Safer, smarter, sustainable: tires can make all the difference. Vehicle fleets are a large generator of CO2 in a company. And Continental is helping transport companies and fleet operators to get their vehicles fit for the future. The focus will be on criteria such as fleet efficiency, Conti 360° Fleet Solutions, and retreading. Topics that will be addressed in the show truck during the #ContiEuropeanRoadshow and can be discussed with Continental’s experts.

The aim is to make fleets more sustainable, more efficient, and more digital. To this end, we have brought out a range of solutions and technologies that conserve resources and improve the carbon footprint of vehicles. The focus here is on four strategic areas: climate protection, clean mobility, circular economy, and sustainable supply chains.

Gaining a competitive edge through sustainability

“Efficiency awareness and sustainability have long since become vital competitive factors for transport companies too,” says Ralf Benack, Head of 360° Solutions at Continental. “Consequently, low-rolling-resistance tires already form part of the basic specification in many fleets. These days, though, we are looking for more – namely, sustainability throughout a tire’s life cycle. “

Ralf Benack, Head of 360° Solutions at Continental. Photo: Continental.

Continental, sustainability begins back at the material sourcing phase, extends through its manufacturing processes, and continues in the form of long-lasting, energy-efficient tires. It concludes with tire retreading and the company’s efforts to make increased use in production of raw materials obtained from the recycling of old tires. The framework for this is provided by the Conti360° Solutions overall tire management package – i.e., selection of the right tire, permanent monitoring of tire data and a system to feed worn tires back into the ContiLifeCycle program, allowing tires to enjoy a second and even third life.

Smart solutions

Alongside ContiFitmentService, which helps customers make the right choice of tire for the application at hand, another key element of the fleet solutions from Continental is digital tire monitoring with ContiConnect, featuring various modules that can be selected by the customer to suit their individual requirements. Using sensors inside the tires, ContiConnect enables fleet managers to access real-time tire data, such as pressure and temperature, for the entire fleet. Tire damage is quickly detected, preventing punctures. The tires can be constantly kept at the optimum pressure, which lowers fuel consumption. Fleets reap the benefits of longer tire service life at the same time as minimizing real-life total costs for the vehicles. Continental makes it possible to take another step towards predictive maintenance with ContiConnect 2.0 and its next-generation sensors, which provide even more tire data.

Greener with retreading

Once the tread of premium tires has worn down, another Conti360° Solutions module for fleets can swing into action: the ContiLifeCycle retreading concept. “With our ContiCasingManagement program, tire casings can be returned to us to be given a new lease of life with our ContiRe and ContiTread premium retreading solutions,” explains Ralf Benack. Management of the casings is carried out via the ContiCasingAccount online portal.

Retreads for the range

With the updated ContiRe EcoPlus HT3 385/65 R22.5, Continental is offering a retreaded tire model for the EMEA region whose properties in terms of mileage and rolling resistance are virtually the same as those of a new tire. The ContiRe EcoPlus HT3 boasts low rolling resistance, resulting in excellent fuel efficiency. “We have introduced the Conti EcoPlus Generation 3 to offer fleets improved fuel efficiency in long-distance operations,” concludes Benack.

Vision 2030

“Sustainability, climate protection and carbon footprints have been key issues for the transport industry for many years now. We are seeking to help fleets precisely tackle these challenges with our solutions and support them on the road towards sustainable fleet management. This is also why our unerring focus on sustainability has been enshrined in our ‘Vision 2030’ strategic program,” remarks Benack.

In total, there are five topical worlds to discover in and around our show truck: LODC, van tires, Gen 5 tires, digital solutions, and sustainability. Here on our blog, you can get a first impression, but a visit to our show truck will bring you much closer to the topics – so feel free to stop by at one of our next stops!