Valeo nearly doubled the size of its camshaft and crankshaft ranges in the last 18 months with a particular focus on hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) coverage. The company also boosted its exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor and mass airflow meter (MAF) sensor offering, as part of an overall strategy to increase support for independent garages working on hybrids.
New car sales figures for October 2024 from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed that HEV and PHEV sales together made up 22.8% of new cars sold in the UK during the month. Collectively this was higher than the 20.7% battery electric vehicle (BEV) total for the month.
“Many PHEVs and HEVs are already being serviced in the aftermarket and more are coming onto the roads all the time,” said Andy Swann, Managing Director at Valeo Service UK. “Our range expansion means garages can capitalise on this popular segment, safe in the knowledge that Valeo has a growing range ready to cater for them.”
180 new references were added to Valeo’s camshaft and crankshaft range in 2023, with another 85 references introduced since April 2024, taking the total up to 570 references overall. Vehicles covered by the range expansion include the Hyundai Kona Hybrid 48V and the Citroën C5X plug-in-hybrid. The entire range now covers 230 million vehicles across Europe.
The company’s exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor range has also been doubled in size since May, with 145 newly added references bringing the total EGT portfolio up to 265 references, which cater for 79 million vehicles in Europe. Vehicles covered by this range expansion include the Audi Q5 Sportback mild hybrid and Volvo XC60 II mild hybrid.
Valeo’s mass airflow meter (MAF) sensor range has also almost doubled, having grown by 150 to 240 references in June. The range expansion means vehicles such as the Volvo XC60 II T8 plug-in hybrid and Peugeot 408 II Hybrid 225 are covered, and in total 166 million vehicles across Europe are now catered for.
“By upping our engine sensor references for hybrids,” said Andy, “Valeo is actively supporting independent garages. Through our overall sensor development strategy, Valeo has been addressing and consolidating the air, fuel, combustion, and exhaust segments, with the end goal being to meet every possible need of the aftermarket.”
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