2007 Reference document (PDF) - Valeo

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LED front and rear lighting and signaling technologies,
which combine high performance, energy savings and innovative
designs at the front and rear of the vehicle. This technology is
used for daytime running lamps, which will be mandatory in all
light vehicles throughout Europe from 2012 onwards;
XLEDTM adaptive headlamps: Xenon directional lighting
associated with LED modules featuring directional lighting functions
and automatic additional lighting on highways offer optimal
visibility (up to 90% better than halogen lamps) depending on
driving conditions;
dual-function headlamps with low and main beams that
use mercury-free Xenon bulbs, an environmentally friendly
technology. Valeo was the first supplier to market this kind of
headlamp;
adaptive rear lights with MicroOpticsTM ■
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technology:
the uniform light surfaces achieved using this LED technology
offer not only optimal visibility but also a wide range of design
options. The warning signals for each situation (fog, sudden
braking, reversing, oncoming vehicles, opening doors) inform
drivers in following vehicles and help prevent accidents.
The Valeo Lighting Systems range also covers:
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main headlamps;
foglights;
auxiliary lights;
leveling devices and lamp wipers;
lighting controllers;
DRL lamps (traditional lamps and LEDs);
rear lighting including LED rear lamps and center high-mounted
stop lamps;
cigar lighters and multifunction sockets.
2.2.3. Wiper Systems
As a contributor to the Driving Assistance Domain, Valeo Wiper
Systems offers windshield and rear window wiping solutions to
give the driver perfect visibility in all weather conditions, for both
the original equipment sector and the aftermarket. These solutions
combine the latest innovations in terms of technology and design.
In 2007, Valeo Wiper Systems continued to develop new products
including:
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second-generation front and rear ultra-flat wipers: ultra-flat
wiper systems combine elegance and exceptional performance.
Their unique design, optimal aerodynamic form and light weight
are a renowned combination that is greatly in demand; t he second
generation of ultra-flat wiper blades is more aerodynamic, more
compact, lighter and helps to prevent snow accumulation under
the blade;
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2007 Reference document - VALEO
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a new generation of XL ultra-flat blades, which provide excellent
wiping quality on large windshields and are increasingly fitted
on MPVs;
■ these wipers, using electronic front motors, are simple to fit
and allow great freedom of design for automakers in addition to
offering a significant reduction in the vehicle’s mass;
■ a new rear motor using a technology that reduces mass,
improves acoustic performance and reduces costs, was also
developed in 2006;
■ heated wash systems.
The Wiper Systems Product Family includes:
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arms;
blades;
linkages;
motors;
washing systems;
front and rear wiping systems integrating other functions such as
stop lights and latches.
2.3. Comfort Enhancement
The Comfort Enhancement Domain aims to facilitate vehicle use
and improve vehicle comfort. This covers all phases of vehicle use:
approach, access, ignition, driving and exiting. The three Product
Families which work in synergy to develop solutions for this Domain
are: Security Systems, Interior Controls and Climate Control.
2.3.1. Security Systems
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This Product Family develops and manufactures parts and systems
that guarantee controlled and comfortable access to vehicles, while
ensuring maximum protection against theft. The end user can
therefore enjoy practical and comfortable solutions in a personal
and innovative style, from the Comfort Enhancement Domain.
During 2007, Valeo Security Systems unveiled:
■ the Smart Car Key identifier, a new generation of intelligent,
interactive hands-free keys. (For more technical detail, see
“Comfort Enhancement”, Section 2.1.3 of “Key Events in 2007”);
■ keyless access and ignition systems, a pioneering field for Valeo
Security Systems which highlights its expertise. Valeo’s innovational
skills have allowed it to develop a unique component—Valeo
ALIAS (ASIC Logic for Intelligent Access System—incorporating the
management of the system’s main functions. This solution offers
users transparent unlocking (immediate perceived response),
personalized locking solutions according to the preferences of
the automaker, and a high level of reliability;
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