Valeo launches compressor for e-buses, production from 2026 in China

At Busworld Europe Valeo unveiled for the first time its new electric compressor with integrated inverter, the EDC-120, designed for the electric bus segment. The launch confirmed Valeo’s strategy to extend its electrification expertise beyond passenger and light commercial vehicles into the heavy-duty and bus markets.

The EDC-120 electric compressor, featuring an integrated inverter, is said to be engineered to meet the specific demands of electric buses in terms of performance, energy efficiency, and reliability. The innovation built on Valeo’s existing portfolio of electrification solutions – including motors, inverters, DC/DC converters, and heat pumps – which the company planned to adapt to meet the needs of the bus segment.

Valeo launches compressor for e-buses

Valeo also leveraged its industrial scale and technological expertise to position itself in the growing electric bus market. Production of the EDC-120 compressor is planned to begin in 2026 in China, where. The company aimed to strengthen its global presence through its international network and local industrial footprint.

“At Valeo, we are leading the electrification of the automotive market. With the launch of the compact and powerful EDC-120 electric compressor, Valeo drives into the electric bus market. This segment is expected to continue growing worldwide, and Valeo’s ambitions do not stop at the electric compressor: we already have a wide portfolio of products for electric cars and light commercial vehicles that will be adapted for use in buses”, says Claudine Rochette, Vice President Strategy & Communication, Valeo Power Division.ì