybrid smart
Paris, France, 12th July 2007 – Valeo, first on the market in 2004 with its micro-hybrid starteralternator technology StARS™, announces today that this system will now be standard equipment on the
smart fortwo mhd (micro-hybrid drive).
“Valeo is leading the way in developing solutions that meet society’s needs for cars with lower fuel consumption
and emissions at reasonable cost. We are delighted that another automaker has recognised the value of the
StARS™ system in achieving these objectives: the potential fuel savings offered by this system are up to
28% in congested urban traffic” says Thierry Morin, Valeo Chairman and CEO.
The StARS™ system features the capacity to stop the engine at a red light or in a traffic jam and then restart
it immediately and silently when the brake is released. This technology offers significant fuel savings and
emission reductions without disrupting the driver’s normal driving habits. On the smart mhd, the Valeo system
offers up to 13% fuel economy in urban driving conditions.
The StARS™ system represents a key part of Valeo’s Powertrain Efficiency Domain which aims at enhancing
performance and driving pleasure while reducing fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. This Domain
covers various aspects of powertrain and vehicle transmission, such as electrical systems, engine cooling and
clutch systems, for smoother, more economical transfer of power and torque to the wheels. Valeo solutions
in this domain can reduce fuel consumption by up to 40%.
Valeo is an independent industrial group dedicated to the design, production and sale of components, integrated
systems and modules for cars and trucks. It is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. The Group has 133
production sites, 67 R&D centers, 9 distribution platforms, and employs 72,300 people in 29 countries worldwide.
For all additional information, please contact:
Claire Vidal Pilo, Media Relations, Tel: +33 1.40.55.21.26
claire.vidal-pilo@valeo.com
For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site www.valeo.com
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Blind Spot Alert System
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Blind Spot Alert System
Road safety enhanced by warning of vehicles present in rear blind spots
Winner of a 2007 PACE award for product innovation, Valeo’s blind spot alert system continuously monitors the rear blind spots on both
sides of the vehicle. When a vehicle is present in either blind spot, for example an overtaking vehicle, the driver is alerted to this potential
hazard by a visible icon displayed in the door rear view mirror. The system is expected to enhance road safety by reducing collisions with
unseen vehicles during lane change maneuvers.
In developing this system, Valeo joined forces with aerospace company Raytheon to combine Valeo’s short-range radar expertise and the
in-depth knowledge of radar systems from Raytheon. The outcome of this joint-venture is a radar based blind spot alert system that uses
one bumper mounted sensor on each side of the vehicle. These radar sensors continuously monitor the lateral area alongside and to the
rear of the vehicle. Their unique design provides a broad field of view with a range of up to 40 meters.
The radar is a multi-beam system operating in a narrow bandwidth around 24GHz. By using several radar beams, the system detects
all vehicles present in the blind spots. The system determines their exact position, distance and relative speed with unprecedented
accuracy. Blind spot alert sensor technology works in all weather conditions and is easy to install since it fits neatly on the side of the
vehicle, behind the rear plastic bumper. This radar technology is an integral part of Valeo’s Driving Assistance Domain that already deploys
ultrasonic, infrared and vision sensing technologies toward the goal of achieving total 360-degree surveillance of a vehicle’s immediate
environment.
Valeo’s blind spot alert system will debut in the United States on select 2008 Cadillac and Buick vehicles.
DRIVING ASSISTANCE
Watch the traffic in your blind spot
> Blind Spot Detection system alerts driver to the presence of vehicles
in their rearward spots
Bumper mounted radar sensors detect all
moving vehicles in the blind spots.
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calculates the position,
distance and speed of
these vehicles.
Oncoming vehicles
are recognized but
not reported.
When a vehicle is a potential
danger, a symbol is displayed in
the rear view mirror and a
warning signal
sounds to
alert the
driver.
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Valeo Raytheon Systems equips two General Motors vehicles with Blind Spot Detection
Paris, France, July 9th, 2007 – Vehicle safety and convenience is making a tremendous leap with the
arrival of Blind Spot Detection to General Motors vehicles in the United States. Valeo Raytheon’s Blind Spot
Detection system, designed to facilitate lane change maneuvers by providing additional warning of vehicles
in the blind spot during lane changes, will be available on select 2008 Cadillac and Buick vehicles. This
technology recently received a 2007 PACE Award in the product innovation category.
Increasingly, automakers are recognizing the benefits of active safety systems and offering these technologies
on new models. Blind spot detection is an important active driving assistance technology that can help
improve drivers’ awareness of their vehicles’ surroundings, and make roads safer. The system operates by
calculating the position, distance and direction of travel for vehicles in the adjacent lane of travel. It then
alerts the driver of a potential hazard with a visible warning symbol that appears in the side view mirror.
Blind Spot Detection technology is an integral part of Valeo’s Driving Assistance Domain that deploys
ultrasonic, infrared and vision-sensing technologies toward the goal of achieving total 360-degree surveillance
of a vehicle’s immediate environment.
Valeo is helping to lead the way in developing innovative technologies that will provide drivers and passengers
with a whole new driving experience. Valeo’s driving assistance technologies offer solutions for safer vehicles
and are intended to monitor the vehicle’s perimeter, inform the driver and other road users about the vehicle’s
immediate environment and to initiate appropriate corrective actions.
Michele Cox, NA Media Relations, Tel: 248-340-8437
michele.cox@valeo.com
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Press release
Valeo Raytheon Blind Spot Detection System Receives 2007 PACE Award
Paris, France, April 17th 2007 – Valeo Raytheon Systems, a joint venture between Valeo and Raytheon
Company, has received the prestigious automotive industry 2007 PACE Award in the product innovation
category for its Blind Spot Detection System. The award, co-sponsored by Automotive News, Microsoft, SAP
and the Transportation Research Center (TRC), was presented to Valeo at a ceremony held in conjunction
with the Society of Automotive Engineers World Congress in Detroit.
“We are honored to receive this prestigious award recognizing that Valeo’s Blind Spot Detection system
has made a significant impact in improving vehicle safety,” said Thierry Morin, Valeo Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. “The Blind Spot Detection system is one of our Driving Assistance technologies to provide
360-degree surveillance of the vehicle’s immediate environment.”
“We are excited about the PACE committee’s recognition of our efforts as well as the positive response of the
joint venture’s customers around the world,” said Mark E. Russell, Vice President, Raytheon Company.
The system continuously monitors the rear blind spots on both sides of the vehicle. When a vehicle is present
in either blind spot, the driver is alerted to this potential hazard by a visible icon displayed in the side view
mirror. By using multiple narrow beams of radar to recognize objects in the blind spot, the system allows for
unprecedented accuracy in determining the position and distance of the object as well as its relative speed
and direction of travel. Blind spot detection sensor technology works in all weather conditions and is invisible.
Sensors are located on each side of the vehicle, behind the rear plastic bumper. The system is expected to
contribute to reducing collisions with unseen vehicles during lane change maneuvers.
Vehicles equipped with this system will be available in North America and Europe during 2007.
The 2007 PACE Award is Valeo’s third consecutive PACE Award. Valeo also received PACE Awards in 2006 for
the StARS micro-hybrid system and in 2005 for the LaneVue™ system.
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LaneVue
Lane Departure Warning System
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LaneVue™ Lane Departure Warning System
Road safety improved by alerting drivers to unintentional lane departures
Recent statistics show that inattention may be a factor in more than 30 percent of accidents in Europe and the United States. Using Iteris
technology, Valeo has developed a revolutionary solution to this problem that warns drivers of unintentional lane departure, which can
potentially reduce the number of accidents.
