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France's Valeo says not planning to invest in Renault EV unit2023-05-25 09:30:40

Logo of Valeo at the company headquarters in Paris
A logo of French automotive supplier Valeo is seen in Paris, France, February 20, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo

PARIS, May 24 (Reuters) - French car parts maker Valeo, which has just signed a deal with Renault (RENA.PA) to help it develop software for its cars, said it did not intend to invest in Renault's Ampere electric vehicles unit, which is expected to be spun off and listed this year.


"That's not our role," Valeo managing director Christophe Périllat told Reuters on the sidelines of the company's annual shareholder meeting.

"Our partnership does not include capital agreements, we are technological partners (for Renault) alongside Google and Qualcomm," he said.

He added the software deal was worth several billion euros and would have a duration of ten years. Valeo is also a partner of Renault in the development of new generation electric motors.