Valeo Wins Contract to Supply Next-Gen Radar for L2+/L3 Systems to North American EV Maker
Valeo will provide its next-generation corner radar suite, with 50x resolution improvement, to a North American EV maker for L2+ and L3 autonomous systems.
- 50x
- 250 meters
- L2+ to L3
What Happened
Valeo will deploy its corner radar suite, including hardware and embedded software, for a North American EV manufacturer's L2+ and L3 systems. The radar offers 50 times the resolution of previous generations and enables safety features like Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), and Safe Exit Protection (SEP). The platform supports over-the-air updates for future 'Eyes off' functions.
50xcompared to previous generation
Enables vital safety and parking functions
Valeo's radar platform is designed for modularity, allowing the OEM to customize configurations for different autonomy levels from entry to Level 3. The suite is built for global compliance, targeting 5-star NCAP ratings and General Safety Regulation requirements. The front radar offers long-range vision up to 250 meters, while corner radars provide 360-degree awareness for blind spot detection and cross-traffic alerts.
“This landmark win with a major North American automaker validates the unrivaled performance of our next-generation radar in the most demanding environments.”
Why this matters
The contract underscores Valeo's radar technology leadership and supports the democratization of advanced safety features like AEB and Lane Keeping Assist, while enabling future 'Eyes off' capabilities via OTA updates.
Terms in This Story
- L2+/L3
- Levels of driving automation where the system handles steering and acceleration/deceleration (L2) and can take over all driving under certain conditions (L3)
- AEB
- Automatic Emergency Braking, a safety system that automatically applies brakes to prevent or mitigate collisions
- OTA
- Over-the-air, a method of wirelessly updating software in vehicles
- NCAP
- New Car Assessment Program, a safety rating system for vehicles
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