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Continental and Octiva to develop autonomous mobile robotic solutions for horticulture applications

New Partnership with Octiva established, a participation of Priva, market leader for horticulture process control Tedious and repetitive work in greenhouses will be a thing of the past: Autonomous Mobile Robot “Horticulture” will be available in the market from 2024 … Read the full press release

Continental et Octiva vont développer des solutions robotiques mobiles autonomes pour les applications horticoles

Nouveau partenariat avec Octiva établi, une participation de Priva, leader du marché du contrôle des processus horticoles Le travail fastidieux et répétitif dans les serres appartiendra au passé : le robot mobile autonome “Horticulture” sera disponible sur le marché à … Read the full press release

Continental to demonstrate an autonomous robot for logistics operations at LogiMAT 2022 in Stuttgart

In-house-developed autonomous transport vehicle optimizes material transport in production. Volume production planned for 2022 after completion of the trial phase Holistic product range for warehousing and port logistics: Continental presents its current tire portfolio, its digital solutions and its material … Read the full press release

Continental présentera un robot autonome pour les opérations logistiques au LogiMAT 2022 à Stuttgart

Le véhicule de transport autonome développé en interne optimise le transport des matériaux dans la production. Production en volume prévue pour 2022 après l’achèvement de la phase d’essai Gamme complète de produits pour l’entreposage et la logistique portuaire : Continental … Read the full press release

Continental dévoile pour la première fois les pneus AllSeasonContact avec une classe de résistance au roulement A, la meilleure note possible pour l’étiquette européenne des pneus

Solution de pneu toutes saisons idéale pour les véhicules électriques Variantes disponibles en cinq tailles populaires pour les véhicules avec tout type de système d’entraînement Une faible résistance au roulement garantit une consommation d’énergie réduite Homologations d’équipement d’origine pour VW … Read the full press release

Continental unveils AllSeasonContact tires for the first time with a rolling resistance class A rating, the best possible rating for the EU tire label

Ideal all-season tire solution for electric vehicles Variants available in five popular sizes for vehicles with any type of drive system Low rolling resistance ensures lower energy consumption Original equipment approvals for VW Transporter, Caddy and Jeep Renegade (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Continental nomme Anna Fischer au poste de responsable des relations avec les investisseurs

Anna Fischer reprendra le service des relations avec les investisseurs à compter du 1er avril 2022 Bernard Wang quitte l’entreprise pour convenance personnelle fin mars 2022 Katja Dürrfeld, directrice financière de Continental : « Bernard Wang a guidé la transformation … Read the full press release

Continental appoints Anna Fischer as new head of Investor Relations

Anna Fischer will be taking over the Investor Relations department effective April 1, 2022 Bernard Wang is leaving the company for personal reasons at the end of March 2022 Continental Chief Financial Officer Katja Dürrfeld: “Bernard Wang guided the transformation … Read the full press release

Continental dévoile un affichage tête haute pour les tramways visant à rendre le trafic intra-urbain plus sûr

L’affichage assure une meilleure vue d’ensemble et donc une plus grande sécurité dans les situations de circulation difficiles La technologie d’affichage tête haute déjà utilisée dans les voitures de production Le système d’avertissement de collision et l’assistance aux virages soulagent … Read the full press release

Continental unveils head-up display for trams aimed at making intra-urban traffic safer

Display ensures better overview and therefore greater safety in tricky traffic situations Head-up display technology already in use in production cars Collision warning system and cornering assistance also relieve strain for drivers (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 8-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental … Read the full press release

Continental Engineering Services et la startup Volterio, première solution de recharge entièrement automatique au monde, vont travailler au développement d’un robot de recharge intelligent pour véhicules électriques

La technologie innovante pour le chargement automatique est simple et pratique Premiers systèmes de robots de charge proches de la production prévus pour 2022 Chargement des robots initialement pour une utilisation dans les garages privés – plus tard également dans … Read the full press release

Das allererste batteriebetriebene Elektrofahrzeug (BEV) von Bentley wird bis 2025 als Teil einer Nachhaltigkeitsinvestition von 2,5 Mrd. £ erwartet

Große nachhaltige Investition in die britische Wirtschaft sichert Bentleys Zukunft im Werk Crewe Erste batteriebetriebene Elektrofahrzeuge (BEV) in drei Jahren fällig BEVs sind der Schlüssel zu Bentleys bahnbrechenden Beyond100-Plänen Die Strategie von Beyond100 definiert das Unternehmen als Benchmark-Hersteller von Luxusautomobilen … Read the full press release

