Vitesco Technologies Cuts Costs for Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

Vitesco Technologies presents cost effective hybrid transmission with integrated electric motors Expanded role for electric motors results in vastly simplified transmission architecture and reduced costs Solution enables energy-saving high-voltage hybrid vehicles to be tailored to the mass market   Regensburg, December 9, 2019. Vitesco Technologies, the Powertrain business area of Continental, presented at the CTI… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Cuts Costs for Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain

Continental’s Supervisory Board Supports Accelerated Technological Transition

Continuation of global structural program “Transformation 2019–2029” aims to strengthen competitiveness in the long term Resolutions of the Supervisory Board approve plans already discussed at its meeting on September 25, 2019 Accelerated transition to electric mobility necessitates adjustments and the phasing out of production at several locations worldwide Rapid digitalization of display and control technologies,… Continue reading Continental’s Supervisory Board Supports Accelerated Technological Transition

Don’t Forget the Speed Sticker for Winter Tires

Sticker shows maximum permissible speed for winter and all-season tires Failure to display it can result in a fine of up to EUR 25 Hanover, November 18, 2019. Winter tire season is with us again and more and more drivers are switching to the safe tires for low outdoor temperatures. As a leading winter tire… Continue reading Don’t Forget the Speed Sticker for Winter Tires

Continental to Supply Tires for New Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen’s new electric car to be factory-fitted with Continental tires Summer and winter tires adapted to the electric vehicle’s specific requirements Approval also granted for ContiSeal technology for automatic puncture sealing Hanover, November 14, 2019. Continental tires are to be factory-fitted to the recently presented Volkswagen ID.3. Volkswagen has granted approvals for summer and winter… Continue reading Continental to Supply Tires for New Volkswagen ID.3

Continental Completes Purchase of Thermoplastic Specialist Merlett Group

Acquisition expands technological expertise and deepens specialist knowledge relating to design, processing and handling of thermoplastics for industrial hoses Combined product portfolio of rubber and thermoplastic hoses for agricultural, construction, transportation and food industries Andreas Gerstenberger, head of Industrial Fluid Solutions: “This is a major step forward to becoming a holistic supplier of systems and… Continue reading Continental Completes Purchase of Thermoplastic Specialist Merlett Group

Continental Vehicle Server Connects VW ID. Electric Vehicles

Continental‘s new server concept is a central element for the conversion to a service-oriented electronics architecture in highly connected ID. electric cars Volkswagen uses the server as an in-car application server (ICAS1) for ID. vehicle models based on the modular electric drive matrix (MEB) High computing power and a consistent separation of hardware and software… Continue reading Continental Vehicle Server Connects VW ID. Electric Vehicles

Continental Delivers Solid Operational Performance in Weak Market Environment

Sales up 3 percent in the third quarter to €11.1 billion (down 0.3 percent organically) Adjusted EBIT of €615 million (margin: 5.6 percent) Net income in the third quarter of -€1.99 billion due to previously announced one-time effects from goodwill impairment and provisions Adjusted targets for the year as a whole confirmed CEO Dr. Degenhart:… Continue reading Continental Delivers Solid Operational Performance in Weak Market Environment

Continental and Pyrolyx enter five-year agreement for supply of recycled carbon black

Delivery of 10,000 tons per year planned within next five years Pyrolyx expects to absorb over 3,000,000 end-of-life tires and to save more than 25,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually in each plant Use of recycled carbon black in various tire segments Hanover, November 11, 2019. Continental, technology company and manufacturer of premium tires, and… Continue reading Continental and Pyrolyx enter five-year agreement for supply of recycled carbon black

Robust and comfortable – Continental develops surfaces for rugged field work

Resilient materials for tough and long-lasting interiors Seating material remains tear-resistant even under the rugged conditions of agriculture Dirt-repellent and easy to clean surfaces for agricultural machinery cabs Hanover, November 11, 2019. The technology company Continental supports the agriculture industry with surface materials that were specifically developed for rugged field work. Extreme weather, which is… Continue reading Robust and comfortable – Continental develops surfaces for rugged field work

Continental Hoses Ensure a High Level of Process Safety at Oettinger Brauerei

Oettinger Brauerei relies on foodstuff hoses from Continental for its state-of-the-art, highly automated plant Continental industrial hoses guarantee purity and process safety for fermentation, storage and cleaning Flexibility, robustness, ease of handling and durability deliver added value for the brewery Hanover, 8 November 2019. The hose solutions from technology company Continental used by Oettinger Brauerei… Continue reading Continental Hoses Ensure a High Level of Process Safety at Oettinger Brauerei