Continental has released a comprehensive white paper titled Electric Mobility for Commercial Vehicles, presenting a Europe-wide overview of electrification in trucks, buses and vans, with emphasis on tyre tech, battery advances and charging infrastructure.
The publication includes expert analysis, fleet operator feedback, and policy context—including a call by 150 companies urging the EU to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040.
The report opens with background on EU emission standards, toll-based incentives, subsidy schemes and battery performance metrics. It features contributions from ACEA, Germany’s Federal Environment Agency and battery specialist Designwerk, offering context for fleet operators and policymakers.
Continental spotlights rolling resistance as key to reducing CO₂ output and energy consumption. According to Martin Schmied (German Federal Environment Agency), battery‑electric trucks already outperform diesel and fuel‑cell counterparts in greenhouse‑gas terms and that advantage grows with renewable energy expansion. Continental’s fifth‑generation Conti Efficient Pro and Conti Eco tyre lines reportedly cut fuel use and boost mileage, lowering both emissions and costs.
Among these, the Conti Efficient Pro HS 5/HD 5 is highlighted as delivering a balanced mix of efficiency, safety and longevity tailored to electric fleet needs.
The white paper features voices from fleet operators. Hubert Schlager of Austria’s Schlager Transporte highlights the economic feasibility of electrification when tyres and digital tools align. Likewise, DFDS in Denmark confirms that emission‑free logistics are viable now through tyre selection and system readiness.
Technical chapters address battery developments, charging infrastructure roll‑out, and toll regulation impacts. Such context assists fleet managers in navigating total cost analyses and route planning.
Click here for the “Electric on the road – electric mobility for commercial vehicles” white paper.
Tagged with: electric mobility, commercial vehicle tyres, rolling resistance, EV fleet, decarbonisation, EU subsidies, charging infrastructure, Conti Efficient Pro, Conti Eco
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