U.S., Oct. 2 -- Continental's former Powertrain Division will now operate under the name Vitesco Technologies.

"Our goal is clean and sustainable mobility. That's why we make the core of every vehicle - the drivetrain - smart and electric. I am very pleased about our new dynamic brand identity. It underlines our clear claim to leadership in clean drives, today and in the future," said Andreas Wolf, Chief Executive Officer of Vitesco Technologies.

With Vitesco Technologies' autonomy, Continental is reacting to the rapidly changing requirements for vehicle drives affected by radical change. In part the drastic reduction of emissions is at the top of the political and social agenda around the world.

"Flexibility is the order of the day. F...