Valeo Selected by leading automaker in India for ADAS
Valeo, a global leader in automotive technology, announced a major step with the nomination of Valeo Smart Safety 360 (VSS360) system by one of India’s leading OEMs. The system will provide advanced driving assistance functions for commercial vehicles. This new version of VSS360 is designed specifically for the Indian market, and it will be manufactured at its state-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat.
"This award demonstrates how our high-end ADAS technology can perform in the world’s most demanding environments while drastically improving road safety," stated Marc Vrecko, CEO of Valeo Brain Division. “India is a cornerstone of our 'Elevate 2028' strategy and Valeo is committed to providing high-tech, scalable, and cost-optimised safety solutions that meet the specific requirements of Indian roads."
Jayakumar G, Group President & Managing Director, Valeo India added: “This award marks an important milestone in expanding our ADAS portfolio in the commercial vehicle segment in India. By localising these advanced solutions, we aim to deliver highly competitive products tailored to our customers’ needs. Regulatory momentum is a key driver accelerating ADAS adoption and supporting our journey towards safer and smarter mobility in India. Thanks to our local industrial footprint and R&D talent, Valeo is well-positioned to offer cutting-edge systems to our customers in India”.
The "one-stop shop" ADAS system provides a robust set of safety and comfort functions, including Moving Off Information System, protecting pedestrians and cyclists during pull-away, Blind Spot Information System, monitoring critical side zones for vulnerable road users, and also main ADAS functions such as Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning.
The system developed for the major Indian OEM has been tailored for the Indian market. It will meet the upcoming General Safety Regulation, including reducing road accidents caused by driver fatigue. It will ensure optimal performance and system reliability thanks to 3 radars and one camera developed, manufactured and integrated by Valeo with state-of-the-art computer vision technology.
