PARIS, December 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeo and BAIC
(Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation) presented to the
Beijing Governor today an electric
demo car equipped with a complete Valeo electric powertrain system,
demonstrating the Group's expertise in systems that reduce electric
vehicles' energy consumption.
By using a synchronous permanent magnet motor with a large
operating speed range, Valeo's electric powertrain is able to
deliver both good acceleration at low and medium speeds and a high
top vehicle speed all with a single gear transmission.
Developed by Valeo and its partners Leroy Somer and GKN, this system includes an
electric motor, an inverter, a transmission, a charger, a
supervisor and a DC/DC converter.
The partnership between Valeo and BAIC started in early 2010
with the intent to bring an electric vehicle to series production
in 2011. This demo car is the first concrete achievement of this
partnership.
Jacques Aschenbroich, Valeo's Chief Executive Officer, declared:
"The development of this vehicle with our partner BAIC demonstrates
Valeo's expertise in powertrain systems designed to reduce vehicle
CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. It also confirms our
know-how in electric and hybrid vehicle technology worldwide."
Valeo is an independent industrial Group fully focused on the
design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and
modules for the automotive industry, mainly for CO2 emissions
reduction. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers.
The Group has 110 plants, 21 Research centers, 40 Development
centers, 10 distribution platforms and employs 57,300 people in 27
countries worldwide.
For more information about the Valeo Group and its activities,
please visit our web site: http://www.valeo.com.