Valeo’s LaneVue™ system is based on an advanced technology video processing system that uses complex proprietary software algorithms
to continuously monitor the lane markings in front of the vehicle. During unintentional lane departures - detected when the driver fails to
use the indicator - the driver is alerted by an audio or a tactile system, such as a vibration in the seat, to take immediate corrective action.
High processing speed provides drivers with accurate and timely warnings to ensure the immediate correction of the deviation.
In addition, by warning drivers of a lane departure, the system will also encourage the correct use of direction indicators. The system is
expected to contribute to increase driver awareness of the importance of concentration and lane discipline when driving.
Valeo has received several prestigious awards for LaneVue™. These include the Premier Automotive Suppliers Contributions to Excellence,
the 2005 PACE Award in the product innovations category, the 2004 Automechanika Innovation Award in the systems modules category,
and a 2005 Nissan Global Innovation Award.
Currently, LaneVue™ is equipped on Infiniti FX & Infiniti M models in the United States. The lane departure warning system on Infiniti
models represents Valeo’s first vision system. Many more applications for front and rear vision systems are planned in the future.
With LaneVue™, drivers can travel more safely, knowing that as soon as they change lanes without using an indicator, the system will alert
them immediately, reducing the risk of an accident.
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Parking made easy at last
The Park4U™ system parks the vehicle parallel to the curb automatically in a few seconds. After it detects a sufficiently large parking slot,
it controls the vehicle’s steering while the driver controls the vehicle’s speed and braking.
The simple process of finding a parking slot is begun by pressing the Park4U™ button. Lateral sensors scan both sides of the street
and measure the length of empty parking slots. When sufficient space is detected, that is say, the vehicle length plus 70 centimeters at
the front and rear, the driver is informed by an indicator. The driver then continues to drive forward until a “Start Position” message is
displayed. The driver then simply puts the vehicle in reverse and releases the steering wheel. The accelerator and brake remain under the
control of the driver, who can stop and continue the vehicle’s maneuver at any time. The parking sensors also inform the driver if there are
any objects in the vehicle’s trajectory, and the driver is then responsible for deciding whether he or she must stop the vehicle. The end of
the parking operation is defined by shifting out of reverse, and if the vehicle is not aligned correctly, the steering wheels are turned towards
the curb automatically and the rest of the maneuver is carried out by the driver.
A representative study executed by an independent market research institute has proven that Park4U™ makes parking comfortable for all
drivers and is easy to use. At the end more than 2/3 of the participants stated strong or very strong interest in buying the system.
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Park4U™ is compatible with either manual
or automatic gearboxes, and is currently
marketed as “Park Assist” in the Volkswagen
Touran and Cross-Touran and shortly in the
Tiguan.
Valeo will launch the second generation of
Park4U™ in 2009. This updated version
will be able to park the vehicle in a parking
slot only one meter longer than the vehicle’s
length. Additionally, the updated system will
not only guide the vehicle in a single reversing
movement but will also allow the use of
several forward and reverse movements by
means of a more sophisticated trajectory
calculation. In a future version, the system
will also be able to steer the vehicle out of
its parking place. To do so, it will measure
the position of the different obstacles when
starting off and turn the steering wheels.
Park4U™ Semi-Automatic Parking
Operating principle
If the vehicle is already fitted with front and rear parking sensors, only two additional sensors need to be added, in the front wings of
the vehicle. These are used to detect how much parking space is available. Although identical ultrasonic technology is utilized, their
characteristics differ in being optimized for the new task. However they also supplement the four existing front sensors improving the
standard park assist function.
While the actual measurement is executed simultaneous on both vehicle sides, the side displayed to the driver is defined by which
indicator is activated. The lateral sensor determines the start and end of a parking space by detecting the edges of the surrounding
vehicles’ bumpers. If the sidewalk is high enough, it too is detected, and the measurement will determine the maneuver’s required depth.
If there is no sidewalk, the control unit calculates a trajectory in which the roadside depth aligns the vehicle with the vehicle parked in
front of it.
The trajectory is calculated by the electronic control unit already used by the Park Assist system, which means that no additional control
unit is required. Park4U™ only requires steering that can be controlled during the maneuver, effectively demanding electric power assisted
steering. The system communicates with the vehicle’s other electronic systems via a high-speed CAN bus.
Several actions can stop the automatic parking process for safety reasons. When searching for a parking slot, the speed must not exceed
30 kph and the distance between the vehicle and parked vehicles must be between 50 and 150 centimeters. When parking, the automatic
parking maneuver is interrupted if the speed exceeds 7 kph or the driver overrides the steering. There is also a 3-minute time limit for
the parking operation, starting from the beginning of the maneuver. In addition, the system cannot be activated if the vehicle’s Electronic
Stability Program (ESP) is deactivated or a trailer is hitched to the vehicle.
Park4U™ Advantages
Advantages for the automaker
• Park4U™ deploys mature and reliable standard ultrasonic technology.
• Park4U™ relies on affordable components. It requires just two additional
sensors, a push-button and an upgrade of the Control Unit if the vehicle is
already fitted with a Valeo Park Assist System.
• Park4U™ provides a considerable added-value to the vehicle.
• ‘50ark4U™ meets significant customer demand for such a system.
Advantages for the user
• Park4U™ provides a new standard of simplicity: Easy parallel parking by
automatic steering.
• Park4U™ leaves the driver in full control of his car at any time.
• Park4U™ provides good value for money
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Press release
Park4U™ unveils its latest developments in the art of parking simplicity at the
International Frankfurt Auto Show.
Frankfurt, Germany, September 11, 2007 – Park4U™, The very latest innovation available on the
park assist market, will be one of the stars of the International Frankfurt Auto Show 2007. Valeo will devote
an area covering 300m2 to “easy parking” and will preview the next generation of the system.
In the space of a few seconds, the vehicle can be parked without the driver even touching the steering
wheel—the perfect retort to people who say parking has to be complicated. Drivers can now focus all their
attention on the vehicle’s surroundings, which is a significant point when you consider that in Germany one
damage claim to car insurers out of three comes from failed parking maneuvers.
This innovative solution has been fitted on the Volkswagen Touran since April 2007, under the name Park
Assist. The statistics testify to enthusiastic uptake on the market: Volkswagen estimates that one out of nine
Touran is delivered with this feature.
This ultrasonic technology-based driving assistance system, a world premiere, automatically steers the car
into the parking slot in a few seconds. Drivers can take their hands off the wheel, but keep their eyes on the
road as they control the braking and acceleration of the operation at any time.
The next generation of the system will allow drivers to park in even smaller spaces (only 40cms in front and
behind the car) as well as enabling drivers to exit automatically. In the future, with the recent acquisition of
Connaught Electronics, Valeo’s parking assistance systems will provide full visibility to the driver of the vehicle’s
surroundings and enable increasingly complex parking manoeuvres to be carried out in full comfort.
Following on from the Volkswagen Touran, Park4U™ is also fitted on the Touran Cross, the Tiguan and soon
on other vehicles from the automaker. As well as achieving the ongoing confidence of Volkswagen, Valeo has
also announced that its products will be fitted on five other makes of vehicle in the coming months. Valeo’s
new “standard of simplicity” continues to inspire the market.
