Valeo and Stellantis create Europe’s first remanufactured LED headlamp and infotainment display

Valeo and Stellantis have launched the first remanufactured LED headlamp in Europe and the remanufactured infotainment display screen.

This extends a used product’s lifespan by restoring it to OEM specifications and with the same performance and warranty as comparable new parts.

The move to extend products lifespan is part of efforts to reduce waste, resources use and carbon output. Valeo is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, with Stellantis carbon net zero by 2038.

Remanufacturing the headlamp enables the reuse of up to 50% of the raw materials recovered from an end-of-life LED unit, mostly the most valuable parts such as the LED module itself. This reduces CO2 emissions by up to 70% compared to producing a new one, claims Valeo. The first units will be used for the Peugeot 3008 and 5008, followed soon by 508 models.

The display screen has been remanufactured at Valeo’s Circular Electronics Lab in Nevers, France. The first to use this will be the Peugeot 308; Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross; DS DS3 Crossback; Vauxhall/Opel Grandland X, Corsa and Mokka.

“After the success of our collaboration with Valeo to launch the first remanufactured front camera for ADAS systems, we are expanding our range of remanufactured products to include electronics and launching the first remanufactured LED headlamp. This shows our commitment to innovate in automotive remanufacturing and meet the strong demand for headlamps and display spare parts in an affordable and sustainable way,” said Laurence Hansen, SVP global circular economy at Stellantis.

Christophe Le Ligné, Valeo Group R&D VP and Light CTO said: “At Valeo, sustainability is not just a word, it’s a commitment to action. We are bringing an “as good as new” offer at a lower cost to the end user”.