New Continental Report Highlights Tyre Innovations and Policy Drivers for Zero-Emission Road Freight

Electrification of trucks, buses, and vans in Europe: Continental has published a compendium in its new “Electromobility for Commercial Vehicles” white paper.

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s new 38-page white paper, “Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles,” released on June 19, 2025, offers a thorough survey of electrification trends for trucks, buses, and vans in Europe. It begins with background on EU emissions standards, toll schemes, fleet electrification rates, subsidy frameworks, and battery innovations, featuring input from ACEA, the German Federal Environment Agency, and Designwerk. A collective appeal from 150 companies urges a 90 percent reduction in EU greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040. The report emphasises the pivotal role of advanced tyres—specifically the fifth-generation Conti Efficient Pro and Conti Eco lines—in cutting rolling resistance, extending service life, and reducing CO₂ output. It then presents Continental’s latest tyre solutions for electric fleets, such as the Conti Efficient Pro HS 5/HD 5, and showcases practical implementation stories from Schlager Transporte Logistik and DFDS, illustrating how tyre choice and digital tools underpin successful, emission-free logistics.

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 19-Jun-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental has released its comprehensive white paper, “Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles,” presenting an in-depth examination of the electrification landscape for trucks, buses, and vans across Europe. Spanning 38 pages, the report brings together technical analyses, expert interviews, infographics, and real-world case studies to map out the current state and future direction of climate-neutral road transport.

The document opens with an overview of European Union emissions regulations, toll-based incentives, fleet electrification targets, subsidy programmes, and advances in battery technology. Contributions from ACEA, the German Federal Environment Agency, and battery developer Designwerk set the stage for a holistic understanding of market drivers and policy frameworks. An accompanying open letter—signed by 150 companies and addressed to the European Commission—urges a minimum 90 percent cut in EU greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040 to bolster resilience, energy security, and competitiveness.

A central theme of the white paper is the crucial role that modern tire technology plays in lowering rolling resistance, extending mileage, and cutting CO₂ output. “Battery-electric trucks already deliver significant climate benefits compared to diesel or fuel-cell alternatives,” says Martin Schmied, head of the Environmental Planning and Sustainability Strategies Division at the German Federal Environment Agency. “As renewable power grows, that advantage will only increase.” Continental’s latest Conti Efficient Pro and Conti Eco tyre lines—now in their fifth generation—demonstrate measurable fuel-consumption reductions for commercial fleets, translating into both emissions savings and operating-cost benefits, notes Hinnerk Kaiser, Head of Product Development EMEA at Continental.

Information and practical value: Continental’s new white paper provides 38 pages of technical articles, interviews, infographics, and experience reports from transport companies.

The report then delves into Continental’s commercial-vehicle tyre portfolio, highlighting innovations such as the Conti Efficient Pro HS 5/HD 5—engineered to meet the exacting needs of electric-mobility fleets by combining low rolling resistance with enhanced safety and lifespan. Subsequent chapters feature voices from the industry: Hubert Schlager of Schlager Transporte Logistik in Austria attests to the economic viability of electric trucks when paired with the right tyres and digital tools, while DFDS’s Niklas Anderson explains how Denmark’s leading ferry and logistics company has already demonstrated emission-free freight transport in practice.

By uniting policy insights, technological strategies, and user perspectives, Continental’s white paper underscores the multifaceted journey toward decarbonising road freight. It is now available for download to support fleet operators, journalists, policymakers, and the public in navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities of electrified commercial transport.

Media contact:

Annette Rojas
Spokesperson commercial vehicle tires
Public Relations, Media and Communication
Replacement Tires EMEA
Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH
+49 160 9083 7745
annette.rojas@conti.de

SOURCE: Continental AG