The 2004 EPCOS/SIA Grand Prix of the Jury has been awarded to Valeo for its reversible belt-driven starter-alternator. The trophy was presented to the company’s research and development team at the annual reception of the SIA, the French Society of Automotive Engineers, in Paris.
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Valeo’s system combines the functions of a starter and an alternator into one easy-to-install unit. It enables the “start-stop” mode – a feature that automatically cuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill and instantaneously and silently restarts it when the driver engages a gear or releases the brake. Consumers will benefit from up to 10% fuel savings, zero emissions when the vehicle is at a standstill and reduced noise levels.
