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        "id": 1674559,
        "msgid": "geely-continues-to-develop-methanol-claims-it-is-lighter-than-electric-vehicles-1776077567",
        "date": "2026-04-13 16:41:00",
        "title": "Geely Continues to Develop Methanol, Claims It is Lighter than Electric Vehicles",
        "author": "Azwar Ferdian",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Chinese automaker Geely is reaffirming its commitment to developing vehicles powered by methanol as an alternative fuel, highlighting its superior energy density and lighter weight compared to battery electric vehicles. This approach is seen as more efficient for heavy-duty commercial transport, despite the rapid global growth of EVs. The Chinese government's July 2024 green economy transition policy supports such innovations by promoting infrastructure for methanol and other alternative energies alongside electric charging networks.",
        "content": "<p>HANGZHOU, KOMPAS.com \u2013 The Chinese automaker Geely has reaffirmed its\ncommitment to developing vehicles using the alternative fuel methanol.\nThis move is notable, given the simultaneous rapid growth of battery\nelectric vehicles both in China and globally. For context, methanol is\nthe simplest form of alcohol. The clear liquid is easily evaporated and\nis commonly used as an industrial solvent, fuel, and antifreeze.\nAccording to Carnewschina, vehicle weight differences are considered an\nimportant factor in efficiency, particularly for certain applications.\nAccording to Li, methanol has an energy density far higher than\nlithium-ion batteries, claimed to be more than ten times greater.\nMoreover, the lighter vehicle weight also impacts more efficient energy\nconsumption, especially for commercial or heavy transport vehicles that\nrequire significant power. Nevertheless, Li acknowledges that battery\nelectric vehicles have developed rapidly and are widely used in China.\nHowever, he believes there is still room for alternative technologies to\ncontinue developing. Government Policy On the other hand, the\ndevelopment of alternative fuels in China is also supported by the\ngovernment, not only for battery electric vehicles or new energy\nvehicles (NEV) such as PHEVs. This is reflected in the policy to\naccelerate the green economic transition released in July 2024. In that\npolicy, the government encourages the construction of various energy\ninfrastructures, from electric charging, battery swapping, to the\ndevelopment of hydrogen and methanol. For a Long Time Geely has been\ndeveloping methanol-fuelled vehicle technology for more than two\ndecades.<\/p>",
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