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Press release
Valeo wins 9 new contracts with the Park4U™ system
Paris, France, 25th July 2007 – Following the successful launch and market success of the VW Touran
equipped with the Valeo revolutionary parking assistance system Park4U™, Valeo announces 9 new contracts
with 5 European car brands. This ultrasonic technology-based driving assistance system, a world premiere,
automatically steers the car into the parking slot in a few seconds. Drivers can take their hands off the wheel,
but keep their eyes on the road as they control the braking and acceleration of the operation at any time.
“We are pleased that more and more customers recognize the benefits of our system, which offers intuitive
and easy parking for city drivers” says Valeo’s Chairman and CEO, Thierry Morin.
The Park4U™ is a new standard of simplicity for parking, as it provides increased comfort and ease of use.
This safe and affordable technology developed by Valeo, world leader on the global ultrasonic park assist
market, relies on only two additional ultrasonic sensors compared to the four front and four rear sensors
commonly used for parking assistance.
Claire Vidal Pilo, Product &Technology Communication, Tel: +33 1.40.55.21.26
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Cross Traffic Alert
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Cross Traffic Alert
Road safety enhanced to assist drivers exiting parking spaces
VaIn crowded parking rows across North America, backing out of a blind parking slot is increasingly dangerous and results in fender-bender
accidents. Valeo has developed an innovative application that detects approaching vehicles when drivers are in reverse gear.
Using a portion of the scanning beams of the Blind Spot Alert detection sensor, Valeo’s Cross-Traffic Alert system utilizes the powerful
Multi-Beam Radar® (MBR®) or Multi-Beam Menopulse™ Radar (MBM™) to scan far down the travel lane between rows of parked cars to
detect on coming traffic before backing out. If a vehicle is approaching, the driver receives an alert to indicate it is not safe to proceed.
The CTA application does not monitor directly behind the vehicle, but operates in conjunction with Valeo’s ultra-sonic or camera back-up
assist technologies to provide enhanced awareness of the environment when the vehicle is in reverse gear. Vehicles driving away from the
exiting vehicle and parked vehicles are detected but do not cause an alert.
Just as with the blind spot alert system, the multi-beam system operates in a narrow bandwidth around 24GHz. The sensors works in all
weather conditions and is not visible in the rear bumper, but rather is a single sensor that fits neatly on the side of the vehicle, behind the
rear plastic bumper.
This radar technology is an integral part
of Valeo’s Driving Assistance Domain
designed to help achieve total 360-degree
surveillance of a vehicle’s immediate
environment.
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OptiVeo™ Rear System
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OptiVeo™ Rear System
Contributes to providing a 360-degree surveillance of the vehicle’s environment
Camera systems and back-up sensors are available to consumers as an option in an increasing number of new vehicles. Focusing on
satisfying consumer needs for a safe driving experience, Valeo has developed OptiVeo™, a rear view camera system that ensures a clear
path behind the vehicle when backing up.
The rear view camera system is integrated into the tailgate handle of the vehicle, providing wide-angle images of the zone immediately
behind the vehicle. By fusing the rear camera with the rear ultrasonic park assist sensors, this system displays distances to potential
obstacles. The system is equipped with an integrated heating and cleaning module and operates under all weather conditions.
OptiVeo™ is part of Valeo’s innovative driving assistance systems that use advanced technologies to continuously monitor the vehicle’s
immediate external surroundings and inform the driver of potential hazards. By providing a 360-degree surveillance of the vehicle’s
environment, Valeo helps ensure drivers and passengers have a safe traveling experience.
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Comfort Enhancement
Technology
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Comfort Enhancement Technology
Introducing Easy4U and Care4U, Valeo’s two new demo cars that showcase the latest innovations in passenger convenience
and comfort technologies.
The growing demands of life have consumers in constant search of technologies that will help make everyday life simple and convenient.
A recent industry study shows that new-vehicle buyers are increasingly attracted to models offering features that make the driving
experience more comfortable and convenient.
Valeo recently introduced two new Mercedes-Benz M-class demonstration vehicles, christened Easy4U and Care4U, that showcase the
latest passenger convenience and comfort technology Valeo has to offer. These technologies enhance every step of the driving process
from approaching and entering before driving through exiting the vehicle at the final destination. Each technology is linked together
and connected to the vehicle’s existing network so, working in tandem, they provide the best possible driving experience for all vehicle
occupants.
Easy4U – Convenience at your fingertips
The Easy4U demonstration vehicle focuses on aids for using the vehicle, including technologies that offer intuitive seat adjustments,
integrated power door closures and fully automatic trunk closure.
Valeo’s Senseative™ is a modern ergonomically-friendly seat adjustment system that allows passengers to conveniently slide a finger
across a touch-sensitive surface to adjust the seat, intuitively and accurately. Senseative™ replaces conventional seat buttons and levers
allowing automakers to reduce the number of components needed to design and manufacture this watertight, IP54-compliant intuitive
seat control system. In addition, the seats have climate-control functionality built into the seat module giving both a heating element and
rapid cool-down on hot days. Innovative, ergonomic seat climate controls are integrated into the door panel.
Easy4U also features power closure for doors integrated in the latch, which assists and ensures closure of the doors regardless of joint
size or door weight. An automatic trunk closure system uses the park assist ultrasound sensors to detect when passengers walk away
from the vehicle and automatically closes the trunk, especially useful when hands are loaded.
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Care4U – Enhanced comfort and security
Care4U presents technology for the convenience and security of vehicle passengers. Featuring simple and intuitive interior controls,
optimal interior climate and vehicle interaction and communication, Care4U demonstrates a fresh new approach to passenger comfort.
Operating at distances of up to 300 meters, the Smart Key not only provides remote locking/unlocking and keyless start, but it can
precondition the vehicle for comfortable driving by remotely activating the HVAC blower and seat heating/cooling, and opening the
windows and sunroof for welcome comfort on hot days. The key features a small embedded color screen that displays essential vehicle
data including cabin temperature, fuel level, tire pressures, door lock checks. Smart Key, a Valeo signature product, has been designed to
offer flexible and innovative styling to accommodate automaker’s custom key designs.
Valeo’s E-media™ system offers a new way of controlling vehicle cabin controls. Using three joysticks activated by touch-sensitive sensors,
radio, climate, and navigation can be quickly and easily managed with a low number of menu levels. The user-friendly graphic interface
allows users to comfortably and safely control the vehicle’s systems from the center console with logical functioning of controls.
The Thermeo system is an add-on thermo-electric air conditioning system for rear passengers. This low-energy system can be easily
integrated anywhere in the cabin and provides practical A/C solutions specific to each individual rear seat.
The secret behind developing innovative comfort enhancements for consumers is listening to their needs. Valeo’s Comfort Enhancement
Domain is dedicated to delivering convenience and comfort to drivers, whether entering the vehicle, adjusting the driver’s seat,
manipulating temperature or simply while driving. Easy4U and Care4U are examples of how Valeo’s engineers and stylists continually work
together to produce fresh and innovative new vehicle features that help position Valeo as a market leader for future comfort enhancement
innovations.
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Valeo presents its two new Comfort Enhancement demo cars at the Frankfurt
Motor Show.
