Chassis & Safety
Facts & Figures
2008
Chassis & Safety Division
Starting, Driving, and Arriving Safely Integrated Vehicle Safety Chassis Components
Driver Assistance Systems
Enhanced by a comprehensive product portfolio and an excellent global market position, the Chassis & Safety Division of the international automotive supplier Continental AG, develops and produces intelligent and integrated systems for a safer automotive future. Extensive know-how, customeroriented thinking across systems and uncompromising quality have made us a leading technology partner of the international automotive industry.
Safety for everyone New paths in braking technology, networked driver assistance in complex driving environments, preparatory protection in critical situations, and minimizing the possible consequences of accidents are issues that are not restricted to specific vehicle classes.
Passive Safety
Car-to-Infrastructure
We are working hard on making these new technologies available to all vehicles and all markets.
Technology and development focus q Brake, chassis, sensor, and driver-assistance systems for
Sensors
an automotive future in which accidents are avoided (Vision Zero)
Brake Systems
q Technologies for driving dynamics that fully integrate safety, comfort, and driving pleasure
q The ContiGuard® safety concept, which integrates active and passive safety to create new functions.
Company structure The Chassis & Safety Division was formed in 2007 from the merger of safety and control technologies from both Continental and VDO and is divided into five Business Units: q Electronic Brake Systems q Hydraulic Brake Systems q Sensorics q Passive Safety & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems q Chassis Components According to their individual specializations, these Business Units develop and produce electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, sensors, driver assistance systems, airbag systems, occupant classification systems, window cleaning systems, and electronic air suspension systems.
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Chassis & Safety Division
Key Figures – an Overview Sales in Euro millions Chassis & Safety Division
1,177.0 *
650.7
Interior Division
1,531.6 *
858.6
Passenger & Light Truck Tires Division
4,975.6
4,693.6
Commercial Vehicle Tires Division
1,452.4
1,468.3
ContiTech Division
3,063.9
2,868.7
– 229.7
–174.6
16,619.4
14,887.0
Others / Consolidation Continental Corporation
Sales by Regions: Continental Corporation Dec. 31, 2007: 16,619.4 Mio Euro 31 % Germany 37 % Europe without Germany 8 % Asia 21% NAFTA region 3 % Other countries
EBIT in Euro millions
2007
2006
Sales by Regions: Chassis & Safety
Chassis & Safety Division
567.0 *
528.3
Dec. 31, 2007: 4,648.6 Mio Euro
Powertrain Division
–73.5 *
– 21.2
10.8 *
25.1
34 % Germany
Interior Division
29 % Europe without Germany
Passenger & Light Truck Tires Division
738.7
650.9
Commercial Vehicle Tires Division
124.1
136.2
13 % Asia
ContiTech Division
362.8
318.6
21% NAFTA region
Others / Consolidation
– 54.1
– 36.0
1,675.8
1,601.9
2007
2006
Continental Corporation ROCE in %
3 % Other countries
Employees by Regions: Continental Corporation
Chassis & Safety Division
11.3 *
20.1
Dec. 31, 2007: 151,654 Employees
Powertrain Division
–1.3 *
– 3.8
0.2 *
3.7
34 % (’06: 35%) Germany
Interior Division Passenger & Light Truck Tires Division
* Incl. Siemens VDO since December 2007
2006 4,521.7
Powertrain Division
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2007 4,648.6 *
26.8
24.9
Commercial Vehicle Tires Division
13.9
16.1
ContiTech Division
28.2
25.9
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–
7.5
18.7
Others / Consolidation Continental Corporation Employees at year end
2007
Chassis & Safety Division
27,809 *
2006 20,059
32 % (’06: 32%) Europe without Germany 12 % (’06: 11%) Asia 17 % (’06: 17 %) NAFTA region 5 % (’06: 5 %) Other countries Production per Year in Mio.
2007
2006
Electronic brake systems
16.560
14.720 66.700
Powertrain Division
31,608 *
4,742
Wheel speed sensors
76.360
Interior Division
33,459 *
5,397
Brake calipers
38.180
37.950
Passenger & Light Truck Tires Division
26,281
24,821
Boosters
15.410
14.260
Commercial Vehicle Tires Division ContiTech Division Continental Corporation
8,384
8,129
0.874
0.874
23,871
21,887
Air springs Airbag controllers
10.350
10.350
151,654
85,224
Airbag sensors
34.960
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Chassis & Safety Division
Chassis & Safety Division with in Continental Corporation Continental Corporation · CEO Wennemer
Chassis & Safety
Powertrain
Interior
Passenger & Light Truck Tires
Commercial Vehicle Tires
ContiTech
Dr. Cramer
Dr. Neumann
Matschi
Dr. Hippe
Dr. Nikolin
Lerch
BU Electronic Brake Systems
Controlling
Dr. Dreher
Volz
BU Hydraulic Brake Systems
Human Resources
Zingel
Hetzer
BU Sensorics
Communications
Dr. Klumpp
Weiner
BU Passive Safety & ADAS
Systems & Technology
Dr. Brand
Dr. Rieth
BU Chassis Components
Chassis & Safety NAFTA
Dr. Laier
Salman
Chassis & Safety Asia BU = Business Unit 6
Siemssen 7
Business Unit Electronic Brake Systems
Brakes for the Future: Electronic Brake Systems from Continental – Powerful, R eliable, and Scalable. Safely keeping within the lane: Electronic Brake Systems (EBS) Electronic brake systems from Continental feature outstanding capability for integration of functions and system components. They lie at the heart of our development and production of systems for safe driving and braking. The EBS category includes ABS, ESC, and countless additional functions and means of integration. EBS MK60E
In addition, our EBS family uses the ESC pump for boosting, including to avoid the need to increase the force in the event of brake fade, and to support the when there is temporarily a low engine vacuum (e.g., cold start phase of direct injection engines).
brake pedal driver in the
The MK60E, MK60A, and MK25E systems provide clear performance benefits and offer all functions, from basic ESC to a high-end system with the convenience and performance features of future brake-by-wire technology.
Hydraulic Brake Assistant (HBA) This is a function based on existing components of the Electronic Stability Program: The brake assist function is enabled through an addition to the ESC software.
Overview of current safety functions:
Expanded functions of the electronic brake:
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
With a clear increase in comfort and safety, drivers benefit from the precise, convenient and quiet control processes applied by our additional safety and assistance functions. These functions range from ARP (Active Rollover Protection), TSA (Trailer Stability Assist), HSA (Hill Start Assist), and FSA (Full Speed Range ACC) to complex autonomous overlay functions for vehicle stabilization.
In the event of an emergency braking, there is a risk that the vehicle’s wheels will lock. ABS prevents this by electronically controlling the braking force so that the vehicle remains capable of steering and stable. ABS offers additional safety, especially in critical situations, and is practically standard in today’s vehicles.
