# Valeo to show SCALA 3 lidar at the 2026 Paris Motor Show

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Date: 7 Oct 2026
About: [Valeo](https://technooptimist.io/companies/valeo.md) · [SCALA 3 lidar](https://technooptimist.io/vehicles/scala-3.md)
Original source: https://www.autocarpro.in/news/valeo-to-showcase-ai-software-and-ev-tech-at-paris-show-135090

Valeo said it will present SCALA 3 at the Paris Motor Show (12-18 October 2026) for Level 3 and Level 4 driving, alongside its software suite and an 800-volt EV platform. It positions the lidar for hands-off driving up to 130 km/h with obstacle detection beyond 200 m.

## Key facts

- CEO Christophe Périllat holds a press conference on 12 October
- Shown with Valeo's Smart Safety 360 driver-assist architecture

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