Valeo brings advanced technologies for two-wheelers to EICMA 2026

EICMA 2026 takes place from November 3 to 8, 2026, at Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy, focusing on two-wheeler innovations, active safety, and urban transport electrification. At Booth Q60 in Hall 9, Valeo demonstrates automotive-derived technologies engineered for compact two-wheeler architectures, highlighting sensor fusion hardware, projected instrumentation, and integrated 48V electric drivetrains.

Core Technology and System Architecture
The active safety portfolio centers on Advanced Rider Assistance Systems tailored to dynamic motorcycle physics, including roll lean angles and elevated vibration profiles. The architecture pairs a high-precision radar unit providing blind spot detection, lane change assist, and rear collision warning with front-facing optical cameras scalable from 3 MPX to 8 MPX. A low-power multi-camera compute platform executes sensor fusion to host forward collision warning, traffic sign recognition, lane departure monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. Optical guidance is augmented by a windshield head-up display projecting velocity and vector trajectory directly within the forward line of sight, coordinated with a connected instrument cluster. For propulsion, the integrated Small Mobility Motor Generator combines a 48V electric motor and inverter into a single 2-in-1 assembly delivering over 90 percent efficiency at power outputs up to 10 kW.

Deployment or Implementation
The sensing and powertrain components deploy directly within tightly packaged motorcycle fairings, windscreens, and swingarms. Optical sensors integrate within aerodynamic cowlings, and the centralized compute unit drives dual video streams and warning telemetry simultaneously. The 48V electric motor features an air-cooled, fully sealed construction certified to ISO 26262 ASIL B functional safety standards, with a configuration manufactured entirely without rare-earth magnetic elements to streamline original equipment manufacturer assembly.

Industry Applications
The technologies address urban transit risks and supply-chain requirements for electric motorcycle, moped, and scooter manufacturers. Powered two-wheeler operators account for roughly 20 percent of European Union traffic fatalities despite comprising less than 2 percent of road traffic, with incidents frequently stemming from lateral blind spots and closing-speed estimation errors by surrounding vehicles. Implementing miniaturized automotive sensing and head-up display interfaces mitigates rider visual distraction at cruising speeds while establishing critical situational awareness during lane transitions and intersection crossings.

Operational Impact and Performance Metrics
Integrating multi-sensor driver assistance algorithms provides deterministic threat recognition without adding excessive chassis weight or parasitic power draw. Projecting real-time trajectory telemetry onto the windshield eliminates instrument glance latency, preventing blind travel distances that exceed 50 meters during two-second diversions at 100 km/h. Unifying the 48V motor and inverter into a single enclosure lowers vehicle assembly part counts and manufacturing complexity, supporting cost-effective electrification while meeting stringent functional safety benchmarks across urban mobility platforms.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.