Frankfurt, Germany, September 11, 2007 - Christened Easy4U and Care4U, Valeo’s two new demo cars
represent the latest stages in the development and promotion of the Group’s three domains. Following on
from the V360 – the car that highlighted the key Driving Assistance technologies at the Frankfurt show
in 2005 – Easy4U and Care4U, two Mercedes ML models, showcase all the innovations in the Comfort
Enhancement Domain. They present comfort technologies adapted to each stage of the use of the vehicle:
- approaching the car, entering, adjusting the driver’s seat and controls
- driving
- getting out of the car
Easy4U focuses on aids for using the vehicle. It is equipped with technologies that offer the intuitive adjustment
of seat positions, power door closure systems and fully automatic trunk closure. With Easy4U, the vehicle
demands less physical effort on the part of the user. Technologies integrated in the Easy4U car are:
- Senseative™, a seat adjustment system based on sensitive force sensor technology. Users simply slide a finger across the touch-sensitive surface to
adjust their seat, intuitively and accurately.
- Power closure for doors integrated in the latch to assist and ensure closure, however thick the joints and weight of the door.
- Automatic trunk closure system which uses the park assist ultrasound sensors to detect when you walk away from the vehicle and automatically closes the trunk.
Care4U is dedicated to wellbeing and comfort technologies inside the vehicle. It includes permanent
interaction and communication with the vehicle, simple and intuitive interior controls, and optimal thermal
comfort while driving the vehicle. Care4U is equipped with the following technologies:
- the Smart Key, which operates at distances of up to 300 meters, displays vehicle data on its color screen (cabin temperature, fuel level, tire pressure, door lock checks) and allows the driver to remotely activate the air conditioning. This key, a Valeo signature product, has been designed to offer flexible, innovative styling, different for each vehicle.
- The Thermeo system, a thermo-electric air conditioning system that provides practical, attractive A/C solutions specific to each individual seat in the rear.
- The E-media™ system, a central console comprising a black panel and three joysticks that are
automatically activated using their touch-sensitive sensors. They offer easy adjustment of the air conditioning, navigation controls, radio and telephone features. Graphic representations of control
positions and movements are displayed on-screen, and the number of menu levels has been limited to
facilitate the cognitive representation and logical functioning of controls.
In just 12 months of development, engineers from Valeo and its partners succeeded in
getting all these new technologies to communicate with the other vehicle functionalities.
This technological challenge involved fitting new components in the original CAN networks
as well as adding two CAN networks and one MOST network.
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In order to reflect the spirit of the vehicle in the design, Valeo also carried out a detailed styling review.
Ergonomic engineers and stylists worked together in-house to produce a fresh new high-quality architecture,
form and finish. The result is a harmonious, integrated design, making it difficult to guess which features have
been added to the original system.
In designing its two Easy4U and Care4U vehicles, Valeo wanted to offer an example of the ergonomic and
esthetic integration of its technologies in a vehicle, while ensuring that many other options are available to
meet the needs of its automaker customers. By demonstrating its technological expertise by fitting these
systems and getting them all to communicate with each other as well as with the vehicle’s original network,
Valeo has positioned itself as a market leader for future Comfort Enhancement innovations.
The Easy4U and Care4U vehicles are presented in an exclusive area outside the main Valeo stand, with access limited to
invited guests.
Valeo is an independent industrial group dedicated to the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and
modules for cars and trucks. It is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. The Group has 133 production sites, 67 R&D
centers, 9 distribution platforms, and employs 72,300 people in 29 countries worldwide.
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Press release
Green By Nature: Valeo Showcases Eco-Friendly Technology at the Frankfurt
Auto Show
Frankfurt, Germany, September 11, 2007 – Valeo has chosen the occasion of the Frankfurt Auto
Show, one of the world’s premier automotive industry gatherings, to demonstrate that Valeo is indeed Green
by Nature. Valeo has long been dedicated to protecting the environment through eco-friendly products and
systems as well as cleaner factories and manufacturing processes. As a signatory to the United Nations
Global Compact, Valeo is committed to preserving the planet and enabling a better automotive world for
current and future generations.
Dramatic population growth and an increasing desire for individual liberty have brought to the forefront
the challenge of reconciling the huge demand for vehicles and the need to reduce their impact on the
environment. For the automotive industry this challenge translates into the need for technological and
manufacturing innovations specifically designed to protect the environment. Reduced fuel consumption and
pollutant emissions constitute the major challenges facing our industry. Developing the necessary solutions
is invigorating and stimulating, but it calls for significant investment. Furthermore, such technologies must be
developed, tested and implemented while keeping costs as low as possible. Valeo is successfully meeting
these challenges and will continue to do so in the future.
The Green by nature innovations displayed on the Valeo booth, are:
E-Valve: Electromagnetic Valve Actuation – 15-20% reduction in CO2 emissions
Valeo E-Valve technology is based on a variable valve actuation system that replaces the conventional mechanical
system for major fuel economy, improved engine performance and easier driving.
StARS Micro-Hybrid – 6-15% reduction in CO2 emissions
The StARS System features the capacity to stop and then restart the engine immediately and silently. StARS
saves fuel and reduces emissions significantly when the vehicle is stopped at red lights and in traffic jams without
disrupting the motorist’s normal driving habits. This system was first launched on the Citroën C3 and this year will
be launched on the smart fortwo mhd (micro hybrid drive).
Double Dry Clutch – 4-6% reduction in CO2 emissions
An alternative to hydraulic automatic transmissions, the Double Dry Clutch transmission features one clutch for
even gears and one clutch for odd gears. This provides the comfort of an automatic transmission and the fuel
efficiency of a manual transmission.
THEMIS™ Valve – up to 4% reduction in CO2 emissions
The THEMIS™ Valve offers full coolant flow management throughout the engine, radiator and heater and is
integrated into the engine coolant outlet. Fuel economy, reduced emissions, faster engine warm-up and improved
HVAC performance are among the numerous benefits of the THEMIS™ Valve.
Cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation system – 5-7% reduction in CO2 emissions
The primary function of Cooled EGR Systems has been to reduce the formation of nitrogen oxides in diesel
engines. Recently, Cooled EGR has been applied to gasoline engines to improve fuel economy by allowing higher
compression ratios.
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UltimateCooling™ – 3-5% reduction in CO2 emissions
UltimateCooling™ is a new cooling system to optimize thermal energy management by running all fluids through
one coolant loop. As well as offering significant fuel economy, the UlimateCooling™ System also enhances vehicle
design by reducing front-end overhang (20% to 40% reduction over conventional systems).
High efficiency A/C systems – 3 % reduction in CO2 emissions
Valeo introduces a new smart R134a air conditioning loop. Innovative and lighter components, combined with a
computer-added A/C control algorithm, allow the system to operate always close to the efficiency optimum. This
leads to lower power consumption and a significant fuel economy.
Green products and systems are only a part of the solution. Green manufacturing facilities and processes are
equally crucial. Valeo’s “generic factory” concept ensures that environmental factors are given top priority at all
manufacturing sites—from design blueprints through to operations—all around the world. Reduced electricity and
water consumption, minimum waste, increased recycling rates, employee safety and a global awareness of the
way Valeo can impact nature: the employee education programs are designed to help every individual find ecofriendly solutions.
In striving to bring customers products and systems that enable them to build ever cleaner automobiles, Valeo’s
goal is two-fold: to protect the planet and to provide its customers with real added-value products to differentiate
their vehicles through enhanced comfort and environmental protection at the best possible cost.
systems and modules for cars and trucks. It is one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers. The Group has
133 production sites, 67 R&D centers, 9 distribution platforms, and employs 72,300 people in 29 countries
worldwide.
Sylvie Delion, Media Relations, Tel: +33 1.40.55.20.96
sylvie.delion@valeo.com
For more information about the Group and its activities, please visit our web site
www.valeo.com
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P.4
#1
Innovation
is the Answer
Innovative technologies to protect
the environment and meet the world’s
growing need for mobility.
