European auto major Stellantis and French tier 1 supplier Valeo have launched windshield-mounted automotivevideo camera remanufactured at Valeo Circular Electronics Lab in Nevers.
The partners say this move is part of their commitment to safeguarding natural resources,while generating financial value.Stellantis targets to leading the industry to Carbon Net Zero by 2038 and Circular Economy plays a key role to reach this goal in both companies strategies and remanufacturing is one of the main drivers.
Valeo has over 40 years of experience in remanufacturing mechanicalproducts including – starters, alternators, air conditioning compressors, brake callipers, dual mass flywheels, torque converters, heavy duty clutches, and dual wet clutches, through an all-brands program. Valeo currently remanufactures a million products annually and aims to double this capacity by 2030, further amplifying its impact.
Through the SUSTAINera label, Stellantis offers remanufactured automotive spare parts with a wide range of 13,000 parts number across 37 different product lines. Its portfolio includes starters, alternators, clutches, turbochargers, injectors, brake calipers, electronic control modules, control units, multimedia, SCR tank, transmissions, engines, and high-voltage batteries for electric vehicles.
Valeo claims it has the widest portfolio among Stellantis’ remanufacturing suppliers covering 6 productfamilies.
The partners intend to continue expanding their product portfolio, putting innovation in Remanufacturing at the forefront of the electrification and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) revolution.
Alison Jones, SVP, Global Circular Economy, said “This is a great example ofStellantis and Valeo delivering new Remanufacturing products through Collaborative Supplier Customer development for a Sustainable Future. Together, we are committed to achieving ourchallenge of being carbon net zero, ensuring sustainability for our customers, employees, company,and planet”.
Mino Yamamoto, Valeo Group Circular Economy Director, added: “With a vision to make apositive contribution to preserve our planet’s resources, Valeo is continuously pushing boundariesto develop innovative solutions that promote the circular economy. Thanks to the upskilling of ouremployees in the Circular Electronics Lab of Nevers and successful collaboration with Stellantis, weare proud to expand our Reman range with the first remanufactured video cameras.”