Conti pushing hybrid, electric car tires to next development level

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HANNOVER, Germany—Continental A.G. is taking development of its Conti.eContact line of tires for hybrid and electrical vehicles to the next level, designing separate tires for the specific needs of hybrids vs. electrical vehicles. Originally launched in 2011, the eContact line was designed to deliver markedly reduced rolling resistance to help extend the range of vehicles dependent on electrical charges. the company said.