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Sensational Croatian electric car launched at the Geneva Motor Show 2010
XD Concept Electric Car that seats three adults and has a powerful electric engine
Vjekoslav Majetić, Croatian entrepreneur, director of Dok-Ing
Nenad Bach enthusiasted with XD Concept in Zagreb
XD Concept electric city-car
Comfortable and zippy electric city-car raised a great interest in Geneva, Switzerland
XD Concept Electric Car
The XD is a concept electric vehicle that seats three adults and has a powerful electric engine that is capable of achieving 0-100 km/hr in 7.7 seconds. The XD combines the most attractive features of a city car in an attractive package. The small length (2.8 meters), comfortable interior (width 1. 7 meters, height 1.6 meters), and performance of a compact sports vehicle (0-100 km/hr in 7.7 seconds) is sure to get the attention of investors and car enthusiasts alike. Let’s not forget that all this comes with 0 CO2 emissions.
In designing the XD, DOK-ING used its experience as a global leader in manufacturing specialized vehicles. Technology developed in manufacturing remote-controlled, diesel, hybrid, and electric powered machines for the demining and underground mining industries proved to be key to finding the right components for the electric car.
95% Croatian product, striving to be 100% Croatian product
Ecological car X:) concept 2 the city - 4 the city
80th International Motor Show - Geneva 2010
The Unavoidable XD
The first Croatian car, a comfortable and spirited urban electric XD concept, except being impossible to overlook in the Green Pavilion of the Geneva motor show (as it is displayed at the very entrance - at the Stand No.1), it is also an unavoidable example of the new automobile concepts which have been presented to the world this year.
Geneva, 5.3.2010 - Among over 60 'vehicles of the future' from all over the world, at the very entrance to the Green Pavilion of the Geneva motor show stands out the Croatian XD concept of the Zagreb Doking. It has been pointed out in organizer's official reports as an example of good approach in electric car concepts, defying the generally established opinion qualifying them as slow and uncomfortable. It has drawn a great attention of both the visitors and investors the very opening day, as reported by a great number of media.
As the beginning of its world debut it looks more than encouraging, it is stressed in Doking. Their vision that the world needs to be presented with an attractive, comfortable and spirited urban car, 'battery powered' of great autonomy, has proved to be right. In this small in length but attractive body of XD, there is a power of the sports car which by a touch screen display may be changed to the economic one suitable for urban driving, when on 100 kilometres its consumption is in the range of mere 7 HRK (1 €) for electric energy, or respectively the cost of one litre of petrol and with one charging it achieves up to 250 km.
Judging by first reactions of the world automobile industry representatives, visitors, the expert public and all those following the Geneva motor show via internet and other media, among the most impressive features of the Zagreb XD is the self-confident appearance of its likable round body, gull-wing doors, unique rear signal lights in the shape of letter 'X' and the spacious interior owing mostly to an interesting disposition of seats - the driver in front in the middle of the car, and the passengers sideways behind him, which gives all of them a lot of space. This is confirmed also by the first results of the opinion survey carried out by Doking both on the motor show as via internet (xdconcept.com).
Although it is a bit early to give a complete estimate of our success among 250 exponents from ca. thirty countries participating at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show, which according to expectations will be visited by over 700.000 spectators, we think that the initial recognition of Croatia as the one among those who offered the automobile world a new fresh idea is a great tribute to our technical and intellectual capital, it is stressed by Doking.
Our hearts greatly rejoiced in reactions of Italian designers, which have been enthusiastic about the emotional design of the organic form of XD to such extent that they would like to have it in their production plants, says Mr. Vjekoslav Majetić, the conceptual creator and chief design engineer of XD and director of Doking, adding: It has been the result of having faith in our own potentials and in our team of young talented experts with hearts same as that of our sportsmen whose fire and enthusiasm makes them win the Olympic medals and beat the 'bigs' at the world contests.
It is to our great pleasure, continues Mr. Majetić, that not only many renowned world automobile producers had been surprised by our courage and enthusiasm with which we have completed this prototype within according to them impossibly short term, but we have also very positive reactions from potential investors in XD project, who have initiated business meetings with us on the very first day of the show, leading us to hope that its future serial production may begin soon. The most frequent words of the visitors of our stand have been, quote: „When and where"?
After about 10 months after the first and sensational news about Docking (Doking) XD electric car, first ever Croatian car, we have a chance to have this car on a test and do a firsthand review. We have tested this baby several days after the end of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, where refined and polished Docking (Doking) XD concept car has appeared for the first time in public.
After about 10 months after the first and sensational news about Docking (Doking) XD electric car, first ever Croatian car, we have a chance to have this car on a test and do a firsthand review. We have tested this baby several days after the end of this year’s Geneva Motor Show, where refined and polished Docking (Doking) XD concept car has appeared for the first time in public.
In our previous article about Docking (Doking) XD electric car, we have mentioned that it will have great autonomy according to the manufacturer, but we couldn’t be absolutely sure whether this will be true when the real car emerges. Together with the crew of the Croatian AutoKlub magazine, we had a chance to meet Docking (Doking) XD on a test stage near Micevac, because it is not yet ready to enter public roads, nor the homologation has been done.
