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Fraunhofer Institute and Continental have been awarded the prestigious Joseph von Frauenhofer Prize for their joint research.

During the 2014 International Motor Show (IAA) Commercial Vehicles in Hanover, Continental presented the first test tires made from dandelion rubber.

Materials researcher Carla Recker wants to help make the dandelion a breakthrough material.

Continental in numbers

Almost every third car in Europe is delivered
with tires from Continental.

575 tests since 2007

454 times we have received the highest recommendation.