Valeo Wins U.S. EV Manufacturer Contract for Advanced Safety Radar Technology

Valeo has announced that it secured a new agreement with a U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer to supply its latest corner radar suite for future vehicle programs. The contract covers both radar hardware and embedded software, supporting advanced Level 2+ and Level 3 driver assistance systems. The technology is designed to help manufacturers deliver enhanced safety functions while providing a scalable platform that can accommodate future software-enabled capabilities throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

The latest radar generation has been engineered to support multiple advanced safety features, including Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Safe Exit Protection (SEP). The platform also supports "Eyes off" driving functions that original equipment manufacturers can activate through over-the-air software updates at a later stage, allowing vehicles to gain additional functionality without requiring changes to the installed radar hardware.

The radar platform emphasizes modularity, enabling the United States-based automaker to tailor hardware configurations according to different vehicle requirements without increasing hardware complexity. This flexible architecture allows the manufacturer to deploy driving and parking assistance features across multiple vehicle variants, ranging from entry-level applications to systems supporting Level 3 automated driving capabilities.

One of the most significant advancements in the new radar suite is its substantially improved sensing capability. According to Valeo, the technology delivers 50 times the resolution of previous radar generations. Combined with over-the-air software update support, the platform is designed to maintain optimal performance throughout the vehicle's operational life while enabling manufacturers to continuously introduce new functions and performance enhancements.

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What is included in Valeo's new advanced safety radar contract?
Valeo's new agreement covers the supply of its latest corner radar suite, including both radar hardware and embedded software, for a U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer. The solution supports Level 2+ and Level 3 advanced driver assistance systems while enabling features such as Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keeping Assist, Safe Exit Protection, and future over-the-air activation of additional "Eyes off" driving capabilities. The modular platform also allows hardware customization without increasing system complexity.