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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Automaker Geely unveils new 'super' pickup that's unlike anything you've ever seen: 'Not just another vehicle in the market'
Chinese automaker Geely just dropped a game-changing electric hybrid pickup that's sending shockwaves through the auto world. The new Radar RD6 Super Pickup boasts a record-breaking 620-mile range, lightning-fast acceleration, and enough plug-in power to juice up your campsite — or your neighbor's EV. With its bold design and powerhouse performance, this is no ordinary truck. "Geely's Radar pickup is not just another vehicle in the market; it represents a fusion of advanced technologies designed to transform the driving experience," according to Hina Dinoo, a journalist for the Sustainability Times. This vehicle comes from Radar Auto, a sub-brand of Geely that focuses exclusively on electrified pickups. The RD6 platform has been in development for several years, and the Super version represents a serious leap forward. In a market still dominated by gas-guzzling pickups, the RD6 Super offers a more sustainable — and surprisingly thrilling — alternative. It blends the long-haul endurance of a plug-in hybrid with the zero-tailpipe pollution of electric driving. The truck uses a dual-powertrain setup that includes a 1.5-liter range-extending engine, pushing the total driving range well beyond most EVs on the market. And thanks to its rapid 0-62 miles per hour time of just 6.5 seconds, it's not just built for utility — it's also built for fun. Trucks are often among the least efficient vehicles on the road, but Geely's hybrid design offers a new model for how these high-demand vehicles can go green. Despite concerns about battery production and charging pollution, EVs still outperform gas-powered cars environmentally over their lifetimes. One study from MIT found that gas cars release around 350 grams of carbon pollution per mile, while EVs on the U.S. grid average only 200. Plus, while battery minerals must be mined, we're currently extracting more than 16.5 billion tons of dirty fuels annually, which is far more damaging than the 30 million tons of minerals needed for clean energy. For drivers, the benefits of switching to electric are clear: lower fuel costs, minimal maintenance (no oil changes or fluid flushes), and a quieter ride. Would you ever consider buying a Tesla Cybertruck? Absolutely Never in a million years Maybe if it was way cheaper I already have one Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Installing solar panels at home can drastically cut charging costs. Fueling with solar is cheaper than using public stations or relying on the grid, and EnergySage makes it easy to compare quotes from trusted local installers and save up to $10,000 on your solar setup. "As Geely's Radar makes its mark in the automotive world, it raises intriguing questions about the future of hybrid technology in the pickup segment," said Dinoo. "With its innovative features and diverse applications, could this be the beginning of a new era for utility vehicles?" Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
The Citizen
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Riddara RD6 no longer an EV-only as new plug-in hybrid debuts
Availability to key export markets, which could include South Africa, has been approved. Known as the Radar Horizon King Kong EM-P in China, the export version will again be sold as the Riddara RD6, affixed with the EM-P nomenclature. Image: Supposed to have been shown at the Nampo Agricultural Expo in Bothaville in the Free State last month, which never happened due to apparent shipping delays, Geely-owned Radar Auto has debuted a first-time plug-in hybrid version of the Horizon bakkie in China known as the Horizon King Kong EM-P. The latter suffix also used by Great Wall Motors (GWM) for its King Kong Cannon that sits below the Poer, known locally as the P Series and after its recent facelift, P300, the Horizon King Kong EM-P appears unchanged aesthetically from the electric derivative that has been on-sale in the People's Republic since 2022. Combustion joins EV Renamed Riddara RD6 in export markets, which will soon include South Africa, the plug-in hybrid setup combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 19-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. ALSO READ: Riddara RD6 electric bakkie penned-in for Nampo showing Hooked to a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), the Horizon King Kong EM-P has a combined system output of 260kW/914Nm, which Radar claims will see it get from 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds and in 8.6 seconds with its maximum payload of 1 000 kg in the loadbin. Geely launched the Radar King Kong EM-P pickup truck in China with a starting price of 19,400 USD. To launch overseas as Riddara RD6 EM-P. 👇 May 28, 2025 Able to travel 100 km on the electric hardware alone, based on China's CLTC measurements, the Horizon King Kong EM-P has a combined range of 1 068 km when taking the petrol engine into consideration, and supports vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging of up to 3.3 kW. What has stayed the same Dimensionally, the Horizon King Kong EM-P remains unchanged from the EV with an overall length of 5 260 mm, wheelbase of 3 120 mm, height of 1 865 mm and width of 1 900 mm. A long wheelbase version will, however, also be offered with dimensions of 5 550 mm, a wheelbase of 3 310 mm and the same height and width as the conventional variant. Regardless, both bodystyles have a ground clearance of 225 mm, the same the EV. Claimed loadbin capacity is 1 200-litres, though the figure for the long wheelbase wasn't disclosed. Being all-wheel-drive from the start also means the inclusion of four off-road modes; Snow, Mud, Sand and Off-Road. Inside, the Radar Horizon King Kong EM-P differs little from the EV, bar new instruments inside the 10.2-inch cluster due to the fitting of the combustion engine. The rest of the interior's layout is otherwise identical and will most likely to feature the same assortment of specification items as the electric model. South Africa awaits Now on-sale in China in three variants priced from 139 800 yuan to 159 800 yuan, which directly converts from R346 695 and R396 293, the Radar Horizon King Kong EM-P has been approved for export markets under the Riddara RD6 EM-P moniker from later this year. At present, it remains to be seen whether local importer, Enviro Automotive, will see it fit to offer the plug-in hybrid in South Africa as an alternative to the EV. For the moment, pricing of the latter is unknown, with the only hint being Enviro's promise that it has 'implemented significant price reductions' as a means of making the RD6 a 'compelling and economically sound alternative to [its] internal combustion engine counterparts'. Originally planned for introduction this month, which subsequently became the Nampo no-show, expect more details about the electric RD6 to be announced in due course. Additional information from and NOW READ: Riddara RD6 plugged-in as South Africa's first electric bakkie
