Valeo Service - LKQ NEWSLETTER Q 02 - 2023

As part of Valeo’s CAP 50 plan to reduce the carbon footprint of its entire value chain, Valeo Service, a Valeo entity dedicated to aftermarket activities, is committed to gradually reducing the impact of automotive aftermarket activities on the environment and supports its professional partners in their efforts to contribute to a more sustainable aftermarket. Valeo is launching Valeo Canopy TM , the first wiper blade designed to reduce CO 2 emissions by 61% compared to a Valeo wiper blade representative of the majority of wiper blades commercialized in the European market*. A performance verified by Bureau Veritas, an independent organization. Valeo Canopy TM ’s rubber blade is made of more than 80% natural, renewable, or recycled materials such as cane sugar, vegetable oils, or carbon black from recycled tires. An increased share of recycled material is used in other components of Valeo Canopy TM wiper blades, with up to 15% recycled steel in the metal structures and up to 50% recycled plastic in the end clips. The Valeo Canopy TM range of wiper blades is delivered ready to use, without unnecessary adapters to be thrown away while offering great ease of assembly. It covers 95% of the vehicles in the European car parc. Valeo doesn’t stop there; Valeo Canopy TM comes in 100% cardboard packaging, fully recyclable, and printed with solvent-free water-based inks. In addition to this action on the specific Valeo Canopy TM range, Valeo is ELECTRICAL DRIVEN COMPRESSOR Compact, Lightweight, and Powerful: Valeo’s Electric Compressors Enhance Performance and Sustainability of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Valeo’s innovative «smart thermal network» system is designed to enhance overall energy efficiency and cabin comfort without compromising driving range. By utilizing advanced heat pump technology, this system is able to efficiently heat, air condition, and demist the cabin, ensuring optimal comfort in all weather conditions. At the heart of this system are Valeo’s electrically driven compressors, which provide superior cooling performance and capacity for both cabin air conditioning and battery thermal management. These compressors are engineered to be compact, lightweight, and durable, making them an ideal choice for today’s electric and hybrid vehicles. 3 Key Hybrid PSA references are already available and ready to sell to your customers: 690294, 690295, 690296 ( Citroen C4 / Picasso / Jumpy / Space Tourer DS7 Peugeot 208 / 3008 / 5008). More will follow by the end of 2023. VALEO LAUNCHES VALEO CANOPY TM , THE FIRST WIPER BLADE DESIGNED TO REDUCE CO 2 EMISSIONS

committed to eliminating single use plastic packaging from all of its wiper blade ranges by the end of 2024 in Europe, replacing them with more sustainable cardboard solutions.

Finally, with Valeo Canopy TM , Valeo promotes both the industry and jobs in Europe , since it is manufactured in the Valeo plant in Issoire (France), from which the majority of Valeo wipers for the European market already originate. The site has been particularly committed to an energy efficiency plan for more than 10 years and certified “Energy Management” by the ISO 50001 label. Marlène Carrias-Iked, VP Strategic Marketing, Digital & Innovation - Valeo Service: “As part of its ‘I Care 4 the Planet’ program , Valeo is launching with Valeo Canopy TM , its first aftermarket innovation designed to significantly reduce environmental impact. This offer responds to an increasing demand for sustainability among consumers. Valeo Canopy TM windshield wipers are scheduled to go on sale in Europe starting this summer in order to be ready for the rainy season.” * The Valeo Canopy TM Flat Blade, with a specific rubber and packaged in cardboard box enables a CO 2 emission reduction of 61% compared to a Valeo Flat Blade product, representative of the majority of commercialized wiper blades in the European market, produced in Asia, with a synthetic rubber and marketed in plastic packaging.

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THE STANDOUT FEATURES OF E-COMPRESSOR Valeo’s Electrical Driven Compressor was selected for its cutting-edge technology. There are four main factors that make Valeo’s electric compressors a compelling choice: • High performance and cooling capacity for both cabin air conditioning and battery thermal management. • Ultra-compact and lightweight design, reducing energy consumption. • Structurally designed to withstand heat and vibration, ensuring maximum durability. • Integrated electric motor allows them to run even when the engine is off, maintaining a

comfortable cabin temperature and reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions.

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