World’s first long-range radar launched in 1999 System from Continental used to regulate adaptive cruise control The first generation of the long-range radar went into production in 1999 in the Mercedes S-Class. Frankfurt am Main, Germany, November 7, 2019. Automated driving is coming – and with it ever more powerful systems that enable cars to… Continue reading High-tech Solution for Anticipatory Driving: 20 Years of Continental Long-range Radar in Series Production
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Vitesco Technologies area gaining ground in Asia with tailor-made motorcycle products
At EICMA, Vitesco Technologies presents its management systems for injection engines up to 250 cc, which fulfil the latest emissions standards Highly integrated engine control units enable many additional functions such as Bluetooth connectivity and automatic fuel shut-off The company is substantially expanding its production capacity in China, India, and Thailand Regensburg, November 5, 2019.… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies area gaining ground in Asia with tailor-made motorcycle products
Continental Powertrain is now Vitesco Technologies and is exhibiting innovative motorcycle solutions at EICMA
A wide product portfolio, from engine control units to sensors and actuators, fuel and exhaust gas management—customized for the latest regional emission regulations Series development of a 48-volt electric drive is in the starting blocks Vitesco Technologies presents its two-wheeler innovations in Hall 9, Stand O68, together with Continental Regensburg, 30. October 2019. Vitesco Technologies… Continue reading Continental Powertrain is now Vitesco Technologies and is exhibiting innovative motorcycle solutions at EICMA
Continental AG to recognize non-cash impairments and restructuring expenses in the third quarter of 2019
As part of Continental AG’s annual planning process, the Company will recognize impairments of approximately €2.5 billion in the third quarter of 2019. These non-cash impairments predominately result from the current business planning assumption that there will not be a material improvement in global light vehicle production during the upcoming five-year period (2020-2024). Based on… Continue reading Continental AG to recognize non-cash impairments and restructuring expenses in the third quarter of 2019
Executive Board decides to exclusively pursue the spin-off of 100% of Vitesco Technologies
The Executive Board of Continental AG has decided to no longer pursue the preparation of a potential partial IPO of Vitesco Technologies (currently the Powertrain division). Instead the Company will exclusively pursue the spin-off of 100% of Vitesco Technologies with subsequent listing. Subject to the approval by the Supervisory Board of Continental AG, the planned… Continue reading Executive Board decides to exclusively pursue the spin-off of 100% of Vitesco Technologies
Hamburg and Continental agree on mobility partnership
Joint ITS projects: protection of vulnerable road users and more efficient use of parking spaces Today, the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg signed a partnership agreement with the technology company Continental on the future development of urban mobility at the World Congress for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) in Singapore. Continental has had close links… Continue reading Hamburg and Continental agree on mobility partnership
Continental Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mississippi Tire Plant
Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Continental Executive Board Member Christian Koetz join ceremony Investment will create 2,500 jobs Project is part of Continental’s Tire Division ‘Vision 2025’ growth strategy Hanover/Clinton, October 17, 2019. Continental, technology company and manufacturer of premium tires, celebrated a major milestone for its new tire plant near Clinton, Mississippi, with a… Continue reading Continental Celebrates Grand Opening of New Mississippi Tire Plant
Vitesco Technologies Supplies Electric Drive for New Volume-Production Models of Groupe PSA and Hyundai
First fully integrated electric axle drive system enters volume production in China and Europe Innovative third-generation electric drive system offers outstanding power density Vitesco Technologies’ portfolio focused strongly on electrification and electric mobility Regensburg, October 9, 2019. Vitesco Technologies, the former Powertrain division of Continental, today announced it has signed agreements with Groupe PSA and… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Supplies Electric Drive for New Volume-Production Models of Groupe PSA and Hyundai
Strong Partnership in India: Continental Belts Driving Agricultural Machinery from Mahindra
Heavy-duty V-belts for water pump, alternator and air compressor drives Continental annually ships around 500,000 locally produced belts for agricultural machinery to Mahindra, the world’s largest volume manufacturer of tractors Heavy-duty V-belts for tough tropical and subtropical climate zones Hannover, 7 October, 2019. Technology company Continental supplies heavy-duty V-belts ideally suited to the challenges of… Continue reading Strong Partnership in India: Continental Belts Driving Agricultural Machinery from Mahindra
Major Safety System Anniversary: 50 Years of Continental Anti-lock Brakes
In 1969, Continental presented an Anti-lock brake system (ABS) for the first time Continuing further development ever since – current systems have up to 50 additional functions ABS is the central safety system and is critical to the implementation of Vision Zero, crash-free driving Auburn Hills, Mich., October 2, 2019. Back in 1969, the automobile… Continue reading Major Safety System Anniversary: 50 Years of Continental Anti-lock Brakes