Continental has brought its new Conti EfficientPro 5 for the commercial vehicle segment onto the market. Featuring the silica compound vec2Sil, this tyre has been developed to maximise fuel and energy efficiency in long-distance haulage and reduce carbon emissions. “With the new Conti EfficientPro 5, we are helping our customers to meet stringent carbon reduction targets, lower their operating costs and get ready for a future with electric drive systems,” says Hinnerk Kaiser, Head of Product Development EMEA at Continental. “Following an intensive development phase, our Conti EfficientPro 5 provides a solution that meets the demands of long-distance haulage today.” The vec2Sil technology delivers a combination of reduced rolling resistance and high mileage. The new Conti EfficientPro 5 thus helps fleet operators to make their vehicles energy efficient on the move and to lower toll costs. “The tyre offers outstanding wet grip and secure handling throughout its life,” continues Kaiser. “A higher load index increases the load-bearing capacity of the tyres, meaning there is no need to compromise on payloads for electric trucks.”
The development team at Continental has optimised the vec2Sil technology specifically for long-distance haulage. “The combination of reduced rolling resistance and long service life makes this tyre unique,” explains Kaiser. In addition, an innovative tread design with void-generating grooves ensures consistently good handling and braking performance, even on wet or snow-covered roads. High levels of grip and stability mean safe driving in all weathers.
This technology from Continental alllegedly cuts operating costs and is sensitive to the environment. “Thanks to the cutting-edge vec2Sil technology and the optimised tread pattern, we were able to significantly reduce rolling resistance,” emphasizes Hinnerk Kaiser. “This helps vehicle manufacturers to comply with EU Regulations 2019/2400 and 2019/1241 and ensures their vehicles operate economically.” The new tread design of the Conti EfficientPro 5 additionally provides reliable traction and wet grip in all weather conditions. “This means that our customers are excellently equipped to deliver their goods safely and on time,” Kaiser points out. What is more, the robust casing ensures optimum retreadability too.
