Continental: Expanded Simulation Tool for Fleets to Reduce Costs

Continental has introduced the latest extension of its proven LODC simulation tool, now specifically tailored to the needs of the replacement business.

“The innovative consulting approach Lowest Overall Driving Costs, or LODC for short, aims to offer our customers significant added value through comprehensive after-sales consulting,” says Frank Eckelmann, Head of International Fleet Business EMEA at Continental. “The core idea of the LODC concept is to develop a tailor-made combination of products, services, and solutions through detailed analyses using the simulation tool.”

Focus: Increasing Efficiency and Reducing Costs

In addition to the impacts of Vecto, which were already reliably simulated in the previous version of the tool, the new version expands the focus to other factors that are of great importance in the replacement business: reducing operating costs and optimizing fuel consumption. This allows fleet customers to optimize their tire strategy through precise simulations and achieve significant savings.

“Our customers face the daily challenge of operating their fleets as efficiently and economically as possible,” reports Frank Eckelmann. “With the expansion of our simulation tool, we're offering them an instrument that not only facilitates the right tire choice but also significantly reduces operating costs.”

Comprehensive Consulting

With the expanded LODC simulation tool, Continental's sales team can provide even more targeted advice to fleet customers. It helps identify the most ideal tires for specific operational conditions and predict their impact on fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. With the ContiLifeCycle concept and various digital solutions like ContiConnect, customers can not only improve their environmental footprint but also minimize the overall operating costs of their fleet.