Press Release
CES 2015: Dynamic eHorizon from Continental
Points to the Future
 eHorizon from Continental becomes the basis for a wide range of vehicle functions, from
optimization of the powertrain to automated driving
 At the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Continental will showcase the
opportunities offered by the cloud-based eHorizon
 Scania trucks with Continental eHorizon technology have already saved over 63 million
liters of diesel
Las Vegas, December 10, 2014. At the CES 2015, international automotive supplier Continental
will showcase the forward looking capabilities of the electronic horizon, eHorizon. Thanks to this
software, fleet operators using Scania trucks have already saved over 63 million liters of diesel
(equivalent to €86 million) since 2012 according to an estimate from Continental. "In principle, the
eHorizon uses map data to give vehicle electronics a glimpse into the future. This allows the
vehicle to adjust to the upcoming route early on and actively reduce consumption," explains
Helmut Matschi, member of the Continental Executive Board and head of the Interior division.
CES 2015: the connected view to the future
At the international CES in Las Vegas January 6 to 9, 2015, Continental will be demonstrating a
new stage in the evolution of the eHorizon, together with its collaboration partner IBM and the
location cloud company HERE. Known as the "dynamic eHorizon," it is connected to the HERE
location cloud with real time digital maps and the IBM connected car cloud. Using IBM Big Data
and Analytics it takes into account dynamic events such as weather, accidents, or traffic jams.
"Thanks to the cloud, the dynamic eHorizon turns the digital map into a high-precision and
constantly up-to-date information carrier that can be used for so much more than just navigation.
With this, we are increasing safety, efficiency, and comfort in trucks and passenger cars," said
Helmut Matschi. At the 2015 CES, Continental will present the dynamic eHorizon as the focal point
of its innovations for displays, access technologies, connectivity, infotainment, driver assistance,
and engine management and will show how these components and systems benefit from
connecting the vehicle to the Cloud.
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-2eHorizon as the basis for numerous applications
Driver assistance systems or actuator behavior such as braking and steering can be prepared for
upcoming traffic situations, long before the vehicle sensors detect the situation. "With the dynamic
eHorizon, we are creating the basis for numerous new applications – from connected powertrain to
automated driving," explains Ralf Lenninger, head of Interior Electronics Solutions at Continental.
For example, if the dynamic eHorizon alerts the driver to the tail of a traffic jam after a bend, an
automated vehicle could gently reduce its speed, rather than initiating full braking once the sensors
have detected the obstacle. "It’s the dynamic eHorizon that makes highly automated driving really
comfortable, as the eHorizon complements the vehicle sensors as an additional source of
information," says Lenninger.
Another interesting application can be found in the optimization of the engine management system
in hybrid vehicles as well as range maximization of electric vehicles. Both HERE’s 3D route profile
and dynamic information about the traffic situation or weather along the way, which may influence
the range of electric vehicles, are assisting here. In addition, hybrid vehicles can drive even longer
without assistance from the internal combustion engine, if the vehicle has dynamic traffic
information. At the CES Continental will showcase this eHorizon use case with the so called 48
Volt Eco Drive System with predictive energy management.
The Cloud as a sensor: how the dynamic eHorizon works
To allow for real-time updates, the dynamic eHorizon uses the data provided by sensors on other
vehicles and additional sources using the Internet. The eHorizon map data is kept available in
HERE’s location cloud, which analyzes real time data from sensors and other dynamic events and
systematically transmits the information to the vehicle so it can adjust its route. Continental is not
only supplying the hardware and intelligence in the vehicle. It is also developing algorithms, which,
on the server side, ensure that information from various sources such as vehicle sensors or
commercial traffic data suppliers can be combined to create one overall picture on the digital map.
"In order to process and analyze the necessary data quantities, we use IBM's scalable IT platform
as well as the high-precision maps and dynamic information from HERE," said Lenninger.
eHorizon software is already having a major impact
With Scania Cruise Control with Active Prediction alone, which has become a standard feature of
Scania trucks, the eHorizon can reduce consumption by three per cent on average. Since 2012
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-3this has led to a saving of over 63 million liters of diesel, 168,000 metrics tons of CO 2, and €86
million in fuel costs. The ehorizon provides the adaptive cruise control system with a threedimensional profile of the route using nothing else than the topographical route data, the HERE
digital map, and the GPS signal saved in the truck. The cruise control system can thus use the
information to automatically adapt the speed of the vehicle to the road ahead, thereby actively
reducing consumption. The estimated reduction in consumption with Scania outlined above is
based on experience from the field gained since the launch of the 2012 system as well as on
driving tests conducted by Continental and Scania. The estimate is also based on the systems sold
between 2012 and November 2014. Other key data included: an average mileage of 150,000 km
per truck per year, an average truck consumption of 35 liters of diesel every 100 km, 2.64 kg of
CO2 emissions per liter of diesel, and a cost of €1.35 per liter of truck diesel.
About the collaboration between IBM and Continental
In 2013 IBM and Continental announced a collaboration agreement that will see the companies
jointly develop fully-connected mobile vehicle solutions for car manufacturers around the world.
Central to the agreement was the development of a highly scalable cloud platform that will enable
automotive manufacturers to deliver a range of new mobile in-car services. eHorizon follows in the
footsteps of this collaboration with the long-term view of the realization of the fully connected
vehicle.
Continental develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner,
the international automotive supplier, tire manufacturer, and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe,
comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2013, the corporation generated sales of approximately
€33.3 billion with its five divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tires, and ContiTech. Continental
currently employs around 189,000 people in 49 countries.
In the Interior division, everything revolves around information management and intelligent transport
systems. The wide range of products for various vehicle categories includes instruments, multifunction
displays and head-up displays, control devices, vehicle access and tire information systems, radios,
infotainment and operating systems, climate control units, telematics solutions and services, software, and
cockpits. All this for a variety of vehicles. Interior employs over 34,300 employees worldwide and generated
sales of approximately €6.6 billion in 2013.
Contact for journalists
Sebastian Fillenberg
External Communications
Continental / Interior division
Sodener Strasse 9
65824 Schwalbach am Taunus, Germany
Phone: +49 6196 87-3709
sebastian.fillenberg@continentalcorporation.com
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