Geely is known to be one of the car brands that pursue the advancement of methanol vehicle technologies. The Chinese automaker wants to develop eco-friendly alternatives such as methanol especially now that the market is shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs), whatever the outcome may be.
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Now, Geely is expanding its methanol technologies in Europe in collaboration with Circle K Denmark, Aalborg University, and Fonden Green Hub Denmark. Together, the partnership is conducting a 15-month test and demonstration trial for green e-methanol fuel and methanol vehicles in Denmark.
Part of the collaboration is the use of two methanol versions of the Geely Emgrand and a Farizon M100 heavy truck which were provided to the car brand’s Danish partners for testing. These vehicles will promote the use of green e-methanol and green mobility in Europe where strict emission regulations are imposed.
Geely Emgrand
The reason why Geely chose Denmark is because of the country’s reputation as a global leader in sustainability, pledging to reduce its carbon emission by 70 percent by 2030. But despite that, the country is still facing issues of renewable energy as it is weather dependent, making it prone to fluctuations.
As such, the use of green methanol is an optimal solution for Denmark to store renewable power. The Geely Emgrand achieved an average well-to-wheel emissions of 46g of CO2 per km, which is lower than EVs in most countries. Geely said that it will undergo EU certification for its methanol vehicles in the future in support of carbon neutrality.
Farizon M100
Many car brands have started to unveil their electrification plans including Geely-owned Volvo which aims to go all-electric by 2030. Geely isn’t giving up on non-EV alternatives such as methanol technologies as it shares a common sustainable goal with electrification. Green methanol is now available and can be built quickly at a minimal cost.
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Know more about Geely Emgrand 2024
The Geely Emgrand is a five-seater subcompact sedan. For those unaware, this model is now in its fourth generation, and its first-gen model was initially launched way back in 2010.
Locally, the Emgrand has three variants. The entry-level Emgrand S is priced at Php 753,000, the mid-spec Emgrand Comfort is priced at Php 945,000, and the top-spec Premium retails at Php 999,000.
Under the hood, the Philippine-spec Emgrand uses a 1.5-liter engine capable of making up to 102 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. The said engine is then paired with a continuously variable transmission. Power is sent to its front wheels.
The Geely Emgrand sedan competes against the likes of the Toyota Vios, Suzuki Ciaz, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, Honda City, Mg 5, Nissan Almera, Changan Alsvin, among others.
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Geely Emgrand Launch
The fourth-gen Geely Emgrand made its debut in May 2021. Geely Philippines then officially launched the said model online on February 25, 2022.
Geely Emgrand Exterior
Style-wise, the Geely Emgrand, assumes a sleek and dignified exterior. It isn’t leaning towards sportiness, but it won’t look out of place when parked beside executive sedan models.
Size-wise, the Philippine-spec Emgrand has a length of 4,638mm, a width of 1,822mm, and a height of 1,460mm. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,650mm, as well as a ground clearance of 122mm.
Safety and Technology
For on-board entertainment, the Emgrand comes standard with an eight-inch touchscreen headunit with smartphone mirroring software. The Emgrand Premium then gets six speakers, while the Comfort trim gets four speakers.
Safety-wise, the top-spec Premium variant comes with front airbags, front side airbags, and side curtain airbags. Both the Comfort and the Premium trims are equipped with anti-lock braking, traction, and stability control, hill-start assist, cruise control, parking sensors, and a rear parking camera.
All trims also come with a tire pressure monitoring system, speed-sensing door locks, and an engine immobilizer.
Geely Emgrand Interior
Like other subcompact sedans in the Philippines, the Emgrand is able to seat up to five. The top-spec Premium then has a digital gauge cluster, a sunroof, leatherette and suede seats, a power-adjustable driver's seat, and an electronic air-conditioning system.
The local version also comes with a flat-bottom steering wheel, plenty of soft-touch surfaces, and a roomy rear cabin.
Geely Emgrand Chassis
The Geely Emgrand is based on Geely’s B-segment Modular Architecture. It shares this platform with the Geely Coolray, and many other Geely products.
Like other subcompact sedans in the Philippines, the Emgrand assumes a front-engine, front-wheel-drive model. For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a torsion beam for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels.
Both the Comfort and the Premium Emgrand trims also come with an electronic parking brake with an auto brake hold function.
Geely Emgrand Engine
For engines, the Geely Emgrand will use a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine. It can make up to 102 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a CVT.
Geely Emgrand 2024 Price List
Let's check out the Geely Emgrand 2024 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Geely Emgrand S 1.5 MT | ₱753,000 |
| Geely Emgrand Comfort 1.5 CVT | ₱945,000 |
| Geely Emgrand Premium 1.5 CVT | ₱999,000 |
₱ 753,000 - ₱ 999,000
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