[Truck Home Original] As a super clean energy methanol fuel , its cleaner and more environmentally friendly characteristics have enabled its application fields to be expanded to many fields including the automotive industry. The market potential is huge. At the same time, our country is developing It is time to focus on solving the problem of excess methanol production capacity and promote the development of methanol fuel.
Geely , as one of the few car companies in China that has made achievements in the field of methanol vehicles, has been in the field of methanol vehicles for many years. In the commercial vehicle market, Geely has not only deployed methanol light trucks, but also brought the long-range M100 430 The launch of the horsepower methanol tractor can not only enrich its energy strategic products and accelerate its layout, but also help Geely to "change lanes of competition" in the traditional commercial vehicle field and create differentiated products. So what is the strength of this product? Next, the editor will take you to have a good understanding of this model.
is priced at 350,000-380,000 yuan. The exterior and interior design are full of technology.
Why did Geely name its methanol heavy-duty truck Long-range M100? This "M100" is actually related to the methanol fuel standard. This standard is "gasoline mixed with alcohol", "M" represents the proportion of methanol in gasoline, and M100 represents that the proportion of methanol reaches 100%.
In response to the needs of different market segments, the Geely Long-range M100 methanol tractor has three versions, namely the plain version, the mountain version and the regional logistics version. The three versions have different configurations, and the market guide price is 353,000-378,000. Ten thousand yuan.
The vehicle has a strong sense of design in appearance. The design of the front face does not adopt the mainstream design of the large air intake grille of traditional heavy trucks. The trapezoidal decorative panels are arranged in sections on the grille and run through to the side of the body. It looks very... Futuristic.
Geely Yuan's brand LOGO is located in the middle of the front face. The design is simple but also full of beauty. In addition, the LOGO can also illuminate, making it very recognizable.
In terms of lamp units, the lamp units of the Geely Remote M100 adopt a split design, and the daytime running lights are distributed between the upper decorative panels of the headlight lamp units. The shape is extremely unique.
In terms of rearview mirrors, Geely Long Range M100 adopts an integrated rearview mirror design, which can effectively reduce the wind resistance coefficient. The rearview mirror is also equipped with a warning light and two ground mirrors, which can reduce the driver's blind area. The structure of the
vehicle is not much different from the mainstream tractors on the market. The vehicle size is 6950×2550×3690mm, the curb weight is 8.4 tons, and the drive mode is 6×4.
When you open the door and enter the cab, you will find that Geely Yuan M100 has inherited the interior performance standards of Geely passenger cars. The height of the cab is nearly four meters, and the design of the flat floor ensures its internal passability.
The central control of Geely Remote M100 adopts a wrap-around design, with clear console partitions. Behind the gearbox gear lever is the main trailer brake handle, whose layout is basically the same as that of most domestic trucks. The
steering wheel adopts a four-spoke design and is integrated with multi-function buttons, which can realize functions such as Bluetooth answering, trip computer, volume adjustment, cruise control, and multimedia menu control.
The instrument panel adopts a mechanical + LCD screen combination design. It is worth mentioning that the LCD instrument panel of the real vehicle adopts a large-size color screen design. Both the look and feel and the vehicle information that can be displayed are better than ordinary black and white. The LCD screen is much richer and can provide the driver with more detailed data.
In the sleeper area, Geely Yuan M100 adopts a high-roof two-sleeper design, and the width of the lower sleeper is also excellent, which can fully meet the needs of card lovers for long-distance driving. At the same time, in terms of configuration, mainstream configurations such as integrated shock-absorbing seats and a large central control screen are also available. I have to say that the cab design of the Geely Long-range M100 is excellent.
Weichai technology supports the methanol engine power chassis, which is not inferior to the domestic mainstream heavy trucks
According to reports, the engine of Geely Long Range M100 methanol heavy truck is based on Weichai heavy-duty engine, equipped with Geely's own methanol power technology, and the engine B10 has a life span of more than 100 10,000 kilometers, key assemblies such as gearbox, drive axle and other components have the same supporting resources as domestic mainstream heavy truck manufacturers, ensuring the reliability of the vehicle to the greatest extent. The actual displacement of the
engine is 12.54 liters, with a maximum output of 430 horsepower. There is also a 460-horsepower engine for truck enthusiasts to choose from. In terms of displacement and power, there is no gap with other mainstream diesel trucks.
The methanol engine is matched with the Fast 12JSD220TA gearbox, which has 12 gears. The highest gear is the overdrive gear, and the speed ratio is .78. At the same time, Geely Remote also provides Eaton Fuller transmissions for truck owners to choose from. The
drive axle uses a 13-ton single-stage reduction axle, with optional speed ratios of 3.7 and 4.111. The actual speed ratio of the model is 4.111. Perhaps because the early launch areas of the product are mainly in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia and other regions, the performance of this power chain may be more suitable for areas with complex road conditions such as mountainous areas. Through the Truck Home speed calculator, we can conclude that the Geely Long-range M100 can reach a speed of 74-86 km/h within the economic speed range of 1200 to 1400 rpm. As for the
chassis, you can choose between leaf spring suspension and airbag suspension to meet different cargo transportation needs. And the vehicle is equipped with a V-shaped thrust rod to ensure the stability of the axle .