P.6
High-Performance
Innovations
Eco-friendly systems to enhance
fuel-efficiency by up to 40%: Valeo designs
products for the cars and trucks of tomorrow.
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P.2
P.3
P.10
Green by Nature
A Global
Challenge
Long-Term
Commitment
Green by Nature
Valeo has long been dedicated to protecting the environment
through eco-friendly products and systems as well as cleaner
factories and manufacturing processes.
W
e have chosen the occasion
of the Frankfurt Auto Show, one
of the world’s premier automotive
industry gatherings, to demonstrate that
Valeo is indeed Green by Nature. Valeo has
long been dedicated to protecting the
environment through eco-friendly products
and systems as well as cleaner factories
and manufacturing processes.
With significant investment in green
technology over the past 15 years and as
signatories to the United Nations Global
Compact (see below), we are committed
to preserving our planet and enabling
a better automotive world for current
and future generations.
Dramatic population growth and
an increasing desire for individual liberty
have brought to the forefront the challenge
of reconciling the huge demand for vehicles
and the need to reduce their impact on the
environment. For the automotive industry
this challenge translates into the need for
technological and manufacturing innovations
specifically designed to protect the
environment. Reduced fuel consumption
and pollutant emissions constitute the
major challenges facing our industry.
Developing the necessary solutions is
invigorating and stimulating, but calls for
significant investment. Furthermore, such
technologies must be developed, tested
and implemented while keeping costs as
low as possible. Valeo is successfully
meeting these challenges and will continue
to do so in the future. Among our latest
innovations, which you will discover at this
show, are the fuel-saving StARS microhybrid system and the e-Valve system
for cleaner, more efficient gasoline engines.
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Green products and systems are only
a part of the solution. Green manufacturing
facilities and processes are equally crucial.
Valeo’s “generic factory” concept ensures
that environmental factors are given top
priority at all manufacturing sites—from
design blueprints through to operations
—all around the world. Reduced electricity
and water consumption, minimum waste,
increased recycling rates, employees safety
and a global awareness of the way we
impact nature: our employees education
programs are designed to help every
individual find eco-friendly solutions.
In striving to bring our customers products
and systems that enable them to build ever
cleaner automobiles, our goal is two-fold:
to protect our planet and to provide our
customers with real added-value products
to differentiate their vehicles through
enhanced comfort and environmental
protection at the best possible cost.
At Valeo, Green by Nature is our philosophy,
our way of work and our way of life.
Thierry Morin
Chairman and CEO, Valeo
Valeo’s International Pledge:
The United Nations Global Compact
In 2003, Valeo signed the United Nations Global Compact, a program that asks companies
to embrace, support and enact, within their sphere of influence, a set of ten principles
in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment, and anti-corruption.
In the arena of environmental policy businesses commit to three principles:
Support a precautionary approach
to environmental challenges
Companies take into account the environmental
impact of all activities as well as plan and
implement operations to minimize their effects
on nature. In short, this principle involves
striving to eliminate environmental problems
before they happen.
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Undertake initiatives to promote greater
environmental responsibility
Businesses do more than comply with existing
regulations. They commit to a proactive
approach to more efficient resource use,
cleaner production methods and to taking into
account the environmental impact of products
throughout their entire life cycle.
Encourage the development and diffusion
of environmentally friendly technologies
Companies move toward environmentally
sound technologies and devote resources
to the development of green products
and practices.
With manufacturing sites in over 25 countries,
Valeo sees this initiative as crucial to a cleaner,
safer world. In the words of Chairman & CEO
Thierry Morin, “We know that the long-term
success of Valeo depends on the fundamental
principles outlined in this compact.”
S
ustainable development and economic
development are a difficult mix to
achieve, as are economically priced,
fuel-efficient cars that remain enjoyable
to drive. Yet progress is being made, and
Valeo is at the forefront. Taken together,
Valeo’s innovations can achieve up to 40%
fuel savings with the associated reduction
in emissions.
For all industries, notably the car industry,
the words Kyoto Protocol symbolize just
such efforts to preserve the environment.
The international agreement to limit
greenhouse gas emissions is the greatest
hope for preventing catastrophic global
warming. Developed countries are required
to reduce their emissions by 5.2% below
their 1990 baseline over the period from
2008 to 2012. One quarter of these emissions
being developed such as hybrid engines
that run on both gasoline (or diesel) fuel
and electricity. Alternatives are biofuels,
LPG natural gas or fully electric engines.
The other main area of research is to
reduce energy and pollutant emissions.
Valeo has made a clear choice to be
proactive in the fight to reduce emissions
and has heavily invested in R&D in its
Powertrain Efficiency Domain. Systems such
as StARS, which shuts off the engine when
the car comes to a halt, reduces fuel
consumption by up to 28% when driving in
congested urban areas while at the same
time decreasing noise pollution. Valeo’s
e-Valve system replaces the camshaft with
electromagnetic actuators for up to 15%
to 20% fuel reduction and more enjoyable
driving due to improved low-end torque.
A Global
Challenge
are generated by the transport sector, so
automakers and their suppliers are strongly
committed to this goal.
The clean car - one objective,
several solutions
Today there are 630 millions cars in use around the world.
By 2030, this figure will probably have doubled.
Source: Renault-Guidelines
Meeting the demand for increased individual
freedom and transport while reducing the
impact of cars and trucks on the environment
is the key challenge facing every player
in the automobile industry.
In addition, technologies for bio-fueled
vehicles, improved thermal systems
and improved energy transfer systems
are innovations Valeo is bringing to today’s
environmentally-conscious society.
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By far the most threatening greenhouse
gas, C02 is not harmful in itself but is
largely responsible for global warming.
Other pollutants emitted by hydrocarbonfueled vehicles are harmful in and of
themselves and must be reduced as well.
One set of solutions involves finding
alternative fuels: a variety of solutions are
Global warming
A closer look at CO2
1C+2O
= CO2 (carbon dioxide)
CO2 is a chemical compound made up of one carbon and two
oxygen atoms. Although not harmful in itself, CO2 is considered
the main source of global warming.
30% increase in CO
concentration
in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial age.
In 100 years the amount of CO2 has increased from 278 ppmv
(parts per million in volume) to reach 382 ppmv 2007.
2
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25% increase in CO
2 emissions
from transport in the European Union since 1990,
with the greatest increase coming from the transport of goods.
120 grams per km: the regulatory objective
the European Commission will set for automakers for 2012.
In 2005 cars were still emitting 162 grams per km. Regulations
are set to tighten even further in 2020: 95 grams per km.
CO2 data:
• 2007 report by the European Environment Agency.
• Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published by UNESCO in Paris on March 3, 2007.
Martin Haub is Valeo’s Vice-President for R&D and Product Marketing. In the following
interview he talks about his company’s innovation strategy as the response to the
increasing need for protecting the environment while continuing to supply affordable
systems that enhance comfort and keep driving enjoyable.
Innovation
Is the Answer
How does Valeo understand and anticipate
auto industry needs in order to innovate
effectively?
In 2001 we created a new network
dedicated to product marketing, which
includes brand profiling end-consumer
research. We use this knowledge to guide
our priorities in product development.
We are able to understand market
expectations thanks to these studies,
and our R&D is driven and structured by
real consumer needs. Based on our findings
and our portfolio of products, we built the
Group’s innovation strategy around three
Domains: Driving Assistance, Powertrain
Efficiency and Comfort Enhancement.
