Geely pairs 93 kW methanol engine with electric motor in new hybrid EV

Geely is expanding its Galaxy Starshine 6 lineup with a new methanol plug-in hybrid powertrain, combining a 1.5-liter methanol engine producing up to 93 kW with an electric motor and a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery. This hybrid system aims to offer improved efficiency, extended driving range, and quick refueling with methanol, providing a versatile alternative to conventional gasoline or fully electric vehicles. The methanol hybrid retains the same dimensions as the standard Galaxy Starshine 6 sedan, indicating it fits seamlessly into the existing model lineup. This development underscores Geely’s long-term commitment to alternative fuels, particularly methanol technology, which the company has been researching and testing for over a decade. Notably, in 2022, Geely demonstrated the Methanol Hybrid Emgrand’s capability in extreme cold conditions, highlighting the practical potential of methanol hybrids. While specific performance figures such as total system output and electric-only range for the new methanol hybrid