Valeo wins North American radar contract for L2+ to L3

50x resolution increase in corner radar marks a significant capability step for level 2+ and level 3 vehicle detection Valeo has signed a contract to supply a corner radar package for level 2+ and level 3 autonomous systems to a North American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, with sensor technology providing 50 times more resolution than the previous model. The modular platform supports over-the-air updates and can be configured from entry-level driver assistance to level 3 autonomy. The package includes hardware and firmware that enable automatic emergency braking, lane keeping assist and safe exit protection. It also supports future ‘Eyes closed’ features that may be added via over-the-air software updates. Marc Vrecko, Chief Executive Officer of Valeo’s Brain Division, said in a statement: “This landmark victory with a major North American automaker confirms the unrivaled performance of our next-generation radar in the most challenging environments. With 50 times more resolution than the previous generation, this technology fully meets the OEM’s expectations for integration flexibility and low power consumption while supporting advanced parking features. This new contract is in line with Valeo’s Elevate 2028 growth targets in the region and furthers Valeo’s mission.” Democratize the latest safety technology for greater road safety.” The platform is designed for five-star NCAP security ratings and compliance with general security regulation (GSR) standards. The front radar covers detection at distances of up to 250 meters. Why this matters: An anonymous customer limits how much can be inferred from the earnings themselves. With no confirmation on which North American EV maker is involved, the significance of the contract rests on Valeo’s stated solution achievements rather than signals on any OEM’s autonomy roadmap. However, it’s probably Rivian or Lucid. Tesla’s autonomous driving technology is relatively unique among the major players in that it relies solely on camera vision for sensory input. This leaves two smaller players in the pure-play segment: Rivian and Lucid. Both have robotaxi commitments with Uber, but Lucid is closest to commercial deployment in 2026 compared to 2028. Hardware-independent scalability is a more durable competitive advantage than solution figure. Allowing a single radar configuration to include entry-level driver assistance through Level 3 autonomy reduces OEM integration costs and allows Valeo to generate revenue across the customer’s entire model range rather than a single trim level.

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