Electronic Stability Control II (ESC II) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ESC, presently the most important active safety system, prevents critical vehicle states from developing. The system constantly evaluates the data from the wheel speed sensors, the steering angle sensor, and the yaw rate and lateral acceleration sensor and compares the driver’s input with the vehicle’s actual behavior. If an unstable state is detected, for instance as the result of a sudden direction change, ESC responds in milliseconds and stabilizes the vehicle through wheel-specific brake intervention and adjustment of the engine torque. The ESC systems offer analog-controlled, infinitely variable valves for minimal pedal vibration and properly dosed pressure build-up in the automatic braking process of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
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Through the integration with other active chassis sub-systems, ESC II is the control system extension of the classic ESC with engine and selective brake intervention for each wheel. ESC contains the Global Chassis Control control functions in a central control module featuring an extremely powerful processor and open interfaces. ESC II not only steers through braking intervention, with the help of vehicle longitudinal force and the torque lever, but also includes active steering in its stabilizing control strategy. ESC II thus has the additional degree of freedom to apply steering torque via the vertical vehicle axis through specifically “guided” transverse forces (and the torque lever “wheelbase”). Optimum handling is achieved when, as with the brake, steering can participate in controlling driving dynamics at all four wheels, i.e. also at the rear axle.
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Business Unit Electronic Brake Systems
MK100 – The new generation of electronic brakes
Combination is the future – Electric-Hydraulic Combi Brake (EHC)
The MK100 is based on a modular product family and can be scaled as desired: from a motorcycle ABS, with or without an integral brake function, to high-end solutions with extremely powerful, low-pulsation pump variants. The safety and assistance functions already mentioned earlier can also be configured with the MK100 ESC. The MK100 additionally represents a new dimension in installation space and weight, with dimensions and weight to be reduced by about 20 percent.
With its combination of a high-performance hydraulic brake at the front axle and an electromechanical brake at the rear axle, the EHC links proven technology with innovative functions.
The MK100 will gradually replace the previous model series of brake systems from Continental. The start of series production for the new MK100 platform is planned for 2011.
ABS
q Potential for reduction of CO2 emissions by regenerative braking
ESC
q Wheel brakes with reduced residual torque make a marked contribution to cutting CO2 emissions
MK100 ESC
q High operational comfort/high operational safety q Fully integrated parking brake with intelligent idle concept q Constant function chain from assisted driving to secured
MK 25 A /A XT
MK 60 A
MK 60 E
MK100 ABS
MK 25 E / ED / E XT
Large light trucks
MK 25 E ABS
Premium class
MK70
Compact class
Mid-size class
Electro-mechanical brake with integrated parking brake.
EHC characteristics:
Electronic brake systems – generic system roadmap Car classes
EHC components: q More compact actuation unit q More compact hydraulicelectronic control unit q Hydraulic wheel brakes at front axle q Electromechanical brakes with integrated parking brake at rear axle
parking
q Standardized components with flexible adaptation to different vehicle variants
q No hydraulic connection to rear axle q Standard 12 V power system
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12 V
EHC system layout ■ Data network ■ Hydraulic connections ■ Power supply
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Business Unit Electronic Brake Systems
Brake and recover energy at the same time – Regenerative Brake System
Safety on two wheels – Electronic Brake Systems for motorcycles
Working in conjunction with a hybrid drive, this system allows energy recovery during braking. The basic concept and the components of conventional brakes are broadly kept the same.
To improve the active safety of motorcycles we have developed electronic brake systems for scooters and motorcycles of all classes on the basis of our tried-and-tested passenger car ABS technology.
Principle: The generator function contained in the vehicle’s hybrid drive initially takes over the braking function and converts the braking energy into electricity to charge the battery.
Motorcycle Anti-lock Brake System (MAB)
Only when the deceleration is not sufficient are the conventional brakes activated via the Regenerative Brake System. The SBA (Simulator Brake Actuation) simulator conveys optimum pedal feel to the driver at all times. The system is ideal for all hybrid vehicles as well as electric and fuel cell vehicles.
The MAB offers improved braking control and thus greater driving safety thanks to optimum braking.
Rear-wheel Lift-off Protection (RLP) In addition, the RLP function prevents the vehicle rolling over through counter-measures such as moderate pressure modulation in the front brake.
Motorcycle Integral Brake Systems (MIB) Regenerative braking makes use of a pedal feel simulator (Simulator Brake Actuation, SBA). This brake actuation system is based on tried-and-tested components of the hydraulic brake and offers many of the advantages and additional functions of brake-by-wire technology.
A control unit acts on both braking circuits in the MIB systems, with pressure being built up actively in the circuit not directly actuated via the pump.
While the brake command is transmitted “by wire” from the pedal angle sensor, the pedal feel simulator generates optimum pedal feel. The hydraulic unit then generates the brake pressure required for the deceleration. A convenient safety circuit provides backup in the event of a malfunction.
SBA with actuation unit (active booster and conventional tandem master cylinder). As an actuation unit of the Regenerative Brake System SBA allows energy recovery while braking.
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ECU of an electronic brake system for motorcycles
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Business Unit Electronic Brake Systems
GCC The network for the chassis – Global Chassis Control (GCC) GCC enables the constantly growing range of electronic chassis control systems to be integrated. The aim is to optimize the potential of the individual systems and integrate them into one intelligent overall system. At the same time, GCC is open to new functions, and integration with additional systems is an area of steady further development. The starting point of our GCC development is the control module of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) electronic brake system.
GCC functional principle Under normal driving conditions, the control unit ensures maximum comfort and driving fun, depending on the driving situation. Furthermore, the car manufacturer has the freedom to adjust the vehicle’s driving qualities. Additional functions designed by the manufacturer can be easily integrated into the scalable control architecture. At the limits of handling, where safety becomes relevant, ESC II determines how the vehicle is controlled. All available actuators are incorporated into the control system: The active chassis gives the driver optimal support for avoiding accidents.
Current individual GCC functions Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) If the steering is designed as an electric-servo steering system, steering intervention is treated as a driver recommendation if the car threatens to leave the desired course. The steering intervention indicates the direction in which the driver should steer to stabilize the vehicle.
Handling Yaw Control (HYC) HYC improves the handling of the car through selective steering interventions in curves. To do this, the front wheels are briefly steered to a greater degree and slightly faster than would be the case if the steering wheel alone were used. Through this so-called lead steering, the car is more spontaneous in carrying out the driver’s wishes and the gain in responsiveness results in greater driving pleasure.
GCC Yaw Torque Compensation (YTC) YTC results in additional safety, especially when braking on road surfaces with varying grip (µ-split). Because the tires transfer more braking force on a grippy surface than on a smooth one, the car wants to turn towards the grippier side. ESC II counteracts this urge through automatic, metered steering in the opposite direction to stabilize the car, and frees the driver of the task of having to do this himself. At the same time, ESC II can precisely apply the maximum possible braking pressure at each wheel, substantially shortening the stopping distance while noticeably improving the vehicle’s stability. In this situation, the driver merely has to steer in the direction in which he wishes to travel. ESC II does the rest.
