Hydrogen: Powering a Sustainable Future with Continental

As the world transitions to renewable energy, hydrogen is emerging as a key solution for industries facing complex decarbonization challenges. At Continental, we leverage decades of expertise from the oil and gas sector to pioneer hydrogen technologies that drive this transformation. From production to storage and distribution, our material-driven solutions help industries meet sustainability goals while ensuring efficiency and safety. Together, we enable the energy transition and shape a cleaner, hydrogen-powered future.

"We at Continental rely on advanced technologies to ensure the availability of sustainable hydrogen along the entire value chain. We see ourselves as a partner offering solutions for numerous challenges throughout the H₂ value chain associated with the transformation."

Dr. Michael Hofmann
Head of Technology ContiTech

These Properties Characterize Hydrogen

1^st Position

in the periodic system

0.000000031 mm

Molecule size

14.4 x

Lower density than the ambient air

120 kJ/G

Gravimetric energy density

-253° Celsius

Liquid hydrogen

700 bar

Transport at up to

"Our solutions can solve challenges along the entire hydrogen value chain, from production to transportation, storage, distribution and usage in fuel cells. We have begun our journey in energy transition. Already today, we offer several prototypes for various H₂ applications, and cooperation with scientific institutions and universities are in progress."

Piero Mancinelli
Head of Techcenter Hydrogen Technologies

"Permeation resistance, antistatic properties and high pressures are challenging and requiring special material requirements. That's why we combine our broad material expertise to tailor elastomers, thermoplastics and metals for H₂ applications."

Dr. Jens Högermeier
Head of Research and Development

Your Industry Needs – Our Motivation

Hydrogen is one of the key technologies to drive transformation in industry. Thanks to our broad material expertise, we develop solutions for various businesses.

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Energy management

Energy Management

Whether synthetic fuels, wind energy or hydrogen, the energy mix of the future needs tailored solutions. Our portfolio for energy management is large and continues to grow.

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Passenger cars

Commercial Vehicles

We are a technology partner for manufacturers of commercial and special vehicles in the development of hydrogen applications for heavy-duty transport, agriculture and the construction and mining industries.

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Commercial Vehicles

Passenger Cars

In fuel cell cars, hose line systems, membranes and tanks are among the most important components. In addition, we offer other components, from drive belts to vehicle safety.

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More Investment in Hydrogen Technologies

Five questions to our CEO Philip Nelles about our growth area of hydrogen technologies.

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Two hydrogen atoms set off on their journey

Two Hydrogen Atoms Set off on Their Journey

Hydrogen (H₂) has a lot of potential – but also high requirements. Continental is accompanying the development from its origins to the fuel cell.

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Out of the Old, Comes New

Although all the lights are green for eMobility: in some places, combustion engines will still be with us for a while.

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Why Hydrogen and China are a Great Fit

Interview with Dr. Jenny Yu, China Head of R&D at Continental’s Business Area ContiTech about the past, present and future of hydrogen and fuel-cell technology.

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Fueling the Future

Continental’s material expertise paves the way for hydrogen in aviation and positions us at the forefront of addressing challenges, particularly in the development of specialized products like hydrogen dispensing hoses.

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Our Products for your Hydrogen Application

Marine Hoses for Liquified Ammonia Transfer

Hybrid Hose Solution for H₂ Fuel Dispensing Stations

Suction & Discharge Compensators

"We at Continental rely on advanced technologies to ensure the availability of sustainable hydrogen along the entire value chain. We see ourselves as a partner offering solutions for numerous challenges throughout the H₂ value chain associated with the transformation."