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Hermann Meyer heading Smart City Solutions unit at Continental

Half of the world’s population already lives in cities and, according to the United Nations, this figure will grow to more than two-thirds by 2030. Rising traffic volumes in urban areas will leave their mark on quality of life, and solutions need to be found now in order to prepare of the trend towards greater urbanisation. Intelligent transport and mobility systems are the core focus of the ITS European Congress, which begins today in Strasbourg, and Continental – an event sponsor – will present its vision of how a solution may look. The company also reports that it has created a new unit to oversee this area.

19th June 2017/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin releases ‘Green Paper’ on sustainable mobility

At this year’s Michelin Challenge Bibendum, currently taking place in Chengdu, China, the tyre maker has introduced its so-called ‘Green Paper’, a document on sustainable mobility that contains key proposals to meet the challenges tomorrow may bring. The Green Paper includes a number of recommendations based on lessons learned during the 11 previous Michelin Challenge Bibendum events and the collaborative work of institutions and event partners.

13th November 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

China to host Michelin’s ‘Challenge Bibendum’ in November

Company News, International News

It’s back after an absence of three and a half years – between 11 and 15 November the Michelin Challenge Bibendum returns. This time the sustainable mobility action takes place in Chengdu, China; the choice of location was announced at a joint press conference by the Michelin Group and the Chengdu municipal government. The five-day event will mainly take place at the Chengdu International Intangible Culture Heritage Exposition Park and will follow the theme of “Innovation in Mobility at the Heart of Growth & Urban Well-being.”

3rd April 2014/by Tyrepress Editors

Marchionne continues as ACEA President

Career Tracks

The Board of Directors of the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) have elected Sergio Marchionne, CEO of Fiat S.p.A., as the association's President for 2013 – his second consecutive term heading the association.

10th December 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

2011 a bumper year for graduate recruits at Conti

News

Earlier this year, Continental announced it would hire around 1,500 university graduates and young professionals for its global operations. The German tyre and automotive technology maker ended up hiring more than three times this amount – Continental reports that some 5,500 graduates and young professionals joined its ranks during the course of the year. This intake represents a substantial increase over last year, and Conti says hiring a larger number of graduates is part of its “ongoing efforts to invest in fresh knowledge and new ideas” which will, in turn, increase its innovative prowess.

13th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti seeking 1,500 new graduates in 2011

News

This year Continental intends to hire around 1,500 university graduates and young professionals worldwide, for both its tyre and other automotive businesses. Announcing Conti’s planned intake for 2011, the company’s Executive Board member for Human Resources, Heinz-Gerhard Wente said some 400 from this total would be based within Germany. Recruits with engineering and natural science majors are particularly sought after, however the company will also take on business and economics graduates – Conti says recruits with a commercial background will account for approximately 300 of the 1,500 new positions, while the remainder will join the 30,000 or so engineers that currently work in various areas of production and research & development at Continental.

2nd February 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone’s Hispania Burgos Plant wins Mobility Week Award

News

European Mobility Week is an EU backed awareness raising campaign aiming at “sensibilising citizens to the use of public transport, cycling, walking and at encouraging European cities to promote these modes of transport and to invest in the new necessary infrastructures.” Held between September 16 and 22, the 2010 event attracted the attention of national and local authorities throughout the region, and cities and businesses that excelled in a particular area were awarded for their accomplishments. One such award recipient is Bridgestone, whose Hispania Burgos Plant won Spain’s European Mobility Week Award for “Best Practices”. This award, the tyre maker comments, recognises Bridgestone’s policies in the area of sustainable mobility and its commitment to raising awareness for the impact of how we move on both the environment and quality of life generally.

7th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

FIA Accepts Michelin WRC Tyre Supply Bid

News

On September 14 Michelin gave confirmation that the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has accepted Michelin’s application to supply tyres for the World Rally Championship from 2011 onwards. Michelin will thus return to the championship following a six year absence and supply its partners with Michelin brand rally tyres. The French manufacturer chose to apply for WRC tyre supply following the FIA’s decision to open the championship to more than one tyre manufacturer and by the likelihood of a change in regulations.

15th September 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

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