Active Rear Axle Kinematics (ARK) ARK influences the rear axle kinematics through electromechanical actuators. The toe link of a multilink rear axle is replaced by an electromechanical actuator whose length can be reduced or extended in a range of milliseconds. This realizes a change of the toe angle and thus a steering motion of the rear wheels. Different vehicle characteristics and dynamic steering intervention are possible with ARK technology.
q In handling situations, selective control of the rear wheels leads to greater vehicle responsiveness.
q At higher speeds, the control of the rear wheel toe is varied to produce smoother vehicle behavior.
q In combination with ESC II, ARK ensures significantly faster and more comfortable stabilization of the vehicle in critical situations, especially when the vehicle understeers.
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Business Unit Hydraulic Brake Systems
Hydraulic Brake Systems: Braking Quickly and Safely in a Short Distance Top performance in all situations – our disc brakes
Right: FN floating caliper
As one of the world’s leading suppliers of hydraulic brake systems, Continental is constantly working on developing new and improved solutions for traditional brake technology and optimally adjusted actuation systems. Our product portfolio ranges from disc brakes, parking brakes and drum brakes to brake hoses and brake fluids.
Below: High-performance brakes – fixed caliper 4MN, disc Ø 400 mm
Technologies that lead the world market Disc brakes are axial brakes. In passenger cars, it is typical to find partial disc brakes, in which each of the brake pad surfaces covers one part of a smooth ring-shaped surface. In numerous more powerful vehicles, disc brakes are also installed at the rear axle.
FN disc brakes For years we have enjoyed extremely good success with our FN disc brakes. Consistent further development has allowed us to achieve constantly improved braking performance while reducing space requirements and weight. For instance, the FNR calipers permit larger brake discs to be installed for the same wheel size. The fixed caliper types, with up to four separate pads, meet the demand for larger pad surfaces. All caliper types offer the familiar positive characteristics of the FN range. The weight is significantly reduced by the intelligent use of lightweight materials.
The evolution of the FN caliper
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Combination of comfort and performance: new fixed-caliper brake with divided pads In 2006, a double floating-caliper brake made its debut in vehicles from a German manufacturer. Today, we offer a fixedcaliper alternative that is arranged in a V shape through two divided pairs of brake pads and is applied to the anchor according to the tried-and-tested FN principle. The result: top braking comfort in any mode of operation, without jerking or disruptive noises. The new brake caliper, which is realized with four pistons, unites all of the benefits of floating calipers – outstanding NVH (noise vibration harshness) behavior, low brake fluid temperature even under heavy strain, and highly dynam4 MN ic control during ABS and ESC interventions – with the classic strengths of fixed-caliper construction: ideal pedal feel and a sporty look.
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Business Unit Hydraulic Brake Systems
FA-Pinslider
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Systems
With the FA pin slider, the axial friction on the anchor guides is applied on the disc entry side, leading to two substantial functional advantages: First, pad wear is parallel, because the pads rest evenly against the disc friction surface. And second, noises, particularly unpleasant squealing, is markedly reduced.
We offer three different EPB system solutions for the full spectrum of customer requirements.
The compact design of this brake caliper makes it especially interesting for applications in fast-growing emerging markets, where the costs of development and time to industrial realization, as well as costs in general, are more of a focus than anywhere else in the global market.
EPB-CI Combined calipers with integrated actuation and power electronics are controlled by a stand-alone control unit or a controller already available in the vehicle (e.g., ESC).
Benefits: Reduced machined surfaces and the choice of simple ways to elaborate those surfaces out of the casting.
EPB-DS This system consists of a central control unit and two electromechanically actuated duo-servo brakes.
Parking at the push of a button or with a traditional manual lever – our customers have the choice
Shared advantages of all our EPB systems: q Simple operation at the touch of a button q Emergency brake function in the event of service brake failure q Implementation of various assistance functions for safety and comfort in conjunction with the EBS
Conventional parking brakes Duo-servo brakes A highly efficient, self-boosting drum brake, fitted in the brake disc hat. It is operated mechanically and is completely separate from the service brake. Its main field of application is premium-class vehicles and SUVs. FNc combined caliper The combination of service brake and parking brake in the classic FN design is an inexpensive solution for vehicles in the lower and upper mid-size class.
Electrically actuated combined caliper of the EPB-CI
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EPB-CP An electromechanical central actuator with integrated electronics operates conventional duo-servo brakes or combined calipers through Bowden cables.
Electro-mechanical central actuator of the EPB-CP
Electrically direct actuated duo-servo brake of the EPB-DS
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Business Unit Hydraulic Brake Systems
Brake Actuation and Brake Assistance Systems Customer-specific and favorably priced: Our modular concept for robust brake actuation systems All actuation components originate from our modular system and can be individually combined with each other as needed: q Brake booster q Tandem master cylinder q Brake fluid reservoir q Controller q Additional functions, such as for crash optimization or applied sensorics
The international benchmark in high performance – our brake actuation components Brake boosters We supply vacuum brake boosters in both single and tandem design, in all required sizes. All product variants are available in conventional steel, but also in lightweight aluminum casing versions. The tie rod version, available for all designs, features further weight reduction and also optimized deflection characteristics. Frontbolt designs on a tie rod basis simplify assembly at the OEM.
Tandem master cylinders (TMCs) Optimized actuation systems that suit vehicles of all classes, assembled from the components of our modular system: 6 sizes of single boosters, 7 sizes of tandem boosters, 2 THZ types and application-specific designed reservoirs
We offer TMCs both in central valve design and in the highly compact plunger design for all required diameters and strokes as well as for various types of brake circuit designs (straight or stepped bore).
Brake fluid reservoirs Reservoir
We design reservoirs specifically for each vehicle application, but use standardized sub-assemblies such as filler caps and fluid level indicators as much as possible. 9/10˝ Tandem booster
8˝ Single booster
Electric Vacuum Pump (EVP) The EVP is used if the internal combustion engine on modern vehicles does not produce a sufficient vacuum to operate the brake booster and vacuum-controlled actuators. The EVP is able to cover all vacuum requirements – especially in electric, hybrid and diesel-powered vehicles as well as on dethrottled gasoline-engine vehicles.
Tandem master cylinder
This freedom to combine units enables us to implement individual solutions for vehicles of all classes and for all markets without having to invest in costly tools each time. The availability of standard components also significantly reduces development time. 20
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Business Unit Hydraulic Brake Systems
Brake assist systems
Proven safety for emerging markets: drum brakes
Danger detected – braking force boosted: Brake assist systems ensure maximum vehicle deceleration in emergencies, even when little force is exerted on the pedal.
