Continental presents CARE at Frankfurt Motor Show

Frankfurt, Germany – Continental Corp. has presented Conti CARE (connected, autonomous, reliable and electrified) concept technology system for the management of tires in electric and autonomous fleets.

In combination with the web-based ContiConnect Live application, Conti CARE optimises costs through monitoring tire wear and adjusting the tire pressure on the go, according to an 11 Sept statement by Conti.

Unveiled during the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), the system features sensors that are built into the structure of the tire.

The sensors generate and continuously evaluate data concerning tread depth, possible damage, tire temperature and tire pressure.

The ContiSense monitoring system transmits information on the condition of the tires to ContiConnect Live, making mobility management for fleet operators more efficient.

In addition, the tire pressure is ‘actively adjusted’ using "centrifugal pumps" built into the wheel.

As the vehicle accelerates, the centrifugal forces within the wheel act on the pump to generate compressed air.

The technology – dubbed PressureProof – keeps the tire pressure constantly within the ideal range and helps achieve a sustainable drop in CO2 emissions, Conti said in an 11 Sept statement.

Any excess compressed air is stored in an integrated tank. PressureBoost technology then uses this air to adapt the tire pressures to various driving situations.

Another technology on display is the SilentWheel concept, in which Continental presents a “modified wheel rim” that reduces the vibrations generated while driving and delivers ride quality.