Valeo's contribution to Nissan's new Lane Departure Prevention system has earned the company a Global Innovation Award from the auto manufacturer. The award was presented to Valeo executives on July 10 at the Nissan Global Supplier Award ceremony in Tokyo. Valeo's advanced camera and intelligent software technology, which supplies precise vehicle position information, is a key element of this system for Nissan. The new models equipped are the Infiniti EX, FX and M. The system uses camera and sensor technology to judge the distance between the vehicle and lane markings on the road. If the vehicle drifts out of its lane without the driver signaling, the system gives an audible or visual warning to the driver and gently applies the brakes to help bring the vehicle back into the lane. Lane departure technology can help reduce the number of accidents caused by unintentional lane departures, which have been shown to be the cause of more than 40 percent of accidents in the United States. Valeo is an independent industrial group fully focused on the design, production and sale of components, integrated systems and modules for cars and trucks. Valeo ranks among the world's top automotive suppliers. The group has 122 plants, 61 R&D centers, nine distribution centers and employs 60,000 people in 27 countries worldwide. For more information about Valeo, visit the company's Web site. |
