Wouldn’t you have guessed how much high-tech is behind our tires and our services? Over the past year, we have repeatedly shown at our #ContiEuropeanRoadshow and here on the blog how Continental is helping customers move forward with innovation, efficiency and sustainability. You missed something? No problem! Because now we’re taking another look at the highlights of the past 12 months.

Support programs for electric commercial vehicles are intended to make it easier for fleet operators to switch to emission-free vehicles. We tell what support you can expect in the pioneering countries of Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Belgium.

Whether diesel, electric or hydrogen drive: everyone benefits from the digital truck key. With Continental’s solution, you can manage your fleet´s keys easily, securely and flexibly. Here we give you an overview.

In February, we presented a real revolution for fleet management: the Verified Inspection App from Continental. With its NFC technology, it stands for more security and efficiency.

Short days, long nights. February was also exactly the right time to bring light into darkness – on the road and in the yard. Okay, truckers are used to poor visibility. But with NightViu from Continental, you´ll be safe on the road even in the dark.

NightViu Brings Light to the Road and the Yard. Photo: Continental

Opportunities and risks

The transport industry is changing rapidly and presents fleet operators with challenges, but also offers opportunities. We have outlined these opportunities in our article on the future of mobility. We have summarized the trends for fleet operators here.

April Fool’s Day – and yet anything but a joke: curtain up for the Conti Eco Gen 5! With the fifth generation of the Conti Eco tire line, Continental offers an all-round optimized solution for regional and long-distance freight transport.

Raise the curtain: The new Conti Eco Gen 5 tire line! Photo: Continental

Paths to more sustainability

In the merry month, we then focused on green routes for trucks and buses. A solution for the industry as the EU tightens its climate targets for trucks and buses and the car industry pushes for alternative fuels? Make up your own opinion!

Want to know how you can reduce your ecological footprint right now? Continental can help you! With solutions that reduce the CO₂ emissions of your fleet and increase its sustainability. It goes without saying that tires and sustainable materials also play an important role in this.

In July, we showed how easy tire service can be for your fleet in the digital age and introduced you to the Continental TireTech app. It helps fleets to make optimum use of tires, reduce costs and protect the environment.

With the help of pictures you can make an exact tire diagnosis. Photo: Continental

Green light for the mobility revolution?

And once again it’s all about the mobility transition: The switch to electric commercial vehicles could actually happen much faster. Continental is already leading the way by developing special tires and telematics solutions that improve the efficiency and range of electric trucks.

Speaking of efficiency: the Conticonnect Lite smartphone app is a simple solution for greater safety. It bridges the gap between tire sensors and tire management. It ensures that you are always informed about the air pressure and temperature of your tires.

The CasingManager app from Continental digitizes carcass management and makes data collection easier for dealers. What’s in it for you? The solution supports the circular economy and helps to save valuable resources. And ultimately everyone benefits from this.

While the days were getting shorter and the trees more bare, we ushered in a new era for city fleets with the Conti Urban HA 5. The city bus tire not only impresses with its environmental friendliness, but also reduces your operating costs. This also applies to Continental’s improved LODC tool, which helps fleet customers to select efficient and sustainable tires.

Tailored to the needs of the replacement business: Continental has further expanded the proven simulation tool LODC.
Photo: Continental

Despite all good intentions: The charging infrastructure for e-trucks in Europe is still immature and varies greatly from country to country. This topic was on our minds in November. However, an improvement is soon in sight!

What solutions do you use to increase the efficiency of your fleet and improve its sustainability? We are looking forward to your suggestions!