Geely deploys methanol-powered driverless tractor in NE China breadbasket
The methanol-powered system is also positioned as an alternative to battery-only agricultural machinery in northern China’s cold climate.
The methanol-powered system is also positioned as an alternative to battery-only agricultural machinery in northern China’s cold climate.
New-energy vehicle sales across the Geely, Lynk & Co and Zeekr brands climbed to 135,591 units, up 8% from a year earlier and 6.5% from the previous month, accounting for 57.7% of total sales.
The company will introduce two models—the Geely E5 electric SUV and the Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid—both of which received five-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP in 2025.
Looking ahead, Geely plans to launch more than 10 new models and technology upgrades in the second quarter.
The model integrates Geely’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities, its G-ASD L4 autonomous driving system, and Caocao’s decade of ride-hailing operational data.
The technology has long been dominated by suppliers such as Infineon Technologies and onsemi, with local suppliers historically accounting for less than 20% of the market.
The results come as Geely marks its 40th anniversary and advances its long-term “One Geely” strategy outlined in the 2024 “Taizhou Declaration.”
Conventional gasoline engines typically operate at around 30%–35% thermal efficiency, while leading hybrid systems from Toyota and peers reach about 40%–41%.
This makes it the second-largest automaker listed in Hong Kong, as investors bet on an aggressive product cycle and advancing electrification technology.
This gesture aligns with government directives from the 2026 lianghui encouraging paid, staggered leave to relieve the strain on working parents and expand employee benefits.