During the Conference Days 2025, the purely digital B2B knowledge and networking event of HUSS-VERLAG GmbH, Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH presented their latest developments in digital tire management on the "Truck & Bus" stage on May 13 from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
Under the title "Digital Tire Management for Improved Fleet Mobility," Jan Engelbart (Digital Solutions Manager) and Stefanie Schütt (Product Manager) presented practical solutions to optimize operating costs, CO₂ balance, and vehicle availability in the commercial vehicle sector.
The focus of the session was on the "ContiConnect" system, which enables real-time monitoring of tire condition through tire sensors. Fleet operators are supposed to receive precise information about pressure, temperature, and mileage. The system supports predictive maintenance and reduces manual inspection efforts. According to Continental, this can:
- Reduce tire blowouts by up to 85 percent
- Increase mileage by up to 15 percent
- Extend carcass life by up to 20 percent
- Improve fuel efficiency by up to 4 percent
There are three application solutions available:
- ContiConnect Life: the free entry into digital tire management. The Bluetooth signals of the tire sensors are read out via an app, and notifications inform about the tire condition.
- ContiConnect Pro – Yard: for vehicles with regular depot contact. A stationary yard reader automatically reads the sensor data within a range of 20 meters and transmits them to a web portal. Ideal for central analysis and visualization of tire data.
- ContiConnect Pro – Live: for permanent monitoring during the drive. Vehicle-mounted hardware transmits all data in real-time to the web portal. Push notifications inform in case of impending damage. The system is cross-manufacturer applicable, offers reports, dashboards, as well as API interfaces for integration into existing systems, and enables a virtual tire warehouse. Service partners and workshops can also be connected to the system.
The installed
sensors not only measure tire pressure and temperature but also calculate the mileage. They have a battery life of around four years, are connected via RF and Bluetooth, mounted on the inside of the tread, and suitable for any tire brand. Continental offers them as standard from the factory.
Efficiency through Retreading and Optimized Products
In addition to digitization, Continental stressed the importance of retreading as a building block for CO₂ reduction. Hot and cold retreading significantly extend the service life of tires and reduce costs — with the note that retreaded tires should not be used on the steering axle for comfort reasons.
Continental covers the areas of goods transport, passenger transport, construction site, and winter use with its commercial vehicle tire portfolio — each with differentiated product lines for long-distance, regional, and urban traffic as well as on-/off-road applications.
Regulation in Focus: Vecto, EU Taxonomy, and UNECE Regulations
Tire development takes place against the backdrop of increasing regulatory requirements. In particular, the EU taxonomy demands products with the best rolling resistance and noise classes. In addition, the Vecto tool (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) is included in the calculation of the fleet target values of vehicle manufacturers.
Digital Forum for Logistics Decision-Makers
The session took place during the Conference Days 2025 — a purely digital B2B event of HUSS-VERLAG, which will be held for the fifth time from May 12 to 15, 2025, on CONFERENCE-DAYS.de. Already in 2024, more than 1,100 participants used the online format to inform themselves about current developments in logistics, transport, and commercial vehicle technology in 30 live sessions. The platform offers not only knowledge transfer but also numerous digital opportunities for networking and exchange between participants and partners.
Further information and the current program of the Conference Days at https://conference-days.de/. Expired sessions are
