DOK-ING XD
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The DOK-ING XD is a small Croatia
n three-seat electric
city
concept car created by DOK-ING
. The name XD comes from oddly shaped rear lights ("X" shaped) and "D" beginning letter of the company's name. XD can travel over 250 km on a single charge with lithium iron phosphate batteries
. The car has a low drag coefficient
factor of only 0.35. Other features include 360 degree airbags, an integrated safety system for electric stability, ABS brakes and power steering
. The XD4 can go from 0–100 km in 4.2 seconds. Currently, the only planned non-Croatian part will be the 32 kWh battery which can go for 200-250 kilometers with a charge time of between three and eight hours. The first prototype was completed at the beginning of 2010 and serial production is predicted to start in 2012. DOK-ING first exhibited the car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
DOK-ING
is a privately owned Croatia
n company, established in the late 1991 for the production of robotic Unmanned Ground Vehicle
s (UGV's) for unexploded ordinance removal, firefighting, and underground mining.
announced that mass production would commence and all XDs would be factory fitted with OZ wheels. Later in 2010, DOK-ING
unveiled a topless XD made in collaboration with computer company Lenovo The vehicle was fitted with Lenovo components and is said to go into production in 2012.
DOK-ING
unveiled a production prototype XD at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and announced the two XD models: the XD2 and XD4, with 2 and 4 motors respectively. 0-100 km (0-60 miles) is achieved in 7.5 seconds for the XD2 and 4.2 seconds for the XD4. The body is made of Kelvar and carbon fibre upon an aluminium space frame
. The same vehicle was later displayed at the 2011 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show where more production details were revealed; DOK-ING intends to produce 1,000 units per year with a retail price or $80,000 according to the New York Times or $108,000 according to Fox News.
hopes to find a foreign investor(s) for production to take place, however DOK-ING
chairman, Vjekoslav Majetić, confirmed that at least 5 bids have been made for collaboration at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Foreign Investment will pay for employment of 200-300 Croatian workers and upgrading of production facilities for mass production. If DOK-ING
cannot find a European investor(s), DOK-ING
will look for a Chinese investor, and production will be moved to China. If a Chinese investor is not found either, DOK-ING
will build the cars on order. 50 orders from Croatian customers have already been accepted and estimated build-to-order production figures are 50 vehicles per year. The first order was by Mr Todoric Agrokor
, who also specified every optional extra. The original XD concept costs roughly $40,000 but if mass production starts, the price is estimated to fall to roughly $26,000. Currently, the Croatian Government has pledged funding for the project.
, a Mclaren F1
-style seating position and 'x' shaped tail lights. The car was announced in 2009 after four years of development.
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n three-seat electric
Electric vehicle
An electric vehicle , also referred to as an electric drive vehicle, uses one or more electric motors or traction motors for propulsion...
city
City car
A city car is a small car intended for use primarily in an urban area.City cars are sold worldwide and most automotive industry manufacturers have one or two in their line-up. In North-America city cars are often referred to simply as "subcompacts" alongside the superminis. These kind of cars...
concept car created by DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
. The name XD comes from oddly shaped rear lights ("X" shaped) and "D" beginning letter of the company's name. XD can travel over 250 km on a single charge with lithium iron phosphate batteries
Lithium iron phosphate battery
The lithium iron phosphate battery, also called LFP battery, is a type of rechargeable battery, specifically a lithium-ion battery, which uses LiFePO4 as a cathode material.-History:...
. The car has a low drag coefficient
Drag coefficient
In fluid dynamics, the drag coefficient is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment such as air or water. It is used in the drag equation, where a lower drag coefficient indicates the object will have less aerodynamic or...
factor of only 0.35. Other features include 360 degree airbags, an integrated safety system for electric stability, ABS brakes and power steering
Power steering
Power steering helps drivers steer vehicles by augmenting steering effort of the steering wheel.Hydraulic or electric actuators add controlled energy to the steering mechanism, so the driver needs to provide only modest effort regardless of conditions. Power steering helps considerably when a...
