Gasgoo Munich- Geely officially unveiled its next-generation methanol electric hybrid technology on Nov 3, bringing to market the world's first hybrid system capable of running on methanol, gasoline, and electricity, Gasgoo has learned.
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Leveraging five industry-first innovations, the system overcomes three persistent hurdles in methanol adoption: cold starts, material corrosion, and standard verification. Notably, the PHI pre-compression high-energy ignition system enables reliable starts in extreme cold near minus 40 degrees Celsius, while a flexible fuel recognition technology allows for arbitrary mixing ratios of methanol and gasoline through a single filling inlet.
The Geely Galaxy Xingyao 6 EF—the world's first methanol hybrid sedan featuring this powertrain—launched simultaneously. Priced from 76,800 yuan for a limited time, it offers a pure electric range of 230 km and a combined range of up to 1,880 km, with methanol fuel costs dipping as low as 20 yuan per 100 km.
Geely has been developing methanol technology since 2005, investing over 10 billion yuan and accumulating more than 400 patents. The automaker has led or participated in over 20 national and industry standards, establishing a full-chain ecosystem that covers green methanol production, refueling infrastructure, and vehicle manufacturing.