Continental Engineering Services and startup Volterio, world’s first fully automatic charging solution, to work on the development of an intelligent charging robot for electric vehicles

Innovative technology for automatic charging is simple and convenient First near-production charging robot systems planned for 2022 Charging robots initially for use in private garages – later also in public areas (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 26-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: … Read the full press release

First-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) by Bentley expected by 2025 as part of £2.5 billion sustainability investment

Major sustainable investment in UK economy secures Bentley’s future at Crewe plant First Battery-powered Electric Vehicles (BEV) due in three years’ time BEVs key to Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100 plans Beyond100 strategy is redefining company as benchmark luxury automotive manufacturer New … Read the full press release

Numérisation des véhicules : les solutions intelligentes de Continental font partie du véhicule électrique BMW iX

L’ordinateur haute performance regroupe les fonctions dans le cockpit L’affichage tête haute fournit des informations de conduite intuitives Les émetteurs-récepteurs dotés de la technologie radio ultra large bande constituent un élément essentiel pour un accès sans clé au véhicule via … Read the full press release

Continental va accroître la visibilité de ses marques de pneus en les faisant inclure dans le catalogue TecDoc de TecAlliance

Continental inclus comme premier fabricant de pneus Le catalogue TecDoc augmente la visibilité sur le marché de la rechange indépendante Neuf marques d’entreprise disponibles (COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) HANOVRE, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR : CON), une multinationale allemande de fabrication … Read the full press release

Vehicle digitalization: smart solutions by Continental part of the BMW iX electric vehicle

High-performance computer bundles functions in the cockpit Head-Up-Display provides intuitive driving information Transceivers with ultra-wideband radio technology provide an essential building block for keyless access to the vehicle via smartphone Panorama glass roof with intelligent functions creates a unique feeling … Read the full press release

Continental to increase the visibility of its tire brands by having them included in the TecAlliance’s TecDoc Catalogue

Continental included as first tire manufacturer TecDoc Catalogue increases visibility in the independent aftermarket Nine company brands available (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 24-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company, has announced that its tire … Read the full press release

Das deutsche Navigationssoftware-Unternehmen HERE erwirbt von Migros und Empa entwickeltes Software-Tool für Flottenmanager

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) DÜBENDORF, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, das Schweizerische Forschungsinstitut für angewandte Materialwissenschaften und Technologie , gab bekannt, dass HERE, ein globales Navigationssoftwareunternehmen, das von Audi, BMW und Daimler gegründet wurde, ein gemeinsam vom größten Schweizer Einzelhandelsunternehmen Migros und der … Read the full press release

Kia equipará su automóvil totalmente eléctrico EV6 con neumáticos premium de Continental

Los neumáticos PremiumContact 6 y CrossContact RX equipados con la tecnología ContiSilent de Continental elegidos como equipo original para el Kia EV6 Amplia gama de neumáticos de repuesto adecuados para verano, invierno y para todas las estaciones también disponibles en … Read the full press release

German navigation software firm HERE acquires software tool for fleet managers developed by Migros and Empa

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that a software tool aimed at supporting fleet managers in transforming truck fleet to low-CO2 powertrains jointly developed by the … Read the full press release

Kia to equip its all-electric car EV6 with premium tires from Continental

PremiumContact 6 and CrossContact RX tires equipped with Continental’s ContiSilent technology chosen as original equipment for the Kia EV6 Wide range of suitable summer, winter and all-season replacement tires also available from tire dealers (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Continental to showcase solutions that transform and reinvent the definition of mobility at CES 2022 in Las Vegas

Continental will be showcasing innovative products and services from server-based vehicle architecture and automated driving capabilities to its sustainable tire concept For the first time at CES, Continental will present its award-winning Switchable Privacy Display aimed to help reduce driver … Read the full press release

UK startup Low Sulphur Fuels wins Continental’s 2nd Challenge for sustainable material solutions with its unique recycling solution for plastics, tires and rubber products

UK-based young enterprise Low Sulphur Fuels presented a unique process for recycling pre-sorted plastics as well as used tires and rubber products. Successful second cooperation with Innovation Network for Advanced Materials (INAM). Continental aims to cooperate with challenge winner to … Read the full press release

Automotive aftermarket: Continental adds air spring dampers and compressors as original parts to its aftermarket portfolio

Air suspension system repair with new parts now possible Continental drives its portfolio expansion for the aftermarket with new products for VW and Audi models (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT, 12-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive parts … Read the full press release

Continental 150 Years: Continental celebrates its rich heritage in manufacturing agricultural tyres

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 11-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company, has announced it celebrates 150 years of tyre manufacturing and the company is looking into its rich heritage that included the first pneumatic … Read the full press release

