Continental AG, established in 1871 and headquartered in Hanover, Germany, is a leading global supplier of automotive technologies, tire manufacturing, and industrial products. The company specializes in brake systems, powertrain and chassis components, vehicle electronics, instrumentation, infotainment solutions, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Continental is renowned for its innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance vehicle safety, efficiency, and connectivity. Operating in over 58 countries, Continental collaborates closely with automotive manufacturers and industrial partners to drive advancements in mobility and transportation.
Continental is expanding its Romanian site in Timisoara into a new dimension: The expansion of the plant is the third since its opening in 2006. After a construction time of less than a year the expanded mega factory was opened in November and will produce e.g. innovative User Experience solutions such as displays at the enlarged site.
Digitalized, electrified, automated vehicles: Continental’s innovation roadmap for brake systems demonstrates the evolution of brake controls to motion systems.
The success of Continental’s User Experience products continues: The technology company has won additional major orders worth more than €2 billion from global vehicle manufacturers for its pillar-to-pillar display and for OLED displays.
Safety in every situation: With the PremiumContact 7, Continental is delivering the seventh generation of the successful premium tire, following several years of development.
The Continental WinterContact TS 870 is the clear test winner in Auto Zeitung's 2022 winter tire test. "We are pleased that the Auto Zeitung has confirmed the previous test results this year and that, in addition, the development performance of our team has also been highlighted. We have once again succeeded in living up to our premium claim of safety in all seasons," says Andreas Schlenke, tire developer at Continental.
The IAA Transportation trade fair will see Continental present sustainable and functional surface solutions for the diverse requirements in the driver’s cab.
At the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, Continental showcases a range of highly innovative tire solutions aimed at improving the sustainability of passenger and goods transport over short and long distances.
VDO Link makes tachograph and vehicle data available remotely and in real time, thereby simplifying compliance tasks, especially for small fleets. The talking tachograph feature helps drivers comply with legal requirements. Sustainability, safe and fair transport, data-based services, connected vehicle: Continental presents comprehensive technology portfolio at IAA.
Continental selects bio-attributed PVC BIOVYN for its production of surface materials for the automotive industry. BIOVYN resins help Continental to reduce its carbon footprint. Certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials, BIOVYN delivers a reduction in carbon footprint of over 70%. The use of BIOVYN resins meets increasing customer demand for more sustainable raw materials.
The market for electrically powered commercial vehicles is picking up speed – Continental records substantial number of orders. Dynamic charging with energy supplied by pantographs is a very promising concept for avoiding CO2 emissions in heavy-duty transport. Sustainability, safe and fair transport, data-based services, connected vehicle: Continental presents comprehensive technology portfolio at IAA.