At the IAA MOBILITY in Munich, Continental will be presenting its unique portfolio of software-based and sustainable mobility solutions.
"From the road to the cloud: our technology portfolio ranges from premium tires to software solutions, putting us in a unique market position," said CEO Nikolai Setzer and added: "Today, four out of every five new cars worldwide are already fitted with hardware and software solutions from Continental.
High-performance vehicle computer
A new addition to Continental's extensive HPC portfolio is the Smart Cockpit HPC, a preconfigured system combining the instrument cluster, infotainment and advanced driver assistance systems. (Demonstration vehicle in hall B2/booth A12)
Virtual development with Amazon Web Services
The solution is the new virtual Electronic Control Unit (vECU) Creator based on Continental Automotive Edge (CAEdge). The virtual simulation of digital functions enables engineers to improve ECUs quickly and continuously. Automotive software developers are already able to use the vECU Creator to decouple hardware and software decision-making, while the virtual simulation of digital functions enables engineers to improve microcontroller-based ECUs quickly and continuously.
Toward an autonomous future
Continental has teamed up with strategic partner and US semiconductor specialist Ambarella. Both technology companies are jointly developing integrated full-stack systems for assisted and automated driving. These scalable multisensory systems operate using AI, including a full software stack comprising modules from both companies, and particularly powerful, energy-efficient AI systems on chip from Ambarella, as well as high-resolution cameras, radar and lidar sensors and associated control units from Continental.
Protection for vulnerable road users
Continental will present a compact, easy-to-integrate system solution for dynamic near-field projections based on micro-LED technology. This system will be able to signal when a vehicle changes direction, for example, by projecting dynamic warnings or vehicle dimensions in the vehicle's immediate surroundings with micro-LEDs.
Safe and sustainable brake systems
Continental will present its roadmap for future brake systems that increase safety and sustainability in equal measure.
One example is a semi-dry brake system, which uses "dry" electromechanical brakes on the rear axle that do not require brake fluid. The advantage for automotive manufacturers is that there is no need to fill and bleed the brake system during production.
SPACE D design concept for wellness in the vehicle
Continental will offer a glimpse into the interior space of autonomous mobility with its SPACE D design concept.
Also on show will be the surface materials Benova Eco Protect, which is certified with the PETA label for vegan products, Acella, which is especially sustainable thanks to its bio-based raw materials and recycled content.
Enhanced sustainability on the road thanks to Continental tires
The new UltraContact NXT shows how quickly sustainable products at Continental are going into production and onto the road. Comprising up to 65 per cent renewable, recycled and mass balance-certified materials, the UltraContact NXT combines a high share of sustainable materials with maximum safety. 19 sizes in total will be available at tire dealers all over Europe.
