Alexander Klotz He said that the cars of the future will be equipped with computers on wheels that can sense, plan and operate. Continental needs to continuously improve its research and development capabilities to promote innovation.

Mumbai: German automotive components manufacturer Continental has appointed Alexander Klotz as the new head of its Technology Center India (TCI).

As a trusted partner in strengthening Continental’s global R&D capabilities, Klotz it will help TCI enter a new phase of growth, the company said in a statement.

Prashanth Doreswamy, Marketing Director, Continental India and Managing Director, Continental Automotive India “As a technology company, Continental TCII Alexandria, as an R&D center, will continue to invest heavily and its leadership and experience will play an important role. Continue to ensure that the center continues to grow in terms of its capabilities, innovation potential and capacity.

The center currently has approximately 30 million renowned engineers supporting Continental’s global automotive components business.

Founded in 2009 2000 as an in-house development center with a focus on software development, Continental TCI has evolved to support the end-to-end product development value chain from requirements engineering to vehicle manufacturing and delivery. Testing is performed in specific areas such as software, electronics and mechanics.

Adding value by understanding emerging markets and customers, TCI is becoming a center of competence for customized products for the two-wheeler market and BRIC countries.

Today, the R&D center is one of Continental’s three global systems and technology (ST) centers providing high-quality, cost-effective services for engineered solutions for Continental’s three major automotive components: chassis and safety, interior and powertrain.

“TCI is a key contributor to the company’s R&D capabilities and global network,” explains Kurt Lehmann, Continental’s Corporate Technology Director.

The vehicles of the future will be sensed, planned, and operated by computers on wheels, and Continental must continue to strengthen its R&D capabilities to foster innovation, according to Alexander Klotz.

“As a technology company, we are committed to responding to changes in the automotive world in key areas such as safety, cleanliness, smart mobility, and the Mainland TCI Klotz added: “I set ambitious annual growth targets and want to be a part of them.” The center will also offer plenty of opportunities for engineers interested in working on future technologies, from autonomous driving to artificial intelligence, that will define the future of mobility.

Alexander Klotz has more than 155 years of experience in the automotive industry and has held leadership positions focused on R&D and business functions. Most recently, Klotz served as Senior Development Manager for Systems and Technology within Continental. One of the highlights of Klotz’s career was the successful establishment of Continental in 2013, the first Silicon Valley plant year.

In this role, he was instrumental in exploring new automotive businesses by connecting traditional automotive businesses with consumer electronics companies and start-ups. technologies and business models. The Silicon Valley center that Klotz founded is now part of Continental’s San Jose Innovation Center.