Drum brakes are radial brakes with two brake shoes that are typically pressed outward against the friction surface of the drum through hydraulic wheel cylinder actuation when braking. When braking ends, springs pull the brake shoes back inward. What‘s special about drum brakes is that the parking brake and service brake functions can be combined in a single unit.
Brake assistants are important helpers in emergencies in which the driver reacts fast enough but does not brake energetically enough, leading to dangerously long stopping distances. The brake assistant detects panic situations based on the speed at which the pedal is depressed and activates the booster or the EBS hydraulic unit. This means that even when little force is exerted on the pedal, the vehicle achieves maximum deceleration. We offer three technologies to accomplish this:
Mechanical Brake Assistant (MBA) In this system, a mechanism uses the effect of inertia to recognize high pedal speed combined with heavy pressure exerted by the driver’s foot. The driver’s wish for greater deceleration is supported through activation of the brake booster, supplying maximum boosting.
We offer a variety of different drum brakes in the well-known simplex design. These types of brakes are suitable from entrylevel vehicles up to light commercial vehicles. As a pioneer in series production of drum brakes, we have built up the expertise necessary to continuously develop the design of this brake further – and all while meeting the highest standards of functionality, using the latest materials, and achieving optimum economic efficiency.
Electronic Brake Assistant (EBA) This solution makes use of a vacuum brake booster with an electronic brake assistance function and pedal direction sensor and a standard ABS-TMC interface. This multifunctional module is also used in ESC systems and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC).
Hydraulic Brake Assistant (HBA) This solution is based on existing components of the Electronic Stability Control program. The brake assistance function is activated by an expansion in the ESC software. This requires information including the measurement data from the pressure sensor in the tandem master cylinder.
As the core of an ESC system our EBS MK60E can carry out the HBA function.
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Business Unit Sensorics
Sensing Driving Dynamics: Innovative Sensors for Electro nically Controlled Functions Wherever performance, reliability, comfort, and safety are required, our sensors are there – all around the world.
Examples of our sensor system solutions Active wheel speed sensors – for precise measurement
Sensorics Rapid, precise measurement of rotational speed, movements and physical forces acting on the vehicle is of essential importance for the operation of electronic vehicle control systems. We develop and produce the hardware, software, and sensor systems for our technologies ourselves, from electronic control units for ABS, TCS, ESC, and EHB to complex control algorithms and simulation of complete systems. Our product spectrum means that we are well-positioned to cope with the steadily rising proportion of vehicle functions that are controlled electronically.
These sensors are used to detect the speeds of rotation in the engine, in the gearbox, and at the wheel. Rapid, precise measurement of speeds of rotation is of essential importance for the operation of electronic vehicle control systems.
Steering angle sensors – for angle and torque This contactless measuring active sensor detects the direction of rotation, speed and – in conjunction with the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) of the ESC (Electronic Stability Control) – the absolute angle over several turns of the steering wheel.
ESC sensor cluster – for stability and ESC applications This sensor cluster includes the yaw rate sensor, acceleration sensors, and internal preprocessing for all three spatial axes in one system, combined in a single control unit for internal signal analysis.
Low-g sensors – for active chassis control Low-g sensors are used, for instance, in air suspension systems, semi-active damper systems, and trunk-lid and convertible-top controls.
ESC sensor cluster
Active wheel speed sensor Low-g acceleration sensor
Steering angle sensor
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Business Unit Passive Safety and ADAS
Passive Safety and Driver Ass istance: Protective Technologies for Co mplex Driving Situations Passive Safety – Continuous optimization of occupant protection through innovative technologies
A faster way to determine accident severity – CISS (Crash Impact Sound Sensing) acoustic body sensor
We develop safety electronics that considerably reduce the risk of accidents and related injuries to vehicle occupants and other road users. These include:
When an accident occurs, the airbag safety system has to decide in split seconds what needs to be done: Was the impact so strong that the airbags need to be deployed ? Or are the airbags not needed at all, meaning that the other elements of passive safety, such as crumple zones and safety belts, are sufficient ? The analysis of how severe the crash will actually be has to take place in fractions of a second.
q Airbag control units q Crash sensors for front, side, and rear-end impacts q Rollover sensors q Occupant detection and classification systems q Sensors for active pedestrian protection systems We offer individual, customer-specific and application-specific solutions for all vehicle classes, from small compact cars to off-road vehicles. Pre-crash sensing is of great importance for future restraint systems. In the future, vehicles will be able to detect and evaluate a possible impact by using pre-crash sensors. Based on this information, the active and passive safety systems will then be activated as required.
Efficient, flexible, and affordably priced – Airbag control units on a modular basis: SPEED (Safety Platform for Efficient & Economical Design) The automotive markets around the world vary considerably: While vehicles for Western European or North American buyers are equipped with a large number of airbags, the safety equipment in other parts of the world is often limited to the driver’s airbag. With SPEED, we have developed an airbag control unit that is based on a modular structure and can be adjusted easily to the wishes of car manufacturers. The threelevel SPEED S, M, and L concept covers the needs of all markets worldwide. And that also applies to the requirements for the various vehicle classes and sizes.
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CISS detects the accident and determines its severity from the characteristic sound of the collision with the vehicle’s body, a sound that travels at up to five meters per second. Every material makes a specific sound in the event of deformation. Different accidents thus yield varying signals. CISS can dependably categorize the crash situation and provides crucial time savings: A danger warning is transmitted to the airbag control unit up to 15 milliseconds earlier than with conventional systems. The restraint systems are therefore activated more quickly, resulting in vehicle occupants being considerably better protected. Another plus: CISS technology can be integrated into the airbag control unit – a cost advantage paired with markedly improved performance capacity.
Proven millions of times over – gSat acceleration satellite Our acceleration satellites for frontal and side impacts as well as passenger protection have proven their worth millions of times over and have become standard technology worldwide. Integrated into the airbag control unit or installed separately, they supply information on the deceleration values in the fixed vehicle structures in the event of a crash. Used in conjunction with the pressure satellite, acceleration satellites offer an optimum solution, for instance in the case of side impacts. When the two technologies interact with each other, they yield added synergetic value: In a crash, clipSat immediately registers any pressure change in the door, and gSat then measures the lateral acceleration. With this fast, precise information, the appropriate control unit can activate the side air bags in just a few milliseconds.
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Business Unit Passive Safety and ADAS
Fast reactions in side impacts – the clipSat pressure satellite In a frontal collision, the safety systems have a little more time to react because there is a crumple zone at the front of the vehicle. By contrast, in a side impact, just a few centimeters separate the vehicle’s occupants from the oncoming object – which means that the available reaction time is that much shorter. Side airbags, therefore, have to be activated far more quickly. And that is a function our pressure satellite – installed in the hollow space in the door – fulfills admirably. It detects the change of pressure within the door, thereby reacting extremely quickly. Because the sensor uses the entire side door for its measurement and does not rely on deceleration values from the fixed vehicle structures in a crash, it also delivers excellent results in a pole crash. It does so both when the vehicle suffers a side impact with a narrow obstacle and in collisions with SUVs, in which the center of gravity in the crash is typically higher than is the case with conventional vehicles.
