Valeo Wins Three Prizes at the 2022 Automobile Awards
Valeo received three prizes at the 2022 Automobile Awards, highlighting its significant contributions to automotive innovation and sustainability. Marc Vrecko, President of Comfort and Driving Assistance Systems Business Group, and Michel Forissier, Group Chief Engineering & Marketing Officer, attended the awards ceremony held on December 8th at the Automobile Club de France in Paris.
In the context of the biggest transformation in the history of the automobile industry, the Automobile Awards shine their spotlight on those who materialize their desire to reduce their carbon footprint. After receiving two prizes at the Automobile Awards in 2021 for its LiDAR technology and innovative charging stations, Valeo secured three prizes for this 2022 edition.
Equipment of the Year for Valeo Scala 3, Third Generation LiDAR
The Valeo SCALA 3 LiDAR will enable vehicles to be certified for level 3 automation, allowing drivers to safely take their hands off the steering wheel and their eyes off the road. This third-generation LiDAR sees everything, even when an object is far ahead and invisible to the human eye, over 150 meters ahead.
Tech Innovation Prize for Valeo Voyage XR Panorama
Valeo Voyage XR Panorama provides a drone’s perspective without the drone. Unveiled for the first time at CES 2022, this innovation displays on a screen a 3D, 360° view of your car driving down the road, as if filmed by a drone, despite there not being one.
Special Jury Prize for Valeo CycleeTM
Valeo Cyclee™ is unique, the first e-bike motor with an integrated automatic gearbox and predictive software enabling the assistance system to instantly adapt to the cyclist's riding style and needs. The partnership with Ateliers HeritageBike® is the perfect union of French technology, luxury, and know-how.