Continental’s strong position in the segment of tires for all-electric vehicles has been underscored by Porsche Taycan approval

Porsche Taycan available with Continental summer, winter and all-season tires Original equipment approvals for PremiumContact 6, WinterContact TS 860 S and ProContact RX tires Continental Supplies Tires for Six of the Ten Most Successful Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Continental voted best workshop brand by “PROFI Werkstatt” magazine readers

Readers of PROFI Werkstatt magazine value Continental as a reliable partner and vote the company no. 1. Customers provide vote of confidence when it comes to tire quality, reliable service concepts and broad consulting expertise Thank-you video acknowledges the show … Read the full press release

Continental: ATE Ceramic brake winner of the brake test of ADAC, Germany’s largest automobile club

ATE Ceramic ranks highest in a comparison with five other brake systems Outstanding safety and durability: top score for wear resistance, second-best rating for braking distance (PRESS RELEASE) SCHWALBACH, Germany, 16-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental (ETR: CON), a German multinational … Read the full press release

Fadie Al-Masri to succeed Desmond A. Collins as head of Continental’s Brussels Political Office

Fadie Al-Masri to head Brussels political office from August 1, 2021 Desmond A. Collins to retire on July 31, 2021 The political office represents Continental’s interests in its dialog with EU offices, regulatory authorities, government agencies and associations Dr. Felix … Read the full press release

Continental / infas study on the trends and developments in the transport industry

Transport companies fear falling behind in digitalization Critical attitude to automated driving persists The future of the transport sector: environmental protection gaining momentum Still the biggest challenges: cost pressure and driver shortages (PRESS RELEASE) SCHWALBACK, Germany, 23-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

Continental to exhibit at the world’s largest trade show for the printing and print media industry Drupa 2021

70 years trade show participation at Drupa Printing technology as a digital tradeshow experience: multimedia features, chatrooms, product highlights Environmentally friendly and sustainable product development thanks to fewer solvents Trendsetting: expert insight into the world of functional printing by Dr. … Read the full press release

Continental to present the sixth generation of long-range radar and surround radar at Auto Shanghai 2021

The sixth generation has been created as a modular system: with less complexity allowing for potential expenditure and cost savings while simultaneously increasing performance. Improved object detection thanks to higher resolution, range, availability and responsivity. Surround Radar specially designed for … Read the full press release

Autonomous driving: Continental acquires minority stake in AI chip start-up Recogni

Need for high-performance processors is growing, with increasing requirements for networked, automated and autonomous driving Production rollout of new chip architecture for faster object recognition expected as soon as 2026  New processor design could complement the opportunities offered by the … Read the full press release

Continental’s High-Performance Computer, Cooperation Portal and Natural 3D Lightfield Centerstack recognized by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers at the 2020 CLEPA Awards

Body High-Performance Computer (HPC) and Continental Cooperation Portal were awarded as “Winner” in the CLEPA “Cooperation” category The HPC based architecture replaces conventional, distributed control unit architectures in vehicles Continental Cooperation Portal simplifies software integration from various parties and increases … Read the full press release

VDO product brand becomes Continental in the passenger car aftermarket

Website, catalog, packaging, workshop concepts – brand identity is being completely redesigned In this way, Continental is underscoring its original equipment competence The brand change only affects car spare parts and service equipment VDO will remain the brand for tachographs … Read the full press release

Continental appoints Frank Petznick as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems business unit head

The former head, Karl Haupt, will leave Continental after more than 36 years on July 31, 2020 Frank Petznick takes over the management of the business unit from August 1, 2020 Member of the Executive Board Frank Jourdan: “Frank Petznick … Read the full press release

Continental Tires to consolidate all of its sustainability activities and projects into newly created department

ContiLifeCycle plant in Hanover sets new standards in the field of tire recycling Continental to cease importing natural rubber exclusively from the tropics (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 19-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company Continental AG has announced … Read the full press release

Continental successfully placed two bonds with a total volume of €1.5 billion to further strengthen its overall liquidity

Two bonds with a total volume of €1.5 billion successfully placed on the capital market as part of a dual-tranche issue Interest rates are 2.125 and 2.5 percent, terms are 3.5 and 6.25 years; both issues were significantly oversubscribed Bonds … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies to develop hybrid and electric powertrain technologies in its new R&D center in China

The new R&D center which will be built in Tianjin is scheduled for completion in 2021. The facility extends the research and development capacity for zero emission propulsion technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. (PRESS RELEASE) TIANJIN, China / REGENSBURG, Germany, … Read the full press release