Share this content by: Press Release 2020-10-08 Continental launches world’s first mass-produced high-performance server for cars, complete with software High-performance computer connects electronics architecture in ID.3 e-model and enables over-the-air updates in the future Drum brakes with electromechanical parking brake function: smart solution for ID.3 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., October 8, 2020. Volkswagen is set to… Continue reading Start of the Electric Era: New VW ID.3 E-model Equipped with Continental Technologies
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Continental Wins Prestigious Tire Technology Award with Tire Concept for Electric Robotaxis
Prestigious Tire Technology Award goes to Continental for its innovative C.A.R.E. concept Tire concept for future electric mobility solutions opens a window on how the digitalization of tires can contribute to the environmentally compatible mobility of the future Jury praises Continental for its combination of innovation, IT and inspired engineering Hanover, October 2020. The jury… Continue reading Continental Wins Prestigious Tire Technology Award with Tire Concept for Electric Robotaxis
Vitesco Technologies Launches the World’s first Transmission Control System with Comprehensive Overmolding Technology
Lighter, more robust, more cost-effective – new process offers numerous advantages for automobile manufacturers Currently the flattest control unit with seven millimeters First serial production of innovative technology in several series of a German premium brand Regensburg, Nuremberg (Germany), Debrecen (Hungary). October 5, 2020. With a new, globally unique manufacturing process for a transmission control… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Launches the World’s first Transmission Control System with Comprehensive Overmolding Technology
Enhancing Competitiveness, Safeguarding Viability: Supervisory Board Approves Reorganization Plan
Closure of the tire plant in Aachen at the end of 2021 and of the location for automotive electronics in Karben by the end of 2024, structural adjustments for future prospects in Regensburg, and termination of the joint venture with Osram As things stand, the structural program contains no further comparable structural measures requiring Supervisory… Continue reading Enhancing Competitiveness, Safeguarding Viability: Supervisory Board Approves Reorganization Plan
Protection Against Coronavirus:
• Improved safety when traveling: A protective panel minimizes the spread of coronavirus while offering drivers and passengers improved safety when traveling • High-quality plastic film as a partition panel in passenger cars, ready for the market in just eight weeks Winchester, September 28, 2020. Technology company Continental is helping to improve the drivers and passenger’s safety… Continue reading Protection Against Coronavirus:
Continental and Osram plan to repatriate the joint venture for lighting systems
Continental and Osram react to the current difficult market situation The companies have equal shares in the joint venture Negotiations on repatriation to be concluded by the end of the year Continental and Osram plan to remain in a partnership in the automotive industry Orders placed and commitments entered into will be fulfilled Hanover, September… Continue reading Continental and Osram plan to repatriate the joint venture for lighting systems
Conti EcoRegional – New Truck Tire Line Cuts Mileage Costs and Reduces CO2 Emissions
Tires make tangible contribution to climate protection Innovative tread and new rubber compound for improved rolling resistance with maximum efficiency and mileage Now available in five core sizes for steering and drive axles, for regional transport and highway use Hanover, September 2020. Reduced fuel consumption and improved mileage are the special strengths of Continental’s new… Continue reading Conti EcoRegional – New Truck Tire Line Cuts Mileage Costs and Reduces CO2 Emissions
Green Power Station: Continental starts photovoltaic power generation in Zhangjiagang
Project phase I has a total photovoltaic capacity of 1.918 megawatts and is expected to generate 1.8 million kilowatt hours per year. Half of its electricity demand through solar power generation during production in the daytime. By implementing, Zhangjiagang plant has optimized its energy structure, thus laying a solid foundation for sustainable development in the… Continue reading Green Power Station: Continental starts photovoltaic power generation in Zhangjiagang
Continental to Expand Structural Program and Save More than One Billion Euros Per Year
Full amount of gross annual savings to be achieved by 2023 All central functions and business units to contribute at locations in Germany and abroad Overall, expanded structural program expected to affect approximately 30,000 jobs worldwide in the future, including about 13,000 in Germany Exploratory talks now entering a decisive phase CEO Dr. Elmar Degenhart:… Continue reading Continental to Expand Structural Program and Save More than One Billion Euros Per Year
Vitesco Technologies Supplies the Drive Control Unit for the Volkswagen ID.3 Electric Car
Regensburg company is the sole supplier of the drive control unit for Volkswagen’s MEB platform The central electric drive component is ready for volume manufacturing – allows software to be updated at any time Regensburg, August 12, 2020. Electric mobility is gaining momentum with a multitude of new models set to hit the road over… Continue reading Vitesco Technologies Supplies the Drive Control Unit for the Volkswagen ID.3 Electric Car