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Giving Engines a Break: Continental’s “48-Volt Eco Drive” Technology Significantly Reduces Fuel Consumption

The system will go into production with European car manufacturers from 2016 Global market share of 48-volt vehicles is to grow to more than 10 percent by 2025  The 48-volt hybrid system can be easily integrated into conventional vehicles To reduce fuel consumption and emissions even further, Continental has bridged the gap between the reasonably priced 12-volt start-stop systems and[Read More…]

by November 12, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Continental celebrates the opening ceremony of its Tires Technology Center in Púchov, Slovakia

Continental celebrates the opening ceremony of its Tires Technology Center in Púchov, Slovakia

Investments in the new Technology Center in Púchov amount to EUR 7.5 million The number of research and development employees in Púchov will increase by about 15% until 2016   The international tire manufacturer, automotive supplier, and industrial partner Continental, expands its research and development capacity within the Division Tires at its location in Púchov, Slovakia. The official opening ceremony[Read More…]

Bernd Mahr Becomes Head of Continental’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle Business Unit

Bernd Mahr Becomes Head of Continental’s Hybrid Electric Vehicle Business Unit

At international automotive supplier Continental, Bernd Mahr (Dr.-Ing) took over as Executive Vice President of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Business Unit based in Nuremberg, Germany, effective from November 1, 2014. The Business Unit, which is part of the Powertrain Division, develops and produces power electronics and electric motors for hybrid and electric vehicles. Up to now, the unit has been[Read More…]

Continental wants to provide Safe and Intelligent Mobility for everyone, no matter where they live and work: Matthias Matic

Continental wants to provide Safe and Intelligent Mobility for everyone, no matter where they live and work: Matthias Matic

Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Continental, has recently relocated its hydraulic brake systems plant to a new production facility in Gurgaon. The plant’s new 7000 square metre production facility is capable of producing around 1.5 million calipers, boosters and drum brakes, to cater to increasing demand from OEMs. Matthias Matic, Global Head of Hydraulic Brake[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Upfront
Trailer Innovation Prize 2015 Awarded to Continental

Trailer Innovation Prize 2015 Awarded to Continental

Conti EcoPlus HT3 receives an award in the environment category Premium trailer tires for commercial vehicles with fuel efficiency label “A” Considerable fuel savings lead to significant reduction of environmental impact  Continental achieves second place in the environment category of the “Trailer Innovation” awards at IAA, for its new trailer tire Conti EcoPlus HT3. The international industry award was awarded[Read More…]

Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental Unveils Smartphone Integration for all Vehicle Classes

Continental, the German automotive giant, recently unveiled its smartphone integration system for all Vehicle Classes. The multifunctional smartphone terminal (MFST) offers vehicle manufacturers the foundation for car drivers to use the smartphone functions easily, conveniently and safely in their vehicle. The new terminal is to go into production in 2015. The main idea behind the product is not just to[Read More…]

Continental presents first test tires made from dandelion-rubber Taraxagum

Continental presents first test tires made from dandelion-rubber Taraxagum

The international tire manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental has reached an important milestone in its research project for the industrialization of dandelion rubber in tire production. During the International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Continental presented the first test tires made from the innovative material that the company is calling Taraxagum, derived from the botanical name for dandelion[Read More…]

Continental combines key strengths in Silicon Valley for pioneering work on networked transportation

Continental combines key strengths in Silicon Valley for pioneering work on networked transportation

Enhancement of team of automotive and IT experts to pave the way for the future of transportation Continental plans to accelerate growth in the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and connected vehicles Interior Division forms new business unit headquartered in Silicon Valley, USA Seval Oz to head Continental Intelligent Transportation Systems, LLC Continental, a leading international automotive supplier and[Read More…]

Continental Automotive Brake Systems’ new plant takes it to global standards

Continental Automotive Brake Systems’ new plant takes it to global standards

Text: J Srikant   With the aim of servicing both local and international clients better, Continental Automotive Brake Systems (India) Private Limited, a subsidiary of the international automotive supplier Continental, recently moved its Hydraulic Brake Systems (HBS) manufacturing to a new plant in Gurgaon. The fullfledged plant also has an R&D centre, making it an end-to-end solution for Continental. Spread across an area of 7,000 sq m, the new plant has an[Read More…]

Continental to become provider of Exhaust-Gas-Treatment System: Emitec integrated into Powertrain Division

Continental to become provider of Exhaust-Gas-Treatment System: Emitec integrated into Powertrain Division

Continental acquires 100% ownership of joint venture Emitec and Powertrain Business Unit Fuel Supply will form the new Fuel & Exhaust Management Business Unit Operational structures to remain unchanged; Emitec brand name to continue The international automotive supplier Continental has acquired 100% ownership of the exhaust technologies specialist Emitec. Until now, it was a 50/50 joint venture with Continental and[Read More…]