Renault Group and Valeo do deal on ‘Software Defined Vehicle’ development
Renault Group and Valeo are extending their collaboration on a Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) project for next generation vehicles.
Valeo will supply some of the key electrical and electronic components, such as the high-performance computer (HPC), and contribute to software development.
HPC is the core control of vehicle driving strategies and driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Valeo will also supply zone controllers, which provide more efficient power management and substantial reduction in wiring harness; electrical distribution modules; and ADAS components ultrasonic sensors, driving and parking cameras.
With Google on software, Qualcomm on hardware, and now Valeo, Renault Group continues to develop its tech ecosystem, the company says.
SDV architecture will enable vehicles to remain always up to date throughout their life cycle and capable of integrating new functionalities without hardware modifications, says Renault.
Valeo engineers will work close to the Renault Group sites in Guyancourt, Toulouse and Sophia-Antipolis and will also work with the Renault Software Factory teams on software development. Valeo will also provide on-board application software, such as parking assistance.
This new partnership will help to reduce development times and costs for the electrical and electronic architecture while focusing on high performance, compatibility, and safety, Renault explains.
“This strategic partnership demonstrates a strong commitment to work together to push the boundaries of automotive technology to improve the driving experience and safety of users,” says Valeo comfort and driving assistance systems business group president Marc Vrecko.
Renault Group chief purchasing, partnerships, and public affairs officer François Provost says the new partnership brings together the skills, expertise, and innovation of two French companies to offer vehicles that are technologically advanced and competitive in terms of cost and development time.
“Renault Group, and its future entity Ampere dedicated to electric vehicles and software, continues to strengthen its position in the value chain of tomorrow, to become the next generation automotive company.“
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