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Farizon GXA-T: Multi-power platform for trucks before launch

With three new truck models, the Geely subsidiary is stirring up the industry: alongside the G-model with pure electric drive, they are introducing the first methanol fuel cell truck and a methanol hybrid truck. The production version of the Farizon "Homtruck" is set to be unveiled in August.

A platform, different drives: On the GXA-T architecture, an electric, a methanol fuel cell, and a methanol hybrid truck from Farizon are available. | Photo: Farizon Auto
A platform, different drives: On the GXA-T architecture, an electric, a methanol fuel cell, and a methanol hybrid truck from Farizon are available. | Photo: Farizon Auto
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von Johannes Reichel

The truck subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group, Farizon Auto, has unveiled three new models that showcase a wide range of alternative powertrains. In addition to the purely electric Farizon G Heavy Truck, they presented the Farizon G Heavy Truck with a methanol hybrid powertrain and the Farizon G Heavy Truck with a methanol fuel cell. The new products are based on Farizon's GXA-T architecture, a new intelligent vehicle architecture for heavy trucks with "new energy," as it is called. The new heavy trucks are expected to play an important role in supporting the logistics of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou later this year.

One platform, three drive options

The GXA-T is an exclusive architecture for heavy-duty trucks with new energy that is designed to cover the entire spectrum of heavy-duty applications. Thanks to an "intelligent IT backbone," precise energy management, comprehensive route planning, and intelligent capacity allocation are possible. Based on the architecture, the G-Series can utilize a variety of powertrains to meet the diverse needs of the logistics industry. The purely electric Farizon G uses the central i-MPS powertrain, which is expected to significantly reduce overall operating costs and expand application possibilities. The G Methanol-Hybrid model, as a heavy-duty truck, offers a range of over 1,500 kilometers and aims to enable environmentally friendly operation for long-distance logistics. Leveraging its extensive experience with methanol vehicles, the Geely subsidiary has continuously invested in methanol reforming technologies to produce hydrogen and fuel cells, in order to take a "realistic new path towards global carbon neutrality," as it is called.

"Having already sold 150,000 New Energy Commercial Vehicles, Farizon is working towards the next 150,000 vehicles through continuous technology and business model innovations. In the next five years, we will strive to become the first brand to sell 1,000,000 New Energy Commercial Vehicles," stated Fan Xianjun, CEO of the Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group.

Former Renault Trucks Design Chief Hervé Bertrand, now Vice President and Design Director of the Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group, stated that commercial vehicles are crucial for the sustainable development of the world. Great importance is placed on product durability. This is the simplest way to meet environmental responsibilities. In addition to efficient powertrains and lightweight chassis, aerodynamics is also being optimized. The Geely subsidiary also announced that the series version of its next-generation new energy semi-truck, Farizon "Homtruck", is expected to be unveiled in August. The manufacturer had first unveiled the "Homtruck" concept in 2021, with production start and first deliveries planned for early 2024.

Translated automatically from German.
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