System competence and the power to innovate – prerequisites for the development of safety architectures Owning one of the largest independent development centers in the field of vehicle safety in Europe, we shape the future of safety with groundbreaking systems and applications – from mass production to derivates and from sports cars to the smallest compact vehicles. Numerical simulation and cuttingedge safety trials form the basis of implementation of our safety functions. From full restraint system development to resident engineering and operator models, or simple provision of services, we are responsible for developing vehicle safety throughout the entire vehicle development process. Equipped with high-end technology and an experienced team, we have operated a highly regarded testing site for most types of safety trials for about 15 years. We offer a number of tests, from vehicle crash tests, sled tests, and series monitoring to static body testing.
The latest generation of the clipSat pressure satellite moreover offers time and cost advantages in terms of installation: without any need for tools or additional fasteners, clipSat can be pressed into place in the counterpart on the door with just a single motion.
An individual airbag concept for every vehicle occupant – occupant classification systems (OCS) To achieve optimum occupant protection, today’s restraint systems take not only the vehicle’s status, but also the size and weight of the individual occupant into account for adaptive airbag control purposes. Meeting the injury values stipulated under American law, in particular, requires that occupant classification systems be used. These systems automatically deactivate the front passenger side airbag if a child is sitting in the front passenger’s seat. We develop and produce individual, seat-integrated systems based on weight measurement and pattern recognition for all vehicle classes and seat variants. Our product portfolio includes both occupant classification systems for OEMs and seat manufacturers and OC electronics for system suppliers. 28
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Business Unit Passive Safety and ADAS
Advanced Driver Assistance S ystems. Keeping an Eye on the Big Pic ture, at all Times. Looking ahead, new technologies actively assist the driver in preventing accidents. Driver assistance systems make road traffic on the whole safer and ensure that the driver is relaxed when he reaches his destination. They act as electronic copilots, functioning discreetly in the background. Whether as individual functions or as an integrated system: with sensors for the surrounding area – camera, laser, or radar – they look ahead and ensure a maximum level of safety. As soon as a danger is detected, they assist the driver with everything from warnings to interventions in driving.
Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is a flexible function for automatic speed and distance control. To accomplish this, sensors continuously observe the vehicle’s surroundings, monitoring traffic in front of the vehicle. As opposed to traditional cruise control functions, Adaptive Cruise Control makes it possible to adjust following distance without the driver having to intervene. In the next generation, ACC will incorporate a full speed range function, making it even more comfortable. By contrast to today’s systems, the new system will be able to brake a vehicle from high speed to a standstill if necessary. The system will also be able to detect if the vehicle in front begins to move again and will notify the driver in this case via an acoustic signal. If the driver confirms the signal, his vehicle will accelerate automatically, all the while maintaining proper following distance, up to the pre-selected speed or the speed permitted by the flow of traffic. The new ACC systems warn the driver promptly before possible rear-end collisions. Through their inclusion in ContiGuard®, with predictive brake preconditioning, they can shorten the stopping distance enough to save lives.
Advanced Radar Sensor ARS300
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Continental is the only automotive supplier to have the technology to implement ACC even in tiresome stop-and-go traffic without additional near-zone sensors, thus the technology remains cost-effective. Benefits: q Stress-free, comfortable driving with the flow of traffic, e.g., on sections of road where speeds are restricted, in heavy traffic, and even in traffic jams. q ACC brings real relief even just on the way to work each day.
Blind Spot Detection Blind Spot Detection warns the driver when there are vehicles in the blind spot of the rear-view mirror. This makes traffic situations such as overtaking and lane changes much safer, both in the city and on the highway. An ideal complement to Blind Spot Detection is Lane Change Assist, which, in addition to monitoring the blind spot, can also observe vehicles approaching from up to 80 m behind the driver’s own vehicle. This system provides peace of mind during lane changes, because it is very difficult to judge the speed of oncoming road users in the exterior mirror. This contributes to greater driving safety, especially on highways. Benefit: q Increased driving safety and relaxed driving due to peace of mind caused by not having overlooked anything. 31
Business Unit Passive Safety and ADAS
Lane Departure Warning / Lane Keeping System
Traffic Sign Recognition
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) provides the driver with optical or haptic warnings, such as steering wheel vibration, protecting him from inadvertently changing lanes.
Traffic Sign Recognition ensures that the current speed limit is displayed for the driver on an ongoing basis. Automatic recognition functions through a link between images captured by a camera and the speed limit information stored in the navigation system.
The Lane Keeping System (LKS) additionally responds through a gentle intervention in the steering, which the driver can counteract at any time. Benefit: q Prevents dangerous situations due to inattention or microsleep q The system’s intervention in the steering system gains additional seconds, which can save lives, particularly on the emergency lane.
Benefits: q Easy way to avoid speeding. q Overall, safer and less-stressful driving.
Collision Mitigation Systems These systems can considerably reduce stopping distance, thereby mitigating an accident’s severity once it becomes unavoidable. The systems that function actively in this regard include brake prefill, pre-brake, and the expanded brake assist (BA+).
Emergency Braking Assistant Closing Velocity (CV-) Sensor
Intelligent Headlamp Control (IHC) Intelligent Headlamp Control enables better night vision. The system takes oncoming vehicles and those traveling ahead of the driver’s vehicle into account, ensuring that the headlamps are set to provide optimum lighting in any situation and making certain that high beams do not blind other road users. Benefit: q Safer, more relaxed driving through optimized night vision.
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The sensor-based, predictive emergency braking assistant responds by activating an automatic braking system as soon as the driver’s own vehicle comes within a dangerous distance from a preceding vehicle and the driver does not respond appropriately. As a result, it can considerably reduce stopping distance. This means that in urban use (CV sensor at speed ranges of up to 30 km/h), minor damage is prevented, and at higher speeds, lives are most likely saved. These kinds of safety functions are already integrated into modern Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) systems today. Increasingly, however, emergency braking assistants are also being offered even without ACC as a convenience function. Along with ABS and ESC, they are well on their way to becoming established as another standard active safety element of modern vehicles. Benefits: q Reduced risk of accidents, particularly in urban and slow traffic. The CV sensor is fitted behind the windshield. It measures both the distance to an object in front of the vehicle and the relative collision speed.
