Continental develops technologies that favor rolling resistance

Among the technologies in tires that favor up to 30% rolling resistance and fuel savings are Ecoplus+Technology, silica compound or bionic contour.

According to studies by Continental, a mobility-oriented technology company, 16% of the total fuel consumption is caused by rolling resistance and an improvement of a 10% of said resistance translates into a 1.5% lower fuel consumption, so with their technological developments and product range they have reduced the rolling resistance in a 30%.

In a statement, the company points out that if the tire pressure is insufficient, it causes instability in the vehicle, vibrations and generates higher fuel consumption and poor performance of the tires due to accelerated wear on the shoulders of the tread. Therefore, the importance of adequate pressure is emphasized, which is indicated by each vehicle manufacturer.

Also, that the convergence and/or divergence of the tires generates a drag, instability when driving, higher fuel consumption and premature and irregular wear on the tires, for which it is recommended to carry out periodic alignment checks on the vehicles.

Continental refers in the statement that it has developed various technologies that favor fuel savings, such as Ecoplus+Technology, which is made up of TG-F and +Silane polymers that work to improve the life expectancy of the tire, reduce CO2 emissions , increase fuel consumption efficiency, improve wet road performance by reducing braking distance.

While the silica compound provides fuel economy due to its low rolling resistance and high performance by increasing traction and grip on wet asphalt. While the bionic contour is a system that allows the tread to be expanded when braking, accelerating and cornering to improve performance and increase safety. Narrow tread on straightaways for fuel economy, known as reactive contouring.

And technology E, indicates that it is a tire with low rolling resistance that meets the requirements of Original Equipment, this results in a tire with low fuel consumption, a decrease in CO2 emissions and, as a result, an ecological tire.