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With 50 years of presence in Brazil, Valeo has established itself as a key player in the country's automotive energy transition. The company stands out for its local production of the iBSG (Integrated Belt Starter Generator), the first 12V/48V Belt Starter Generator system adapted for flex-fuel engines, manufactured in the country. This component is essential for MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicles), which are gaining increasing traction in the Brazilian market.
Innovation and Patents: Technological Leadership
In 2023, Valeo filed 1,666 new patent applications in France, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. The company leads the global automotive sector with a portfolio of nearly 28,000 patents, consolidating its position as the leading French company in terms of patent registrations worldwide.
Autonomous Driving: Significant Advances
Valeo is at the forefront of autonomous driving, developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Recently, the company won an important image radar program for automated driving from a global premium automaker. The system will enable unsupervised autonomous driving at 130 km/h, without the need for a vehicle ahead, with production expected to start in 2028. Valeo Service
Software Defined Vehicle (SDV): The Evolution of the Connected Car
Valeo is investing in the SDV (Software Defined Vehicle) concept, where cars receive constant updates via software, ensuring continuous improvements even after purchase. The company developed Valeo anSWer, a comprehensive software solution that integrates vehicle functions with digital testing, standing out as a leader in technologies for software-defined vehicles.
Electrification in Brazil: Focus on Mild Hybrids
In Brazil, electrification goes beyond fully battery-powered electric vehicles. Valeo highlights that low-voltage hybrids (12V/48V) will play a key role in the country's energy transition, becoming increasingly common, including in locally produced models. The iBSG system, manufactured by Valeo in Itatiba, Campinas, already powers models such as the Fiat Pulse Hybrid and Fastback Hybrid. This system recovers energy generated during braking and deceleration, storing it in batteries and reusing it to assist the combustion engine, improving vehicle efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions, and ensuring smoother and quieter starts.
Aftermarket and the STEPS Strategy
The Valeo Service division, responsible for the aftermarket, adopts the STEPS strategy, based on four pillars:
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Smart: Includes the Expert Club, where mechanics can scan parts and receive remote technical support, as well as the online training platform Direct Training.
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Trusted: Ensures the supply of reliable products, such as transmission systems, thermal systems, electrical components, lighting, and parts for heavy vehicles.
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Sustainable: Promotes sustainable practices in production and logistics, reducing the need for physical transport of parts for analysis through remote diagnostics.
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Premium Experience: Focuses on customer experience, aiming to better understand and meet the needs of distributors, workshops, and end consumers.
With this approach, Valeo reinforces its commitment to innovation, energy efficiency, and aftermarket support, consolidating its position as one of the leading references in the automotive sector.
