● Showcases newly launched Cross Contact H/T for passenger vehicles
● Showcases Conti360 Digital Solutions for commercial vehicles.
● Conti UltraContact NXT has a share of up to 65 percent renewable, recycled, and
ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials.
● Showcases truly innovative ContiSeal with a sticky, viscous sealant layer that fixes
tread damage up to 5 mm in diameter and traps the air inside, keeping the tyre
inflated and your car mobile. ● Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 is another significant initiative and milestone in
recognizing India’s growing role as a global hub for mobility manufacturers and
technology solutions providers around the world.
05 February 2024, New Delhi: Continental Tires, one of the leading manufacturers of premium
tires globally, held an exhibition of its latest tire technology and mobility solutions with a focus on
safety, sustainability, and high performance at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 in Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi. The event witnessed various domestic and international stakeholders from the auto
sector including customers, suppliers and distributors, businesses (B2B and B2C), investors,
and other industry experts.
Continental Tires showcased a mix of products – imported and the ones manufactured in
India allowing visitors to know about the brand’s continuous commitment to providing
customers with a valuable experience and comprehensive mobility solutions.
On this occasion, Mr. Samir Gupta, MD Continental Tires and Head of Central Region BA RE
APAC said “The grand exhibit at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 recognizes the fact that India is
emerging as one of the largest vehicle manufacturing markets, the expo serves as a focal point
where potential investors converge, bolstering India’s position as the preferred destination for
new manufacturers. Additionally, Continental Tires is keen to play an active role and contribute
to this transforming Indian market which is becoming more organized. The brand also is working
towards aligning itself with the government’s goals of ensuring maximum road safety and
sustainability by providing high-performance tires and Conti360 Digital Solutions that continue to
add to valuable customer experience.”
Among the highlights of Continental Tires’ showcase at the expo were:
1. Conti UltraContact NXT – With up to 65 percent renewable, recycled and mass balance
certified materials, it combines a remarkably high share of sustainable materials with
maximum safety and performance. Continental is the first manufacturer to launch a tire
with both a high share of sustainable materials and maximum EU tire-label performance
in volume production. All 19 sizes available will carry the highest possible rating (“A”) of
the EU tire label in rolling resistance, wet braking, and exterior noise. Currently, the
UltraContact NXT will be available for tire dealers in Europe. Continental has developed
a more energy-efficient and eco-friendly alternative that allows it to recycle between nine
and fifteen plastic bottles for each tire, depending on the tire size. Continental is aiming
for fully circular operations in its tire production by 2050 at the latest.
2. Premium Contact 6 Sealant – ContiSeal is a truly innovative and ingenious tire
technology that immediately seals punctures. ContiSeal offers a simple solution to a
seemingly small challenge that can create big problems. For instance, if a wheel is
ruptured from a nail prick, the ContiSeal automatically seals the puncture from within
trapping the air inside while keeping the tyre inflated and your car mobile. A sticky,
viscous sealant layer fixes tread damage up to 5 mm in diameter. It works instantly, even
if the puncturing object becomes dislodged. The technology has no impact on the driving
experience or the handling of your car under normal circumstances.
3. Hybrid CHD2+ UM – The Hybrid CHD2+ is meticulously designed to provide higher tread
mileage and Better Endurance improvement with a cooler running base. The tire ensures
better performance in hybrid applications alongside greater mileage to provide a smooth
and safe driving experience in diverse road conditions. The tire is suited for E-commerce
and Express Cargo vehicles.
4. Hybrid CHS2+UM – The Hybrid CHS2+ incorporates optimal construction for durable
performance in hybrid applications. The pinnacle of innovation in the automotive
industry, integrating advanced materials, engineering precision, and performance-
enhancing features the Conti Hybrid CHS2+ provides a higher tread mileage. It is
suitable for express cargo vehicles ensuring good casing at the end of life.
5. CrossContact H/T – The Cross Contact H/T (H/T = Highway/Terrain), launched in India in
2023, tyre is developed with a particularly robust and durable design, tailored to the
market’s needs of driving on- and off-road (80% on and 20% off-road). The Multi-purpose
tread offers significantly high mileage, comfort, and safety. Crafted with precision at the
Modipuram plant, the Cross Contact H/T is tailor-made for Indian roads. its versatile
range caters to various rim sizes, from 15 inches to 18 inches in diameter, ensuring the
perfect fit for all passenger vehicles. The new CrossContact H/T is designed with a multi-
purpose tread pattern to handle the daily challenges of a passenger car, crossover, and
SUV tire just as well as a product developed for use on asphalt. It is an easy-to-use
visual indicator that informs the driver’s need to check the vehicle wheel alignment for
optimized tread life. Thereby, giving an extra measure of confidence and convenience.
6. ContiCoach CCA3 – The ContiCoach CCA3 with its revolutionary tyres technology
provides greater tread width for higher mileage and its further enhanced wet braking
performance ensures safety. Its wider tread ribs and high-density interlocking sipes
ensure excellent cornering stability while the high-value casing provides better
retreadibility.
Conti360 Digital Solutions: Continental also showcased its new range of Intelligent Tires – a
part of Conti360 Digital Solutions. These Digital Solutions are an end-to-end completely
automated offering with sensors that enable 24×7 monitoring of tyres on the road where
customers can monitor the fleet remotely and in real-time. The data helps improve tyre status
visibility, increasing vehicle road safety and reducing tyre-related maintenance costs.
Continental’s I-tyres are equipped with sensors developed by Continental’s automotive arm and
are designed for tubeless tyres to enhance safety on Indian roads. Some of its benefits include:
● Increasing tyre mileage
● Optimized the fuel consumption in the fleet
● Sensors monitor the tyre performance on roads and send alerts in case of punctures or
loss of air pressure
● Once the vehicle comes back to the yard, the yard reader station collects data from
sensors and transmits this data to the fleet team/fleet owner
● ContiConnect can also be integrated with GPS which allows monitoring fleet tyre
performance and receiving alerts. As a result ContiConnect helps the end consumer
with
○ Reduced fuel spend
○ Increased tyre mileage
○ Increase vehicle safety
Continental Tires prioritizes safety through cutting-edge technology, robust design, and
rigorous testing for unparalleled road security. Continental Tires has been using technology to
develop innovative, durable, and secure products for the road transport industry.
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of
people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and
affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic, and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated
preliminary sales of €39.4 billion and employs more than 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets. On
October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.
The Tires group sector has 24 production and development locations worldwide. Continental is one of the
leading tyre manufacturers with more than 57,000 employees and posted preliminary sales of €14 billion
in 2022 in this group sector. Continental ranks among the technology leaders in tyre production and offers
a broad product range for passenger cars, commercial and special-purpose vehicles as well as two-
wheelers. Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost-effective, and ecologically efficient
mobility through continuous investment in research and development. The portfolio of the tyre business
includes services for the tyre trade and fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for
tyres.
● Showcases newly launched Cross Contact H/T for passenger vehicles
● Bharat Mobility Expo 2024 is another significant initiative and milestone in
Author: Aditya Sharma
