by Stefan Kohl | Jul 12, 2023 | Topstory, Trends & Technology
Diesels are still humming on our roads: In 2022, 1,656 fully electric trucks were registered in the EU – out of just under 284,000 new registrations, a share of just half a percent. Again, half of these new e-vehicles are on the road in Germany – as part...
by Kerstin Schmidtfrerick | Jul 7, 2023 | Allgemein, Trends & Technology
World record! On the Contidrom, Continental’s test track, trucker Hans “Housi” Frei has set the range record for electric trucks: 1,099 kilometers on one charge! Also on the team: an e-truck from Designwerk’s sub brand Futuricum with...
by Ronny Nittmann | Jul 7, 2023 | On the Road, Topstory
Hello everyone and nice that you (again) stop by our blog. I’ve been back in Germany for a few days now and one thing is clear: it’s definitely not going to be boring! What surprises were waiting for me here and how plans had to be changed significantly, I...
by Annette Rojas | Jul 5, 2023 | Insights, Topstory
The countdown is on – from the July 13 to July 16, the #ContiEuropeanRoadshow will be making a stop in Germany. Our driver Ronny is heading to the Nürburgring with our black-yellow show truck! On the third weekend in July, the legendary race track in the Eifel region...
by Stefan Kohl | Jul 4, 2023 | Facts & Fun, Topstory
Professional drivers have to pay attention to their break times, and not just for legal reasons. There are many ways to relax on German autobahns – from Feng Shui rest stops to art rest stops and wellness for the feet. You can find out all about this in this...