Research Network Focusing on the Acquisition of Dandelion Rubber Includes Additional Plant Breeder

On November 17, 2021, the German President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded the Zukunftspreis 2021/Federal President’s Award. 

Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH would like to say thank you for the cooperation

Team of Continental, Fraunhofer IME and the University of Münster Nominated for Federal President's Award 

Continental has been researching the industrial use of dandelion rubber since 2011. And there are of course some milestones to be proud of.

Continental Tire made of Dandelion Rubber wins German Sustainability Award

Double award for Continental tires made from dandelion rubber

Golden d&i Award for Continental Bicycle Tire in Dandelion Rubber

Continental Opens “Taraxagum Lab Anklam” Research Laboratory for Dandelion Rubber

Continental installs first machines in Taraxagum Lab Anklam research laboratory

Continental honored by University of Münster for research on dandelion tires

Continental starts construction of “Taraxagum Lab Anklam” research and test laboratory

Plans by Continental for Taraxagum Lab Anklam receive broad support from Anklam town council

Continental Brings Dandelion Rubber to Commercial Vehicles

Continental's "Taraxagum" Project Wins Awards at Automechanika 2016

Continental Builds New Research Facility for "Natural Rubber From Dandelions" in Anklam

Video documentation about the development of dandelion rubber and the continuing industrialization process together with our partners

Natural Rubber from Dandelion Roots Reduces Engine Vibrations

"Natural Rubber from Dandelion" Project: Scientists Awarded Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize 2015

Video: Continental and Fraunhofer Join Forces to Bring Dandelion Rubber to the Roads

Joint project with Fraunhofer Institute, Julius Kühn Institute and Aeskulap - Background and Goals - Potential cultivation areas for dandelion rubber - Our prototype dandelion - Outlook

“We develop sustainability” - A case study from Continental

Continental Wins GreenTec Award 2014 for Dandelion Rubber

Dandelion Rubber from Continental Nominated as One of the Top 3 Projects at the GreenTec Awards 2014

Continental and Fraunhofer Join Forces to Bring Dandelion Rubber to the Roads