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Business Unit Chassis Components
Chassis Components: Driving Dynamics and Safe Stability are not Mut ually Exclusive We offer solutions for electronic-based active chassis technology which optimally adapts to any individual driving situation. Our chassis systems support the driver in keeping the vehicle under control in all driving situations while still enjoying a comfortable driving feel. They cover a wide range, from controlling the active chassis to the autonomous chassis. Electrical steering systems make it possible to control the vehicle precisely and efficiently in any driving situation. We also support the driver with intelligent cleaning systems for clean headlamps and windshields, no matter what the weather. Our product portfolio: q Electronic components for steering systems q Air suspension systems q Chassis electronics q Electronic components q Windshield and headlamp cleaning systems
Examples of our system solutions: Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal (AFFP) : The active gas pedal provides information through counter pressure One of the problems in traffic today is that the driver is flooded with stimuli in the form of acoustic and visual signals that may distract him from traffic. The AFFP is the ideal human-machine interface for longitudinal dynamic functions such as q Distance information q Speed limiting and control q Transmission of danger warnings AFFP consists of a conventional gas pedal (passive function) and an electromechanical and electronic system that generates counter pressure at the pedal plate (active function). In the passive function, the position of the gas pedal is transmitted to the engine management system. The active function generates counter pressure that the driver can feel with his foot. The variable opposing force is created through interaction between the electromechanical system, the sensors and the electronics. 34
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q The driver receives haptic feedback through pedal modulation – accompanied by automatic speed reduction in situations in which the safe following distance becomes critical q Does not distract the driver from traffic q Driver can “override” the system at any time q Interaction with driver assistance systems q Fuel and CO2 reduction through less brake-and-go operation
Air Suspension Systems Air suspension systems automatically adapt damping and spring characteristics, along with the vehicle’s body level, to changing driving conditions and load changes. As a result, rolling and pitching movements and wheel load fluctuations are substantially reduced. An Electronic Stability Control (ESC) helps our air suspension systems obtain optimum efficiency. Sensors and electronics from both systems result in a perfectly tuned reaction of suspension, engine control and brake system – important under critical driving situations. Our air suspension systems are designed for SUVs and light trucks. In future, they will also be available for mid and compact class vehicles. We supply electronic air suspension systems including compressor, valve block, control unit, sensors, software, shock absorbers and wiring.
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Business Unit Chassis Components
Electric Power Steering (EPS): From highway driving to parking maneuvers – intelligent steering functions
Chassis Control Management The aim of networking in this area is monitoring and control of the various systems involved through a single electronic platform. This kind of concept offers the automotive industry the benefit of reducing the number of control units and sensors. Communication is routed via interfaces such as CAN, FlexRay, and AUTOSAR-compliant software. The automotive manufacturer’s own software can also be integrated into the platform.
EPS is extremely service-friendly and protects the environment through its reduced fuel consumption as well.
Our engine and ECU concept (powerpack) meet the requirements of the automotive industry: q Reduced installation space and weight q Reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions q Vehicle segments from compact cars to SUVs All our electrical steering system needs is an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) – depending on the vehicle segment, the power of the electric motor is adjusted. This way, our power pack can be used in vehicles ranging from compact cars to off-road vehicles. The system does not require any hydraulic oil and does not have any high-maintenance components. In the future, it will also be possible for manufacturers to forgo installation of a separate steering angle sensor.
Washer Systems – spraying forcefully for a clear view and bright lights Our cleaning systems are available as components or complete systems. These products are geared to the requirements of the vehicle manufacturer and the conditions under which they will be installed. Our hydraulic headlamp cleaning system is based on a mechanical design, meaning that it does not require any additional controls. That makes it especially economical. Systematic use of adjustable nozzles reduces consumption of water and cleaning agents, with the result that the water reservoirs require less space to install. Headlamp cleaning is required by law for xenon lights.
Potential Energy Savings
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Electronic Power Steering
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Toward the Accident- and Inju ry-Preventing Car: ContiGuard® Maximum driving safety is our core business. With ContiGuard®, we integrate active and passive safety systems into an intelligent concept that represents a new dimension in driving safety.
Keeping accidents from occurring in the first place the future will offer drivers greater safety through integrated systems. Driving today has already become significantly safer thanks to active and passive safety systems such as ESC, ABS, airbags, and other restraint systems. The goal of active systems is to help drivers prevent critical situations from arising in the first place. These systems warn the driver about dangers and, if necessary, intervene in steering and braking functions to assist the driver. Passive safety systems protect drivers and passengers in the case of an accident. Our aim is to ensure that in the future, there are no more traffic fatalities or severe injuries.
Integrated Vehicle Safety with ContiGuard ® Crash !
Vision Zero: the new dimension in safety
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Active Safety: All measures to prevent an accident or to minimize the effects of a crash.
In-Crash Passive Safety: All measures to protect the occupants and vulnerable traffic participants against injuries caused by a crash.
ContiGuard® is a crucial step on the way to achieving Vision Zero – a traffic situation in which people are so well protected that traffic fatalities and severe injuries no longer occur. More-intelligent vehicles that avoid accidents and minimize accident-related injuries to vehicle occupants and other road users contribute to meeting this goal. ContiGuard® represents the combined expertise of Continental in active and passive safety systems, from brakes and chassis components to ABS and ESC and even integration of environmental sensors (radar, infrared, and camera systems) and safety telematics. A new dimension in safety has been achieved. The heart of the ContiGuard® system consists of a safety domain controller in the vehicle that, in every traffic situation, calculates the probability of an accident – and uses this information to initiate responses that can prevent an accident completely. If this is not possible, the system tries to minimize the consequences of an accident. For example, brakes are pre-filled, the Brake Assistant is prepared for full braking, the belts are tightened, the windows and sunroof close, and the airbags are also warned ahead of time so that deployment can be controlled optimally.
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The future with ContiGuard® The safety benefits of ContiGuard® : q Significantly reduced stopping distance q Extensive protection from injury to vehicle occupants and pedestrians q Extended, optimized functionality through system integration q Efficient accident prevention or reduction of accident severity In a large number of vehicles, increasingly also in the midrange and compact classes, individual components of the system are already in use. The incorporation of navigation data, the electronic horizon (eHorizon), and an improved driver interface, the so-called HMI (Human-Machine Interface) are opening up new options for ContiGuard ®. In particular, the inclusion of telematic functions (communication between vehicles and between vehicles and the infrastructure) shows a great deal of promise. One impressive example is the lifesaving eCall function, an automatic emergency call that indicates the location and gives a time stamp and analysis of the damage. Combining the camera sensor with distance sensors enables better evaluation of the traffic situation. By classifying other road users, image processing systems will in future also enable emergency braking intervention in response to stationary obstacles such as traffic jam ends.
