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Geely Holding launches world's first green methanol race car
Who/What: Geely Holding Group unveiled the world's first single-spec race car powered by green methanol, which is build on the Xingyao 6 model.
When/Where: March 20, 2026, at 2026 Shenzhen International Performance Car & Customized Vehicle Exhibition.
Why it matters: Marks the first time Geely's 20+ years of methanol technology is applied to motorsports, pioneering a new model combining green energy and racing performance.
Key specs:
· Powered by Geely's in-house developed DHE20TDM methanol engine
· Fully compatible with M100 methanol fuel
· Thermal efficiency exceeds 48%, compression ratio 15:1
· Delivers 250 hp and 400 Nm torque
· Offers faster throttle response than conventional gasoline race engines, especially under sustained high-load conditions
Xiaomi EV's new-gen SU7 model secures 15,000 units of fixed orders in 34 minutes of launch
Who/What:Xiaomi EV's new-generation SU7
Date of hitting market:March 19, 2026
Market response:
· 15,000 locked-in orders within 34 minutes
Pricing of three trim levels:
· Standard: 219,900 yuan
· Pro: 249,900 yuan
· Max: 303,900 yuan
Key upgrades (first model refresh):
· Enhanced powertrain, chassis, smart cockpit, and ADAS
· New 4D millimeter-wave radar
· Up to 22,000 rpm motor speed (V6s Plus motor standard across all trims)
Vehicle highlights:
· Length ~5m, wheelbase 3m
· 9 exterior colors / 5 interior themes / 6 wheel designs
Chassis:
· Standard features: double wishbone (front) + five-link (rear)
· Pro/Max: air suspension + CDC adaptive dampers
WeRide enters Slovakia
Who/What:Autonomous driving company WeRide
Announcement date:March 19, 2026
Partnership:Strategic cooperation with ELEVATE Slovakia (national-level initiative)
Significance:
· Slovakia becomes WeRide's 4th European market (after France, Belgium, Switzerland)
· First nation-led, multi-scenario large-scale autonomous deployment project in Europe
· WeRide's global footprint now spans 12 countries and 40+ cities
· Deployment plan:
· Full product lineup:
· Robotaxi (ride-hailing)
· Robobus (public transport)
· Robovan (logistics)
· Robosweeper (sanitation)
· Key partners:
· Ministry of Transport of the Slovak Republic (mobility services)
· Slovak Post (autonomous delivery)
· Bratislava city (smart sanitation)
· Timeline:
· Vehicles arrive: Spring 2026
· Testing begins: H1 2026 in Bratislava
· Expansion to Košice and High Tatras later
· All operations subject to EU and national regulatory approval, progressing toward fully driverless commercialization