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Could you outline each of those three
domains?
Another Domain, Powertrain Efficiency
is dedicated to reconciling mobility with
respect for the environment—cars that are
both fuel-efficient and a pleasure to drive.
This area takes in the two major issues of
lower emissions and lower fuel consumption.
Valeo is among world leaders in this area,
with a variety of thermal management,
exhaust gas re-circulation and micro-hybrid
starter-alternator solutions already on the
market, including the StARS system. One of
our most notable and advanced solutions in
Powertrain Efficiency is the e-Valve system,
which uses electromagnetic actuator
technology in place of a traditional camshaft.
This system further reduces consumption
and emissions by 15% to 20% while
improving low-end torque.
Our Driving Assistance Domain develops
safety systems that monitor the vehicle’s
immediate environment to inform and alert
drivers and other road users of potential
hazards. This includes a full range of radar,
ultrasonic and camera-based systems to
provide 360° vision by day or night. Blind
spot detection, lane departure warning,
dynamic bending light and night vision
are just few of the featured functions.
Equally important for safety and comfort are
our parking assistance functions, including
the new Park4U™ parallel park assist system.
Martin Haub
Vice-President for R&D
and Product Marketing, Valeo
LOwCO2MOTION™
LOwCO2MOTION™ is the name for Valeo’s large-scale
research program with a two-fold objective: reduced fuel
consumption, and reduced emissions, particularly carbon
dioxide emissions, the major culprit in global warming.
A number of the company’s research programs have
impressed EU and French government bodies sufficiently
to win major grants and LOwCO2MOTION™ is no exception.
In March, the Agency for Industrial Innovation, an arm
of the French Ministry of the Economy, awarded funding
of 61 million euros to this program.
LOwCO2MOTION™
is centered on two major innovations:
The e-Valve System
The e-Valve System replaces the camshaft with a series of electromagnetic actuators that command each valve individually. Not only
does the e-Valve System reduce consumption and emissions by
15 - 20%, it also enhances engine performance and driver comfort.
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Public Trust in Valeo
New-Generation Micro-Mild Hybrid
Such significant financing by public agencies indicates the faith
in the company’s capacity to develop systems essential
to preserving the environment. As Chairman & CEO Thierry Morin said,
“This funding, which attests to the value of the research conducted
by Valeo’s engineers over the past several years, will allow us to bring
to market innovative solutions that can reduce fuel consumption by as much
as 40% as well significantly reduce emissions of other pollutants.”
Perfectly compatible with the e-Valve System, Valeo’s newgeneration micro-mild hybrid is based on the firm’s StARS+X
technology. In addition to the Stop-Start function, the new system
recovers and reuses the energy generated by braking. Highperformance, high-efficiency alternator technology and ultra
capacitors come together to reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%.
Comfort Enhancement is the Domain that
develops systems to increase driver and
passenger comfort and well-being. Comfort
Enhancement, notably, involves systems
that filter and purify cabin air. Vehicle
access and security, as well as ergonomic
Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) are other
key areas covered by this Domain, with
solutions including smart hands-free keyless
entry and remote-controlled power closure
systems, supervised by safety oriented
sensor systems.
What do automakers expect from their
suppliers in terms of systems designed
to protect the environment?
Their main expectation is that we continue
to invent and produce systems that will
allow them to build vehicles that meet ever
more stringent environmental regulations
at an affordable cost. As laws become more
stringent, costs rise, so our R&D is focused
on creating systems that reduce fuel
consumption and emissions as economically
as possible while preserving driver comfort
and pleasure. In addition, and this does not
apply only to eco-friendly systems, it is
important to develop easily standardized
products that can be integrated
…our R&D is focused on creating into the manufacturing process
factories around the world.
systems that reduce fuel consumption in
Since smaller engines are
and emissions […] while preserving greener, we also work on
driver comfort and pleasure. systems that compensate for
power loss when an engine is
downsized. Ease of installation and lowest
possible weight - without giving up any
benefits - are key as well.
How does Valeo’s steer its innovation
process?
We have a clearly structured process
for innovation that we call the TDP,
Technology Development Plan, and
we update it every year. The TDP is like
a roadmap that covers where the market
is going, where we want to move in the
market, the regulations we expect, and
which technologies are coming together.
For example, we try to discern the overall
trends in powertrains and what we have
to do to be ready to meet those needs.
Then we break down market trends into
components and subsystems and work on
those. As our developments mature, we
install them on our demonstration vehicles
and through dedicated Ride & Drive events
held with our customers we continually test
ideas with them.
Valeo was the first automotive supplier
to be admitted into the Sigma Sensor club,
a group that studies brands, the wants,
needs and aspirations of different segments
of society. We use this knowledge to guide
our priorities in product development.
You always have more ideas than you’re
able to explore, so this helps us decide
which ones are worth pursuing.
VALEO KEY R&D FIGURES
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68
7,000
562
6.6%
research centers
around the world
people employed in R&D
patents registered
in 2006
of total sales revenues
invested in R&D
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High-Performance
Innovations
Supplying the car industry with
high-performance eco-friendly
innovations that reduce fuel
consumption, lower emissions
and enhance the enjoyment
of driving is Valeo’s number one
priority. From improved powertrain efficiency to better thermal
management to greater motorist
well-being, Valeo systems offer
cutting-edge technology to protect
the environment while meeting
the ever-growing demand for
increased mobility.
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Achieving 40% fuel savings
Six possible areas for improvement by Valeo
Power on demand
High Efficiency
A/C systems
UltimateCooling™
Thermal
Management
THEMIS™
Transmission
Automation
Double Clutch
transmission
Air Systems
Cooled EGR system
Hybridization
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Engine
Operation
-3%
-4%
-4 to -6%
Micro-Hybrid (from Stop-Start to Regenerative braking)
E-Valve System
up to -40%
fuel savings !
-3 to -5%
-5 to -7%
-6 to -15%
-15 to -20%
Ultimate
Cooling™
3-5% reduction
in CO2 emissions
UltimateCooling™ is a new cooling
system to optimize thermal energy
management by running all fluids
through one coolant loop. As well
as offering significant fuel
economy, the UltimateCooling™
System also enhances vehicle
design by reducing front-end
overhang (20% to 40% reduction
over conventional systems).
Cooled Exhaust
Gas Recirculation
E-Valve
Electromagnetic High efficiency system
Valve Actuation A/C systems 5-7% reduction
in CO2 emissions
15-20% reduction
in CO2 emissions
3% reduction
in CO2 emissions
Valeo’s e-Valve technology is an
electromagnetic valve actuation
system that replaces the conventional
mechanical system for major fuel
economy, improved engine
performance and easier driving.
Valeo introduces a new smart
R134a air conditioning loop.
Innovative and lighter components,
combined with an A/C control
algorithm maintain the operating
point close to the optimum
efficiency. This leads to lower power
consumption and improved fuel
economy.
The primary function of Cooled EGR
Systems has been to reduce the formation
of nitrogen oxides in diesel engines.
Recently, Cooled EGR has been applied to
gasoline engines to improve fuel economy
by allowing higher compression ratios.
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StARS
Micro-Hybrid
Double Dry Clutch
6-15% reduction
in CO2 emissions
up to 4-6% reduction
in CO2 emissions
The StARS System features the capacity
to stop and then restart the engine
immediately and silently. StARS saves
fuel and reduces emissions significantly
when the vehicle is stopped at red
lights and in traffic jams without
disrupting the motorist’s normal
driving habits. Regenerative braking
is a complementary function of StARS
and allows up to 15% fuel economy.
