As part of the Conference Days 2025, the purely digital B2B knowledge and networking event of HUSS-VERLAG GmbH, Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH presented its 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 for optimizing operating costs, CO₂ balance, and vehicle availability in the commercial vehicle sector.
The focus of the session was the "ContiConnect" system, which enables real-time monitoring of tire conditions through tire sensors. Fleet operators receive precise information on pressure, temperature, and mileage. The system supports predictive maintenance and reduces manual inspection efforts. According to Continental, this allows:
- to reduce tire breakdowns by up to 85%
- to increase mileage by up to 15%
- to extend casing lifespan by up to 20%
- to improve fuel efficiency by up to 4%
Three application solutions are available:
- ContiConnect Life: the free entry into digital
- tire management. The Bluetooth signals from the tire sensors are read out via an app, and notifications provide information 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 it to a web portal. Ideal for centralized analysis and visualization of tire data.
- ContiConnect Pro – Live: for continuous monitoring while driving. Vehicle-side hardware transmits all data in real-time to the web portal. Push notifications inform about impending damage. The system can be used across manufacturers, offering reports, dashboards, and 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 mileage. They have a battery life of about four years, are connected via RF and Bluetooth, mounted on the inside of the tread, and are suitable for any tire brand.
Continental offers them as standard from the factory.
Efficiency through Retreading and Optimized Products
In addition to digitalization, Continental emphasized the importance of retreading as a component for CO₂ reduction. Hot and cold retreading significantly extend the life of tires and reduce costs, with a note that retreaded tires should not be used on the steering axle for comfort reasons.
An example of sustainable performance is the Conti Urban HA 5 for city buses: high driving comfort, low rolling resistance, improved mileage, and unlimited retreadability – while maintaining high traction throughout its life.
With its commercial vehicle tire portfolio, Continental covers the areas of freight transport, passenger transport, construction site, and winter applications – each with differentiated product lines for long-distance, regional, and urban traffic as well as on-/off-road applications.
Regulations in Focus: Vecto, EU Taxonomy, and UNECE Regulations
Tire development takes place against the backdrop of growing regulatory requirements. In particular, the EU taxonomy demands products with the best rolling resistance and noise classes. Additionally, the Vecto
tool (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) is included in the calculation of vehicle manufacturers' fleet targets. For example, city buses must emit 90% less CO₂ by 2030 compared to 2019, while intercity and coach buses must emit 43% less. Tire abrasion is also gaining importance: UNECE Regulation No. 117 has established a standardized testing procedure, now paving the way for this metric to be included in the tire label.
Digital Forum for Logistics Decision-Makers
The session took place as part of the Conference Days 2025 – a purely digital B2B event of HUSS-VERLAG, held for the fifth time from May 12 to 15, 2025, on CONFERENCE-DAYS.de. Already in 2024, over 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 numerous digital opportunities for networking and exchange between participants and partners in addition to knowledge transfer.
Further information and the current program of the Conference Days under https://conference-days.de/. Expired sessions are available
