Mumbai, Dec. 5 -- Continental has received the 2019 China Automobile and Parts 'Technology Innovation Award' for its low-odor PVC surface materials. Dr. Jenny Yu, Head of Research and Development (R&D) for Continental's surface materials in China, won the Automotive Innovation Leadership Award, which recognized her years of dedication to research and development activities and outstanding leadership in the field of material development. Both awards were presented by Automobile & Parts, one of the leading industry magazines in China.

As market demands for more parts that can potentially be smelly, Chinese OEMs have increased their odor standards for automotive parts. With extensive experience in odor reduction, the China technical team of C...