Geely Chairman Pushes Methanol Trucks to Solve Long-Haul Emissions
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Li Shufu, chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., has proposed that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight, arguing they offer a practical way to decarbonize a sector where electric and hydrogen options have struggled to gain traction.
Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), submitted the proposal as the country’s top political advisory body convenes in Beijing for the annual “Two Sessions,” saying methanol trucks could help steer the heavily polluting freight industry toward a greener model.
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- Li Shufu proposes promoting methanol-powered trucks in China to decarbonize freight, citing challenges faced by electric and hydrogen vehicles.
- In 2024, road freight made up 72.4% of China’s 57.8 billion tons of cargo, with diesel trucks causing 83% of nitrogen oxide and 90.4% of particulate emissions.
- Methanol trucks are suitable for long distances and cold regions; Li urges building methanol refueling infrastructure and eventually using "green methanol."
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd. is chaired by Li Shufu. Li proposes that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight to decarbonize the sector. Geely's commercial unit, Farizon Auto, already produces methanol-fueled truck models. Li advocates for building methanol refueling stations along major logistics corridors to support this transition.
- Farizon Auto
- Farizon Auto is the commercial-vehicle unit of Geely, chaired by Li Shufu. It produces methanol-fueled truck models. Li Shufu advocates for these trucks as a practical solution to decarbonize medium- and long-distance freight in China, especially in colder northern regions and for routes over 400 km.
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd.
- Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is exploring battery-swapping services for electric trucks. While this approach offers an alternative to other NEV technologies, it demands significant investment in establishing extensive station networks, posing a challenge for widespread adoption in the commercial vehicle sector.
- Bosch
- Bosch is mentioned in the article in the context of "green methanol" production. A report by Bosch states that capturing carbon dioxide from industrial emissions for methanol production would still qualify as "green" because it prevents industrial carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.
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