Skip to main content
Sister Publication Links
  • Rubber & Plastics News
Subscribe
  • My Account
  • LogIn
  • News
  • Technology Focus
    • Features
    • Technical Papers
    • Analysis: Rubber mixing plants of the future
      Analysis: US probes dumping by ESBR suppliers
      Opinion: Tire labels stuck in a rut
      Analysis: NR pricing takes one step forward, two steps back
    • White paper: Role of tire innerliners in improving 'in-use rolling resistance'
      White paper: Why tire air retention matters now more than ever
      Nippon Soda: Use of 1,2-polybutadiene in CSM rubber applications
      Elastomers for Sustainability Top 10
  • Events
    • ERJ Events
    • ERJ Livestreams & Webinars
    • Industry Events
    • Journey to Automation Awards 2020
      Sustainability: Top 10 E4S projects table
  • Maps & Reports
  • People
  • Directory
  • Digital Edition
  • Brainiac
MENU
Breadcrumb
  1. Home
  2. News
November 25, 2013 12:00 AM

Electric car maker Tesla honours Continental

ERJ Staff
  • Tweet
  • Share
  • Share
  • Email
  • More
    Print

    ERJ staff report (TP)

    Hanover, Germany − Continental has been named an Excellent Development Partner by Tesla Motors, the California-based electric vehicle manufacturer.

    The press release said: “The accolade from Tesla was awarded as a result of Continental’s collaboration and development of specialty tires for Tesla’s Model S electric sedan. For Model S, Continental supplies tires that safely transfer the high output of the electric powertrain to the road, ensure precise handling and short stopping distances, and offer low rolling resistance. Low rolling resistance is particularly important for electric vehicles because it helps save energy and can substantially extend the range of the vehicle between charges.

    “For the Tesla Model S, which is marketed worldwide, Continental developed a special XL version of its ContiSportContact 5 summer tire in size 245/35 R 21 XL 96 W. The Tesla Model S is the world’s first electrically powered luxury sedan to offer a range of up to 500 km. The car can seat up to seven occupants. The powertrain delivers up to 416 hp (306 kW), making for a top speed of 200 kph. The Model S covers the 0-100 kph sprint in just 4.4 seconds.”


    This is an external link and should open in a new window. If the window does not appear, please check your pop-up blocking software. ERJ is not responsible for the content of external sites.

    Press release from Continental

    RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
    Phillips Carbon Black progressing new production project
    Phillips Carbon Black progressing new production project
    Forbo notes "better than expected" pick-up in earnings 
    Forbo notes "better than expected" pick-up in earnings 
    Hankook appoints new MD at European plant
    Hankook appoints new MD at European plant
    Free Newsletters

    Breaking news and in-depth coverage of essential topics delivered straight to your inbox.

    Subscribe today

    Get the latest news impacting the European rubber industry, from breaking news to razor-sharp analysis, in print and online.

    Subscribe now
    Connect with Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Youtube

    Logo
    Contact Us

    @ 2019 European Rubber Journal. All rights reserved.
    Contact Us European Rubber Journal, Crain Communication LTD, Ground Floor 11 Ironmonger Lane, London EC2V 8EY, UK

    Customer Service:
    1-313-446-0450

    Resources
    • About us
    • Contact Us
    • Staff
    • Advertise with Us
    • Media Kit
    • Careers
    • Ad Choices Ad Choices
    • Sitemap
    Legal
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Request
    Copyright © 1996-2021. Crain Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    • News
    • Technology Focus
      • Features
      • Technical Papers
    • Events
      • ERJ Events
      • ERJ Livestreams & Webinars
      • Industry Events
    • Maps & Reports
    • People
    • Directory
    • Digital Edition
    • Brainiac