Valeo puts product focus on hybrids

Valeo has 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 metre (MAF) sensor offering, as part of an overall strategy to increase support for independent garages working on hybrids.

“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.”

A total of 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 Citroen C5X plug-in-hybrid.

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. Vehicles covered by this range expansion include the Audi Q5 Sportback mild hybrid and Volvo XC60 II mild hybrid.

Valeo’s mass airflow metre (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.