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THEMIS™ Valve
up to 4% reduction
in CO2 emissions
The THEMIS™ Valve offers full coolant flow
management throughout the engine,
radiator and heater and is integrated into
the engine coolant outlet.
Fuel economy, reduced emissions, faster
engine warm-up and improved HVAC
performance are among the numerous
benefits of the THEMIS™ Valve.
An alternative to hydraulic automatic
transmissions, the Double Dry Clutch
transmission features one clutch for even
gears and one clutch for odd gears. This
provides the comfort of an automatic
transmission and the fuel efficiency of a
manual transmission.
A Close-Up on Three of Valeo’s
High Performance
Products
Valeo's e-Valve system, StARS system and
UltimateCooling™ represent three different
ways in which the Group is helping conserve
energy, win the war against emissions and
enhance driver comfort.
StARS: Valeo Puts the Brake on Fuel Consumption, Pollution and Noise
The technology behind Valeo’s StARS system is advanced, but the idea is simple: when the car
comes to a full stop the engine cuts off immediately and re-starts when the driver releases
the brake or, in manual transmission vehicles, as soon as a gear is engaged. The result: lower
fuel consumption, reduced noise and air pollution and easier driving.
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With Valeo’s new innovation, red lights, stop
signs and traffic jams are no longer the
gas-guzzlers they once were. StARS cuts off
the engine immediately when the car halts
and starts up again instantly and silently
when the brake is released. On city streets
or in congested areas, vehicles are generally
at a standstill for nearly 35% of travel time.
StARS can reduce fuel consumption in urban
driving by as much as 15%. Stop-Start
electronics also improves alternator efficiency
which further lowers fuel consumption and
reduces emissions. StARS technology will
now be standard equipment on the smart
fortwo mhd (micro-hybrid drive). On this
particular model Valeo can provide up
to 13% fuel economy in urban driving.
significantly outperforms the conventional
separate starter and alternator system. In
starter mode, the belt drive and low inertia
of the machine means that the vehicle
starts silently and three times more quickly
than with a traditional starter. In alternator
mode, the machine outputs up to 180 amps
of electricity at a rate of 85%, over 15%
more than a conventional alternator. Valeo’s
unobtrusive starter-alternator is easy to
install on any vehicle powered by gasoline
or diesel. Not only can the unit be installed
in place of the conventional alternator
using the same fittings, it also frees up the
space traditionally taken up by the starter
and makes the vehicle proportionately
lighter.
The smart fortwo mhd is equipped with Valeo StARS, the must-have
Stop-Start technology for city drivers.
Innovative Technology, Easy Integration
Valeo has combined the functions of an
alternator and a starter in a single 14-volt
unit that runs on a standard battery.
Thanks to specially designed electronics
and software Valeo's starter-alternator
Newsflash:
Valeo’s Mercury-Free Headlamp
Valeo is one of the only companies able to supply more environmentally
friendly headlamps using mercury-free bulbs without altering light
efficiency. The Group has provided this solution to Audi and Toyota.
The new Toyota Auris headlamp and Audi A5 headlamp are on display
at the Valeo IAA booth.
Paris City Buses Reach for the StARS
From April to July 2007 the public transport
authority for the Paris metropolitan area, the
RATP, operated an experimental line of Gruau
micro-bus equipped with Valeo’s StARS
technology, especially effective when driving
in congested urban areas. Along with Stop36 the Gruau bus was also equipped with
Start,
an associated system that recovers energy
generated by braking for an overall reduction
in fuel consumption of 15%. Valeo, Gruau and
the RATP designed this trial specifically
in order to demonstrate the efficiency of the
Stop-Start and regenerative braking systems.
The e-Valve System:
Less is More in New Technology
for Fuel-Efficient Engines
Valeo’s System uses e-Valve technology to replace the traditional mechanical camshaft system.
The resulting increase in efficiency lowers fuel consumption by 15% to 20% and reduces
harmful emissions while enhancing engine performance for driving comfort.
With Valeo’s e-Valve System, the opening
and closing of valves is controlled by an
electromagnetic system that operates each
valve individually and independently of
the crankshaft position. This total flexibility
is similar to that available with very
sophisticated variable valve actuation systems,
allowing engine calibration engineers almost
infinitely variable valve timing and valve
opening duration. The e-Valve System also
offers other advantages such as cylinder
deactivation, offering additional fuel
consumption benefits for the internal
combustion engine.
The e-Valve System replaces the camshaft
with electromagnetic valve actuators.
Benefits for Automakers and Consumers
The result is a system that provides just as
much or just as little energy as the vehicle
needs at a given moment, It is now
possible to design engines that optimize
engine performance with respect to the
demands of the driver, applying different
engine strategies such as cylinder
deactivation or Atkinson-Miller cycle based
on actual driving inputs. This all contributes
to impressive fuel savings and reduced
emissions. By controlling residual gases,
minimizing pumping losses and deactivating
cylinders and valves, e-Valve technology is
not only environmentally friendly but also
enhances driving comfort due to increased
low-end engine torque.
Roadworthy Technology
E-Valve technology has proven itself
in the lab and on the road. In the opinion
of the numerous automakers who have
tested it, the Valeo e-Valve demo car is
one of the most advanced demonstration
vehicles on the market. The e-Valve car
has been driven over 15,000 kilometers
and tested by 1,000 people, and e-Valve
actuators have proven their durability over
250,000 kilometers in test engines.
Valeo demonstration vehicles available for
testing during customer and press events.
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UltimateCooling™: Taking the Heat
Valeo’s UltimateCooling™ is a comprehensive system based on a new powertrain architecture designed
to manage heat energy transfer between components and optimize heat dissipation to the atmosphere.
UltimateCooling™ works by thermal management of all fluids through one cooling loop. The new system
also contributes to achieving European standards regarding pedestrian safety by reducing front-end bulk
by 20-40%.
Wide-Ranging Benefits
Cooling Systems
The wide-ranging benefits of UltimateCooling™
include fuel economy and emissions reduction,
improved engine output, a compact front-end to
meet new pedestrian safety regulations, improved
temperature comfort for driver and passengers,
reduced repair costs and better design flexibility.
The Water-Cooled Charge Air Cooler, an air-to-water
heat exchanger, is the first step towards a complete
UltimateCooling™ system. Air is cooled on intake
by a cold-water exchanger, so the air-charging
system benefits from more efficient cooling while
a shorter air circulation path makes for easier
acceleration and increased driving pleasure.
UltimateCooling™, a new powertrain
architecture that offers 3% up to 5%
CO2 emissions reduction.
Volkswagen takes first step
towards UltimateCooling™
with the Golf 1.4 TSI
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The first car to feature Valeo’s Water-Cooled Charge
Air Cooler is the Volkswagen Golf 1.4L TSI. Valeo’s new
technology reduces CO2 emissions, reduces fuel
consumption by 2% and frees space in the vehicle’s
front end. At last April’s Internationales
Motorensymposium in Vienna, a Volkswagen
spokesman had these words of praise for the WaterCooled Charge Air Cooler, “This new water-cooled
air cooling system allowed us to significantly
enhance fuel-efficiency and reduce underhood
packaging” (Volkswagen Spokesman, Internationales
Motorensymposium, Vienna 2007).
Valeo has long been committed to protecting the environment. The Group’s sustainable
development policy is centered on green factories, eliminating toxic substances, constantly
upgrading the environmental performance of products and processes and voluntary
compliance with stringent international standards.