The system continues to grow: eHorizon We are putting our know-how in the field of vehicle navigation and GPS position location to use with more than just comfort in mind. Navigation system data regarding the further course of the road, including dangerous intersections, tight curves, and physical settings that might give rise to accidents, for example with some stretches of road passing through forest, can be evaluated and used to assist the safety systems. This module is called the eHorizon, or electronic horizon. 40
Human-Machine Interface: providing the driver with optimum information at all times It is critically important to the driver that warning notices be presented to him in such a way that he is able to grasp them and make the right decisions intuitively. Our engineers call this the Human-Machine Interface (HMI). Visual displays in the dashboard instrument cluster or appearing on displays in the center console are nearing their limits because of the large number of different items of information that have to be provided, and at the same time they draw the driver’s eyes off the road. In the developed HMI concept, an intelligent function management module decides what information to display where. Acoustic warning signals and addressing the driver directly via speech are also possible.
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Quality Without Compromise Quality increases the value of our company. Quality determines the satisfaction of those connected with our business. Our customers We convince them with our performance and innovation. We supply them with flawless products and services to their highest satisfaction. Our suppliers The reliability and quality of their performance is a pre-requisite for successful co-operation. Our employees We encourage their capabilities and personal development through recognizing their performance. Their commitment and competence secures our success. Our shareholders We strive for continuous economical success and growth, thereby justifying their trust. Quality is a core competence and the foundation of every success. Our path to the continuous improvement of quality is the Q.BIC initiative.
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Locations in Germany Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG Headquarters Chassis & Safety; Development center and production of electronic brake systems P.O. Box 900120 60441 Frankfurt a.M. Guerickestrasse 7 60488 Frankfurt a.M. Phone + 49 - 69 -7603 -1 Fax + 49 - 69 -761061 Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG Production of brake calipers, brake cylinders, brake hoses and air suspension systems P.O. Box 1560 38516 Gifhorn Alfred-Teves-Strasse 11 38518 Gifhorn Phone + 49 - 5371- 83 - 0 Fax + 49 - 5371- 3003
Lindau location
Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG Production of brake calipers P.O. Box 63 55492 Rheinboellen Teves Strasse 55494 Rheinboellen Phone + 49 - 6764 -10 -1 Fax + 49 - 6764 -10 - 204 ContiTech Schlauch GmbH Production of brake hoses Continentalstraße 3 – 5 34497 Korbach Phone + 49 - 5631- 581638 Fax + 49 - 5631- 581273 Continental AG Development of air suspension systens Jaedekamp 30 30419 Hanover Phone + 49 - 511- 976 - 01 Fax + 49 - 511- 938 - 81770
Headquarters of the Chassis & Safety Division in Frankfurt a.M.
A.D.C. Automotive Distance Control Systems GmbH Development of driver assistance systems Kemptener Strasse 99 88131 Lindau Phone + 49 - 8382 - 9699 - 0 Fax + 49 - 8382 - 9699 -19
Continental Safety Engineering International GmbH Product validation and integration Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 9 63755 Alzenau Phone + 49 - 6023 - 942- 0 Fax + 49 - 6023 - 942-133
Continental Automotive GmbH Development of driver assistance systems Peter-Dornier-Strasse 10 88131 Lindau Phone + 49 - 8382 - 2771-100
Continental Automotive GmbH Administration and development of chassis components Sodener Strasse 9 65824 Schwalbach Phone + 49 - 6196 - 87- 0 Fax + 49 - 6196 - 86571
Continental Automotive GmbH Passive Safety & ADAS Administration and development Osterhofener Strasse 19 93055 Regensburg Phone + 49 - 941-790 - 3852 Fax + 49 - 941-790 - 5457 46
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Locations in Europe
Veszprém location, Hungary
Slovakia
Continental Teves Portugal Sistemas de Travagem, LDA. Production of brake calipers Parque Industrial das Carrascas Estrada National 252 km 11 2950 - 402 Palmela (P) Phone + 351- 21- 238 -7500 Fax + 351- 21- 238 - 3830
Continental Automotive Systems Slovakia s.r.o. Development and production of brake calipers Cesta ku Continentalu 8950/1 960 01 Zvolen (SK) Phone + 421- 45 - 5318112 Fax + 421- 45 - 5318110
Belgium
Great Britain
Romania
Continental Benelux S.A. Production of electronic brake systems and wheel speed sensors Generaal de Wittelaan 5 2800 Mechelen (B) Phone + 32-15 - 289511 Fax + 32-15 - 289509
Continental Teves UK Ltd. Production of brake calipers and Duo-servo brakes Waun-y-Pound Industrial Estate Ebbw Vale (Gwent) NP3 6PL South Wales (GB) Phone + 44 -1495 - 350350 Fax + 44 -1495 - 350351
Continental Automotive Romania S.R.L. Calea Martirilor 1989 nr. 1 300724 Timisoara (RO) Phone + 40 - 256 - 251-100 Fax + 40 - 256 - 294 - 455
Czech Republic Continental Teves Czech Republic, s.r.o. Development and production of boosters and brake cylinders Hradecka 1092 50601 Jicˇín (CZ) Phone + 420 - 493 - 589 -111 Fax + 420 - 493 - 589 - 210 Continental Czech Republic, s.r.o. Horni Adrsˇpach 109 54942 Adrsˇpach (CZ) Phone + 420 - 491- 589 -111 Fax + 420 - 491- 589 -174
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Hungary Continental Teves Hungary Kft. Development and production of wheel speed sensors Házgyári út 6 – 8 8200 Veszprém (H) Phone + 36 - 88 - 540100 Fax + 36 - 88 - 540109
Spain (Joint Venture) FIT Automoción, S.A. Production of brake calipers B° San Juan s/n, Aptdo. 80 20570 Bergara (Gipuzcoa) (E) Phone + 34 - 943 -769044 Fax + 34 - 943 -769156 Sweden Continental Teves AG & Co. oHG Arvidsjaur Test Center Fack 44, 93321 Arvidsjaur (S) Phone + 46 - 960 - 55400 Fax + 46 - 960 - 55401
Our Swedish winter test center in Arvidsjaur
Italy Automotive Products Italia (SV) S.r.L. Development and production of drum brakes Corso Marconi, 160 17014 Cairo Montenotte Savona (I) Phone + 39 - 019 - 5071-1 Fax + 39 - 019 - 5071- 242 49
