In China they are focusing on electric cars but they have a different idea about the future of mobility. There is hope for the purists of the Automotive industry.
The electric revolution has brought the car market of the Country of the Red Dragon closer to our own market. Brands that were not known until a few years ago have begun to gain ground.
The new Chinese car manufacturers are growing, thanks to the new lithium-ion batteries. At least for now they represent a top solution. Will EVs be the future? One of the largest and most technologically advanced countries in the world, China, claims the opposite.
Geely also promises a non-hybrid Emgrand powered by methanol. According to the Chinese major, performance issues in extremely cold environments. Such as Northern Europe or North America, have been solved with the next-gen methanol powertrain.
The Emgrand M100 Hybrid runs on pure electric power at low speeds and uses both electric and methanol power when needed for a combined output of 264 horsepower.
The Green Arrival of E-Fuels
Synthetic fuel, or e-fuels, are made from renewable energy sources with trapped carbon dioxide. Geely’s e-fuel is special because, unlike all hydrogen or electric vehicles. It can run on conventional combustion engines without requiring major infrastructure changes. The hybrid is powered by a 1.8L naturally aspirated methanol engine that delivers 130 horsepower.
How does it work? The 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) Pro connects the engine with the electric motor. The low-speed efficiency uses only electric power to propel the vehicle, ensuring remarkable driving pleasure. The e-fuel reuses carbon emissions, reducing pollution.
This would be a truly green solution compared to Electric car and would allow an investment in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). An Icelandic company that has studied the carbon dioxide produced, naturally, by the volcanic activity of the island.https://youtu.be/4EUWRzgEaug?si=r7BeLvFbrVWm6GcS