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China's Geely touts methanol’s '10x' energy advantage over lithium EVs

Geely’s methanol push reopens the debate over what powers the next generation of road transport

Geely chairman Li Shufu is again arguing that methanol deserves a larger role in future mobility, positioning it against battery-electric vehicles by emphasizing energy density and vehicle weight.

Key Takeaways

Geely’s chairman renewed criticism of lithium-based battery-electric vehicles.
The company is touting methanol’s higher energy density as a strategic advantage.

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

Department of Energy Invests in Next-Generation Batteries With Four Times Current Capacity

The Department of Energy is funding six teams to develop batteries capable of delivering four times the energy density of current technology. The teams have two years to produce manufacturable prototypes that could transform applications from military equipment to electric vehicles and grid storage.

Key Takeaways

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

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

Geely’s methanol push reopens the debate over what powers the next generation of road transport

Geely chairman Li Shufu is again arguing that methanol deserves a larger role in future mobility, positioning it against battery-electric vehicles by emphasizing energy density and vehicle weight.

Key Takeaways

Geely’s chairman renewed criticism of lithium-based battery-electric vehicles.
The company is touting methanol’s higher energy density as a strategic advantage.

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

Department of Energy Invests in Next-Generation Batteries With Four Times Current Capacity

Key Takeaways

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

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

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Geely’s methanol push reopens the debate over what powers the next generation of road transport

Department of Energy Invests in Next-Generation Batteries With Four Times Current Capacity

Geely’s methanol push reopens the debate over what powers the next generation of road transport

Department of Energy Invests in Next-Generation Batteries With Four Times Current Capacity