. The XD4 can go from 0–100 km in 4.2 seconds. Currently, the only planned non-Croatian part will be the 32 kWh battery which can go for 200-250 kilometers with a charge time of between three and eight hours. The first prototype was completed at the beginning of 2010 and serial production is predicted to start in 2012. DOK-ING first exhibited the car at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
is a privately owned Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n company, established in the late 1991 for the production of robotic Unmanned Ground Vehicle
Unmanned ground vehicle
An unmanned ground vehicle is a military robot used to augment the soldiers capability. This type of robot is generally capable of operating outdoors and over a wide variety of terrain, functioning in place of humans....
s (UGV's) for unexploded ordinance removal, firefighting, and underground mining.
Development
In June 2010, DOK-INGDOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
announced that mass production would commence and all XDs would be factory fitted with OZ wheels. Later in 2010, DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
unveiled a topless XD made in collaboration with computer company Lenovo The vehicle was fitted with Lenovo components and is said to go into production in 2012.
DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
unveiled a production prototype XD at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show and announced the two XD models: the XD2 and XD4, with 2 and 4 motors respectively. 0-100 km (0-60 miles) is achieved in 7.5 seconds for the XD2 and 4.2 seconds for the XD4. The body is made of Kelvar and carbon fibre upon an aluminium space frame
Space frame
A space frame or space structure is a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can be used to span large areas with few interior supports...
. The same vehicle was later displayed at the 2011 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show where more production details were revealed; DOK-ING intends to produce 1,000 units per year with a retail price or $80,000 according to the New York Times or $108,000 according to Fox News.
Production
DOK-INGDOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
hopes to find a foreign investor(s) for production to take place, however DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
chairman, Vjekoslav Majetić, confirmed that at least 5 bids have been made for collaboration at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Foreign Investment will pay for employment of 200-300 Croatian workers and upgrading of production facilities for mass production. If DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
cannot find a European investor(s), DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
will look for a Chinese investor, and production will be moved to China. If a Chinese investor is not found either, DOK-ING
DOK-ING
DOK-ING d.o.o is a large Croatian producer of unmanned multi-purpose vehicles established in 1992. DOK-ING is also developing a small electric city car called the XD.-Mine Clearance Vehicles:*MV-4*MV-10-International Users:-External links:* *...
will build the cars on order. 50 orders from Croatian customers have already been accepted and estimated build-to-order production figures are 50 vehicles per year. The first order was by Mr Todoric Agrokor
Agrokor
Agrokor is the largest privately held company in Croatia. Originally founded in 1976 as a company producing flowers and flower seedlings, it greatly expanded their operations in the following decades by acquiring a number of large companies in Croatia and Southeast Europe. The Agrokor group...
, who also specified every optional extra. The original XD concept costs roughly $40,000 but if mass production starts, the price is estimated to fall to roughly $26,000. Currently, the Croatian Government has pledged funding for the project.
Design
Designed by Igor Jurić, the vehicle was fully designed in approximately three months. Some of the design features include scissor doorsScissor doors
Scissor doors are automobile doors that rotate vertically at a fixed hinge at the front of the door, rather than outwardly as with a conventional door.- History :The first vehicle to feature scissor doors was the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo concept car, designed...
, a Mclaren F1
McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 is a supercar designed and manufactured by McLaren Automotive. Originally a concept conceived by Gordon Murray, he convinced Ron Dennis to back the project and engaged Peter Stevens to design the exterior of the car...
-style seating position and 'x' shaped tail lights. The car was announced in 2009 after four years of development.
See also
- Government incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehiclesGovernment incentives for plug-in electric vehicles have been established by several national and local governments around the world as a financial incentive for consumers to purchase a plug-in electric vehicle....
- List of modern production plug-in electric vehicles
- Plug-in electric vehiclePlug-in electric vehicleA plug-in electric vehicle is any motor vehicle that can be recharged from any external source of electricity, such as wall sockets, and the electricity stored in the rechargeable battery packs drives or contributes to drive the wheels...