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Geely’s chairman renewed criticism of lithium-based battery-electric vehicles.
The company is touting methanol’s higher energy density as a strategic advantage.
The remarks highlight continued competition over future transport powertrains.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 12, 2026·via interestingengineering.com

Six research teams have two years to produce manufacturable prototypes with four times current lithium-ion energy density
The target of roughly 1,000 Wh/kg would transform military equipment, electric vehicles, aviation, and grid storage
Candidate technologies include lithium-sulfur, solid-state, lithium-air, and advanced silicon anode batteries
The DOE emphasis on manufacturability aims to avoid breakthroughs that cannot scale beyond the laboratory
The initiative reflects a global race for next-generation battery technology with national security implications

DT Editorial Team·Feb 21, 2026·5 min read·via defenseone.com