Eight things you might not know about electric mobility and Continental

Electric mobility is inspiring more and more people and experiencing a global breakthrough. And when it comes to electrification, Continental is in the fast lane. This applies to novel drive systems and beyond, with its product spectrum extending from innovative tires to high-performance computers and interactive displays for the connected cockpit to intelligent brake systems and a practical robot for charging at home. An overview of Continental’s e-portfolio:

High-performance computers from Continental as the central nervous system
Sustainable tires for electric mobility
Sophisticated technologies extend range and battery life
Like sitting in a living room – an innovative user experience for vehicle occupants
A sustainable interior thanks to innovative surfaces
Electric cars require innovative brake systems
Automated driving functions for electric mobility
Strong partnerships for electric mobility

Emission-free vehicles are the future of mobility. Their potential goes far beyond innovative drivetrain concepts. Mobility with sustainable carbon-neutrality is only possible with comprehensive connectivity and safety. An essential role in this is played by groundbreaking technologies from Continental.

Continental is working continuously on the transition to emission-free mobility. Around 42,000 engineers in the Automotive, Tires and ContiTech group sectors worldwide are currently developing market-ready products, services and technologies that offer the ultimate user experience and comfort in electric cars offering greater range, safety and efficiency as well as connectivity, automation and interaction. An outstanding example of this is the Volkswagen ID. model family, which features more than a dozen components and systems from Continental – from software and central computer architecture to optimized tires and complex thermal management. Many other renowned manufacturers also purchase tailor-made products for their electric vehicle models from Continental. All 10 of the world’s highest-volume manufacturers of electric vehicles trust in Continental technology, including Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, BYD and Ford. This success is also reflected in Continental’s business figures: in 2021, it generated sales of around €1 billion from mobility and industrial solutions for electric mobility. Together with numerous partners, Continental has also continuously expanded its e-portfolio with marketable innovations for climate-friendly mobility.