Continental Tire to Exclusively Supply 'EcoContact 7' for Renault's New Electric Vehicle 'Twingo'

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Continental Tire will exclusively supply the 18th-inch 'EcoContact 7' as original equipment (OE) tires for Renault's new all-electric compact car, 'Twingo'.

The new Twingo is an electrified version of the city compact car first launched in 1992. Based on a compact body and electric powertrain, it is a vehicle specialized for urban driving. Due to the characteristics of electric vehicles, high energy efficiency and low-noise performance are required.

According to Continental Tire, the 18th-inch EcoContact 7 standardly mounted on the Twingo has achieved top grades in both energy efficiency and driving noise categories in the EU tire label evaluation. To reduce internal tire friction and rolling resistance, a dedicated rubber compound and 'Smart Energy Casing' technology have been applied. To improve aerodynamic performance, an 'Aerodimple' structure inspired by the surface pattern of golf balls was introduced to organize airflow behind the tire, and a 'Silent Pattern' tread design was adopted to reduce noise generated during low-speed urban driving.

This supply is an extension of the collaboration between Continental and Renault Group on developing high-efficiency electric vehicle tires. Continental has participated as a technology partner in Renault Group's development and innovation platform, 'Garage Futurama'. The two companies jointly developed high-efficiency tires by combining tread compounds, sidewall designs, and tire structures tailored to Renault's requirements based on the EcoContact 7.

Niko Kyriazopoulos, Managing Director of Continental Tire Korea's replacement tire division, emphasized that as electric vehicle adoption expands, the importance of tires supporting energy efficiency and quietness is increasing. He stated that the EcoContact 7 will provide a comfortable driving environment through its low rolling resistance and low-noise performance.

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