The tire model of the remote M100 is 12R22.5, and the tire brand is Goodyear. In addition, it is also equipped with Kangmai’s 500,000-kilometer maintenance-free wheel ends, which greatly reduces vehicle maintenance costs.
In terms of parts, the oil for methanol engines is common to gas engines. In addition, other parts, such as gearboxes, axles, chassis accessories, etc., are also mature products on the market and can be purchased directly on the market. No need to worry at all.
Methanol fuel has great advantages. The annual fuel cost ratio can save 18% compared to diesel heavy trucks.
After reading the appearance, interior, chassis and power performance of the Geely Long Range M100, let’s take a look at this special clean energy: methanol energy. .
From the perspective of fuel, methanol molecules contain oxygen element . The oxygen element will make the fuel burn more fully and can effectively reduce the production of nitrogen oxides in the exhaust. In addition, according to Geely officials, the emission standards of this engine are far lower than those in the country. The limit value of 5 can directly meet the National 6 emission standards.
In addition, Geely’s methanol engine integrates multiple technologies such as intake supercharging and intercooling, theoretical air-fuel ratio closed-loop control, cooling EGR system, three-way catalytic converter, etc., making it have high performance, low fuel consumption, high reliability, and low fuel consumption. Emissions product advantages.
Long-range methanol heavy trucks also have certain advantages in terms of cost of use. According to previous reports from Truck Home, Geely's methanol M100 tractor has conducted various tests in my country's three high areas, from Turpan to Golmud, a distance of more than 1,400 kilometers. Under light load conditions, the methanol consumption of a methanol heavy truck is about 70L per 100 kilometers. Under full load conditions and under relatively good road conditions, the methanol consumption per 100 kilometers is about 100L.
Compared with fuel, the energy consumption of 100L per 100 kilometers seems to be very high. But don’t forget that the current unit price of methanol fuel is only 1.6 yuan/liter to 1.8 yuan/liter. After calculation, the cost per kilometer under full load is about 1.8 yuan, which still has certain advantages compared to diesel vehicles. Moreover, methanol heavy-duty trucks do not burn urea, which also saves some costs.
Through calculation, the fuel cost of long-range methanol heavy trucks can be reduced by 18% compared with traditional diesel trucks. If calculated based on the annual operating mileage of 150,000 kilometers and the alcohol price of 2,500 yuan/ton, it can save users 45,000 yuan per year.
Of course, methanol machines still have their disadvantages.For example, under the influence of the same situation and factors, the calorific value of methanol is much lower than that of diesel, and the methanol engine uses the ignition mode. Compared with the compression ignition mode of the fuel engine, under the same displacement, the maximum output power of the methanol engine is slightly worse than that of diesel. Diesel engines perform roughly the same as gas engines.
At the same time, because of the flammability of methanol, more methanol needs to be burned if you want to achieve the same cruising range. Fortunately, the Geely Long-range M100 is equipped with a large 620+510L fuel tank design, which is enough to ensure its cruising range.
Methanol fuel will cause the problem of engine cold start being more difficult. Geely Long-range M100 has also been well solved. According to the manufacturer, Geely Long-range M100 will be equipped with a small gasoline tank for low-temperature starting, and is also equipped with An independent methanol heater is installed, which solves the problem of difficulty in cold starting of the engine.
As we all know, methanol fuel is toxic, and once it is leaked, the consequences will be serious. Geely Remote has also solved the problem of methanol fuel toxicity.
According to reports, the fuel tank, fuel lines, etc. of the Geely M100 have undergone professional anti-corrosion treatment. For example, the fuel tank is made of stainless steel. Methanol corrodes aluminum alloys greatly, so it is made of stainless steel, and the inner wall is also made of stainless steel. There is anti-corrosion coating . The other is the fuel pipeline. The pipeline is made of rubber and also has an anti-corrosion coating. The purpose is to prevent methanol from corroding these key parts and causing leakage.
In addition, the filling port of the fuel tank and the inlet and outlet of the fuel pipeline have been treated with leakage prevention. For example, the locking cover of the filling port has been treated with a higher level of leakage prevention than the locking cover of the diesel fuel tank. Can effectively prevent methanol leakage. At the same time, the vehicle is also equipped with a methanol fuel cutoff function. If there is a risk of fuel leakage, the system will automatically detect and quickly cut off the supply of methanol fuel.
● Postscript
We all know that our country is a country with an energy structure that is poor in oil, rich in coal, and low in gas. Methanol is made from coal, and its reserves are relatively abundant. At the same time, methanol has always been a super clean energy source. Encouraged and promoted by the state, the market prospects are indeed broad. However, the biggest problem faced by commercial vehicles powered by methanol is the fuel supply problem. At present, there are very few methanol filling stations in the country. If the problems of fuel supply and filling station coverage can be solved well, methanol will Commercial vehicles may have a bright future. (Text/Zhang Kuangyuan Photo/Truck Home)