A Long-Term
Commitment
Valeo sees sustainable development as
meshing long-term and short-term
priorities. For over 15 years the Group has
been striving to protect the environment
through an ecologically aware corporate
culture and green operating. Every site
must comply with local regulations,
recognized industrial standards and
Valeo’s own internal norms, which
are the most stringent of all.
Constant Vigilance
The Group’s environmental management
system covers the entirety of its
manufacturing sites around the world
and all Valeo plants are or will soon
be certified ISO 14001. Certification is
reviewed every three years, so the Group
is constantly “growing greener” with,
for example, increasing rates of waste
recycling and re-use as well as reduced
energy usage. One of the Group’s notable
accomplishments has been a 40% decrease
in overall water consumption over the
past three years. Valeo constantly monitors
environmental practices and publishes
progress reports every year concerning
areas such as energy consumption, heavy
metals use, packing materials, emissions,
industrial waste and waste generation &
recycling/re-use.
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environmental experts and local executives
in order to implement green policies.
A key reason for the success of Valeo’s
eco-friendly initiatives over such a wide
range of cultures and countries is the
Group’s in-depth efforts to promote and
maintain a strong corporate culture that
puts a priority on protecting the
environment. Employees in all capacities
receive awareness training that allows
them to find solutions and make decisions
that save resources and keep operations
as clean as possible.
Eco-Design: Limiting Environmental Impact
Starting with the design and development
phase, Valeo engineers and experts take
into account the environmental
consequences of manufacturing each
product, the impact of the product itself
and its end-of-life impact. To add to this
challenge, products must become greener
without sacrificing quality and while
continuing to meet customer requirements.
Teams of engineers and experts stay
abreast of the latest findings and
regulations to edit and update roadmaps
and steer product development at all sites
with the Valeo Eco-Design Guidebook.
A Corporate Environmental Culture
That Leads to Effective Action
Ensuring that all sites comply with
regulations and that all new factories are
built according to Valeo’s “generic factory”
plan entails both global vision and local
awareness (see adjacent article). Different
topography, different climates and different
resource availability requires close
cooperation between headquarter’s
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“Generic Factory” is the name for Valeo’s
international standards for the design
and operation of its manufacturing sites.
This high-level internal compliance solution
ensures that Valeo factories around the
world meet rigorous criteria for environ-
Worldwide Best
Practices: Valeo’s
Generic Factory
mental protection, employee safety,
energy savings, water and resource use,
and recycling. For Valeo, globalization
means applying the principles of good,
green corporate citizenship in every corner
of the globe.
Auburn Hills technical center (Michigan, USA)
Valeo Thermal Systems activity.
A Greener
Future
Valeo audits environmental performance every year and
files detailed reports on a wide range of operations
designed to decrease the Group’s impact on nature and
upgrade its eco-friendly policies and practices. The numbers
speak for themselves: Valeo is Green By Nature!
CO2 atmospheric emissions:
- 19.7%
154,401
tons 123,971
tons
2001
Water consumption: - 36.5%
(m3 thousands)
5,455
2006
Total number of hours
of environmental training:
+50%
3,463
37,386
24,915 hours
hours
2001
2001
2006
2006
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Waste re-use rate:
+ 11 percentage points
72%
61%
2001
2006
- 33.5%
9,249
tons
6,150
tons
2001
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2006
p i c o t t o
Use of recycled plastic:
Green by Nature, factual magazine published
by the Group Valeo Communication Department.
Chief Editor: Claire Vidal Pilo.
Journalist: Alfred Gannon.
Translation: Translantic Communications.
Produced and designed by:
Photo credits: Jaime Ocampo Rangel, Getty Images,
Valeo/constructor photo libraries.
Distribution: 10,000 copies in 3 languages
(English, French and German).
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at a glance
Valeo strives to be a benchmark in
the automotive industry in terms of
operational excellence, total quality,
global presence and technology.
More than ever before,
Valeo is committed to
enabling a better
automotive world.
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Thierry Morin,
Chairman and CEO
Fully focused on the design,
production, and sale of components,
systems, and modules for automobiles
and trucks, both on the original
equipment market and the aftermarket,
Valeo is an independent and
international industrial group.
It is one of the world’s leading
automotive suppliers.
Valeo applies its profitable growth
strategy in line with a policy of
sustainable development.
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KEY FIGURES
10 billion euros
sales in 2006
* In accordance with IFRS norms, all 2004 and 2005 figures are restated, mainly to account for non-strategic activities.
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Operational
excellence
The 5 Axes
methodology is deployed in
all the Group’s sites worldwide.
The 5 Axes methodology is the Group’s standard for
obtaining operational excellence and total quality at the
best possible cost. Methods, manufacturing, projects and
purchasing are systematically optimized.
The 5 Axes - Involvement of Personnel, Production System, Constant
Innovation, Supplier Integration, and Total Quality - have formed the
cornerstone of Valeo’s culture for the last 15 years, with the ultimate
objective of achieving customer satisfaction. Valeo uses a full range of
tools to enhance operational excellence, such as “pull-flow” or Kosu, which
assesses the resources required to manufacture a particular part. Valeo’s
purchasing department is permanently optimizing its costs through a strategy
of selecting and integrating suppliers, and putting all its tools at their disposal.
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TOTAL QUALITY
Quality is a founding principle.
It relies on method but first and
foremost on a state of mind.
Total Quality is an obsession for Valeo’s 70,000 employees.
It requires the involvement of everyone at all times and in
all circumstances.
San Gen Shugi is a common-sense,
logical approach to problem solving
based on a concrete analysis of what
really happens on the production line:
Gen-ba (where and when a problem
arises), Gen butsu (analyzing actual
parts), Gen-jitsu (using measurable
facts).
QRQC
(Quick
Response
Quality
Control) is used to detect and analyze
any problem and deploy immediate
corrective
actions.This
approach
applies to all domains: production,
quality, purchasing, logistics, safety
and projects.
* In the automotive industry, nonquality of products is expressed in
ppm (the number of defective parts
per million produced).
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Global presence
Valeo works with automakers in all
countries where they wish to operate.
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Technology
Innovation is at the heart of Valeo’s
strategy for safer, more comfortable
and greener vehicles.
Valeo’s objective is to offer global solutions which enhance
comfort, safety and driving pleasure, and reduce fuel
consumption and emissions. Its approach is based on
three Domains.
Driving Assistance:
solutions for monitoring the vehicle
perimeter, providing the driver and
other road users with information
about the vehicle’s immediate
environment and initiating the
appropriate corrective actions.
Powertrain Efficiency:
solutions to make vehicles more
efficient, more economical,
by reducing fuel consumption,
and cleaner, by minimizing
pollutant emissions.
Comfort Enhancement:
solutions to make vehicles more
comfortable. This Domain’s
purpose is to make vehicles more
userfriendly and improve the comfort
and well being of their occupants
in all stages of use: approaching,
accessing, starting, driving and
getting out of the vehicle.
The Park4U™ system takes control of the steering wheel during
parking maneuvers and allows the driver to park the car in less
than 15 seconds thanks to ultrasonic sensors on the front and
rear of the vehicle. Valeo equips the VW Touran with this system.
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Media Contact:
Michele Cox
Marketing and Communications Manager
(248) 619-8340 michele.cox@valeo.com
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150 Stephenson Hwy, Troy, MI 48083 (248) 619-8340
www.valeo.com

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