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Locations in the Americas Brazil Continental do Brasil Produtos Automotivos Ltda. Development and production of brake calipers, drum brakes, Duo-servo brakes, brake cylinders, boosters, regulators and brake hoses Av. Duque de Caxias 2422 Jardim Santa Lucia 13224 - 970 Várzea Paulista Sao Paulo (BR) Phone + 55 -11- 4596 - 8000 Fax + 55 -11- 4596 - 8181 Mexico Continental Automotive Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Production of wheel speed sensors Paseo de los Industriales Oriente No 700 Parque Industrial FIPASI Carretera Silao Irapuato Km. 5,3 C.P. 36100 Silao Gto. (MEX) Phone + 52- 472-722 -7700 Fax + 52- 472-791- 0039
Continental Automotive Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Las Colinas location Development and production of boosters Paseo de las Colinas 219 Parque Industrial y de Negocios, Las Colinas C.P. 36270 Silao Gto. (MEX) Phone + 52- 472-722- 8100 Fax + 52- 472-722- 8191 Continental Automotive Mexicana S.A. de C.V. Production of electronic brake systems and electronic components and systems for occupant safety Av. Ignacio Allende Lot 20 Parque Industrial Cuautla C.P. 62743 Cd. Ayala Morelos (MEX) Phone + 52-735 - 354 - 8301 Fax + 52-735 - 354 - 8305
Cuautla location, Mexico
Auburn Hills, our American headquarters and development center
USA Continental Teves, Inc. NAFTA Headquarters and development center One Continental Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (USA) Phone +1- 248 - 393 - 5300 Fax +1- 248 - 393 - 5301 Continental Teves, Inc. Brimley Test Center 9301 S. M-221 Brimley, MI 49715 (USA) Phone +1- 906 - 248 - 6700 Fax +1- 906 - 248 - 6855 Continental Teves, Inc. Production of electronic brake systems and actuators 13456 Lovers Lane Culpeper, VA 22701 (USA) Phone +1- 540 - 825 - 4100 Fax +1- 540 - 825 - 2366
Continental Teves, Inc. Production of electronic brake systems 1103 Jamestown Road Morganton, N.C. 28655 (USA) Phone +1- 828 - 584 - 4500 Fax +1- 828 - 584 - 5303 Continental Teves, Inc. Werk Henderson Production of brake calipers One Quality Way Fletcher, N.C. 28732 (USA) Phone +1- 828 - 654 - 2000 Fax +1- 828 - 654 - 2050 Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc. 2400 Executive Hills Blvd. Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (USA) Phone +1- 248 -209 - 4000 Fax +1- 248 -209 - 5625 Continental Automotive Systems US, Inc. 4685 Investment Drive Troy, MI 48098 (USA) Phone +1- 248 -764 - 6400 Fax +1- 248 - 209 -7580
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Locations in Asia China (VR) Continental Automotive Systems Management Co. Ltd. Asia Headquarters 6F Jiushi Tower Adjoining Building 28 Zhongshan Nan Road 200010 Shanghai (CHN) Phone + 86 - 21- 3889 - 3889 Fax + 86 - 21- 6330 - 2335 Continental Automotive Systems Shanghai Production of electronic control units for electronic brake systems 1611 Yecheng Road, Jiading, 201821 Shanghai (CHN) Phone + 86 - 21- 3916 - 3916 Fax + 86 - 21- 6952 -7270
SABS R&D Center, Shanghai
Shanghai Automotive Brake Systems Co., Ltd. (SABS) Headquarters and Shanghai plant; Development and production of electronic brake systems, brake calipers, boosters and brake cylinders 915 Ye Cheng Lu Jiading Industrial Zone Shanghai 201821 (CHN) Phone + 86 - 21- 3916 - 3311 Fax + 86 - 21- 3916 - 3333 Continental Automotive Systems Changshu Co., Ltd. 58 Dongnan Road, CSEDZ 215500 Changshu, Jiangsu (CHN) Phone + 86 - 512- 5235 - 8818 Fax + 86 - 512- 5235 - 8808
Gurgaon location, India
Continental Teves Corporation LYG Co., Ltd. (JV) Songtiao, Lianyungang City 222006 Jiangsu Province (CHN) Phone + 86 - 518 - 5151-735 Fax + 86 - 518 - 5151- 454 Shanghai Automotive Brake Systems Co., Ltd. (SABS) Heihe Winter Test Center Heihe Ka Lun Shan Lin Chang 164300 Hie Long Jiang (CHN) Phone + 86 - 456 - 821- 0933 Fax + 86 - 456 - 821- 0933 Continental Automotive Systems Divisions Hong Kong Office Room 503, Silvercord Tower 1, 30, Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong (CHN) Phone + 852 - 237- 88138 Fax + 852 - 237- 55990
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India Continental Automotive Components (India) Pvt. Ltd. Sales office and production of sensors Plot 16, Sector V, IMT Manesar Gurgaon, 122050 Haryana (IND) Ph. + 91-124 - 229 -1430 - 37 Fax + 91-124 - 4366 -154 Continental RICO Hydraulic Brakes India Private Ltd. 38 KM Stone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Gurgaon 122001 Haryana (IND) Phone + 91-124 - 2873000 Fax + 91-124 - 2873100
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Locations in Asia Japan Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Headquarters Technowave 100 Bldg. 15F 1-1-25 Shin-Urashimacho Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa 221- 0031 (J) Phone + 81- 45 - 444 - 3600 Fax + 81- 45 - 444 - 3640 Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Continental Engineering Center 1-1- 23 Shin-Urashimacho Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa 221- 0031 (J) Phone + 81- 45 - 444 - 3600 Fax + 81- 45 - 444 - 3640
Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Asahi R&D Center 9163 -13 Kamakazu, Asahi, Chiba 289 - 2505 (J) Phone + 81- 479 - 60 -1550 Fax + 81- 479 - 60 -1803 Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Production of electronic brake systems 8000 Nakaze Hamakita-ku, Hamamatsu Shizuoka 434-0012 (J) Phone + 81- 53 - 588 - 3399 Fax + 81- 53 - 588 - 5100 Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Production of hydraulic brake systems 1- 3 - 30 Takayadai Higashi-Hiroshima Hiroshima 739 - 2117 (J) Phone + 81- 82- 491- 2345 Fax + 81- 82- 491- 2311
Continental Engineering Center, Yokohama
Asahi R & D Center
Continental Automotive Corporation (JV) Monbetsu Test Center 27 Numanoue, Monbetsu, Hokkaido 099-6241 (J) Phone + 81-158 - 26 - 9030 Fax + 81-158 - 26 - 9037 Continental Automotive Japan KK Headquarters Technowave 100 Bldg. 15F 1-1-25 Shin-Urashimacho Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama Kanagawa 221- 0031 (J) Phone + 81- 45 - 444 - 4131 Fax + 81- 45 - 444 - 4397 Korea Continental Automotive Korea Ltd. 7th Floor, KRTSA Building 300 -11, Yomgok-dong Seocho-ku, Seoul (ROK) Zip Code: 137-789 Phone + 82 (2) 2192- 6536 Fax + 82 (2) 569 - 8949
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Philippines Continental Automotive Systems 16 Ring Road, LISP2- SEZ Barangay La Mesa Calamba City 4027, Laguna (RP) Phone + 63 - 49 - 545 -1463 Fax + 63 - 49 - 545 -1337 Taiwan Continental Teves Taiwan Co., Ltd. Production of brake calipers and boosters 75 Cherng Gong St., Kuan Tien Ind. District 72004 Tainan (RC) Phone + 886 - 6 - 6989342 Fax + 886 - 6 - 6989135
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