In Hong Kong, Farizon makes methanol the answer to the EV dilemma

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Geely Farizon has rolled out a new commercial vehicle lineup in Hong Kong, and this time the spotlight is not on battery electrics alone. At the International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo, the brand showcased solutions built around its «methanol-electric plus pure electric» technology roadmap. The display covers public transport, urban logistics, autonomous vehicles, ferry vessels and even emergency power generation.

Hong Kong has become a key showcase for Farizon. The company is already expanding its commercial range there: according to Geely, by the end of 2024 the market had received the Farizon SV Cargo, the H9E light truck and the U12M methanol bus, and in June 2025 the lineup was joined by passenger versions of the Farizon SV, including taxis.

The most intriguing piece is the methanol side. Unlike conventional electric vans saddled with heavy batteries, methanol-electric vehicles use a liquid fuel as the energy source for the electric drivetrain. Geely and Farizon are pushing this scheme for commercial transport, where range, payload, quick refuelling and consistent performance in varied conditions all matter. Farizon previously also showed a methanol-hydrogen electric Super Van with a 2.0-litre turbocharged methanol range extender and a 95-litre tank.

In Hong Kong, Farizon is betting not only on the technology itself but on the local context. The city is actively cutting transport emissions, and public transport is one of the central fronts of decarbonisation. China Daily notes that Hong Kong is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050, and Farizon is showing solutions tailored to urban transport.