It has been a real honor for us to test this beautifully designed car, no matter it is not yet completed with all the details. The dashboard and some other interior details were not yet completed, but this is understandable because many questions are still left unanswered in interior design area. On the other side, the exterior of the electric car is pretty much finished and completed; only minor and subtle changes are expected in the finishing stage.
Interior will have several different options, enabling accommodation of up to three passengers with king-size comfort and space inside. Even basketball players will be in their element in the Docking XD. You will be in a position to quickly change the interior, removing two rear seats and you get perfectly capable urban transport vehicle that despite its small dimensions will have huge capacity for its class. The front seat placed in the middle is also very pleasant for the body of the driver and enables total control of the situation. A lots of features are packed inside the 280cm of length and the docking (doking) XD looks and feels more comfortable and spacious that Smart and even Toyota IQ.
The suspension is not yet tuned and in its final phase, we have damaged it on the first sharp bend, but it was a small problem and we had it fixed very quickly. We couldn’t see any indicator that anything happened, because as we mentioned before, the cockpit is still not fully functional. Noises from the exterior are present inside the car, with a very little/none audio insulation. This environment friendly vehicle certainly has a chance to prove if it is worthy, but we can certainly be pleased with the real driving autonomy of 250km, exceeding (literally doubling) that of Smart Electric Drive (130km) and other similar cars.
The performance of this car is quite good, even if it weighs 1100kg. It catapults the driver and the inertia pulling him back is always present right from the start of the driving even when the accelerating pedal is not pressed to the end. The Docking (Doking) XD starts it journey without any sound and effortlessly. The performances of concept car we tested were limited to a certain extent, so we don’t damage the car when testing it to its limits. 360Nm of torque is present all the time, and the car feels like it flies. Electrical engine capable of producing 106 HP is propelling this car with ease. There was no servo-steering wheel no ABS yet, but at the current development stage, we can forgive the car!
At the end we can say, that Docking (Doking) XD car is quite a charmer and if we had a chance to take this baby to the streets, it wouldn’t pass unnoticed. Small thing to say is that everyone from the testing crew is impressed for the way it looks, it is a real beauty and world streets would be happy to serve this new sexy car if this concept ever comes to life. But at the current dynamics we are pretty confident that at some point, we will see the car in mass production and if the price is about 10,000 Euros as it was announced, the Doking company has a real winner.
At the end, we are bringing you some 3D renderings of a future project from the Doking company, named Sisak project. Even more interesting products are planned and will be released if everything goes according to plan.
The new idea of vertically opening doors, convenient for easier parking. Like a swan.
GreenCarWebsite - Feb. 3, 2010 New electric XD to debut at Geneva
Croatia's first dip into electric car production is to be unveiled at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show.
The XD concept is manufactured by DOK-ING, a speciality vehicle manufacturer based in Zagreb. Better known as a maker of mining, fire fighting and mine-clearance vehicles, its first attempt at a electric car comes in the form of a compact (just 2.8 metres long) vehicle which seats up to three adults and is alleged to have the performance akin to a compact sports car despite its city-esque appearance.
According to the manufacturer the XD can accelerate up to 100km in just 7.7 seconds. Using electric rear-wheel drive, the vehicle is powered by 2 X 40 kW engines. Its 32 kWh battery gives the XD a range of 200-250 kilometres and a charge time of between three and eight hours.
Its bubble shape design akin to the likes of the Citroen C1, has two doors that open vertically and strong aerodynamic properties with low drag coefficient factor of 0.35. Safety features include 360 degree airbags, an integrated safety system for electric stability, and ABS brakes. Other features include power steering, and the ability to choose sport and economy drive modes to increase efficiency.
Future production of the concept car will be based on special orders or in co-operation with a strategic partner. The firm hopes to attract investors while at the Swiss motor show which opens to the public from March 4.
Author: Faye Sunderland, February 3, 201
Comments:
I have always dreamed to see a Croatian made car! This is a wonderful start! It took only two months to design this cool car. I’m sure there will be even bigger surprises down the road from this company! BRAVO! Comment by Mladen Lucic ' February 3, 2010
This looks remarkably like the Xero Technology X-EV electric car, http://www.x-ev.com which has been nearly 2 years in development. I just can't see how it can be done in 2 months. but anything is possible i suppose. Good luck. Anybody know what batteries they are using? Comment by Paul Howard - March 12, 2010
Igor Jurić, designer, describing the new concept of rear car lights - Croatian X
Car for three.
XD Concept for the future: Sisak concept
Sisak concept (Sisak is Croatian town south of Zagreb) Sisak concept
Italian Press
Quatrorutte - Feb. 2, 2010 DALLA CROAZIA, UNA TRE POSTI ELETTRICA
La Dok-Ing e un'azienda croata sconosciuta ai piů, almeno nel mondo dell'automobile. Produce robot, anche telecomandati, per la bonifica dei campi minati e per lo spegnimento degli incendi. Il suo motto č
"Non mandare un uomo a fare quello che puň fare una macchina".
La Dok-Ing si sta lanciando perň anche in un nuovo campo, quello dell'auto elettrica: sarŕ al prossimo Salone di Ginevra di marzo con la sua prima concept car, la piccola XD.
The XD Concept has been supported by Jadranka Kosor, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia
German Press
Auto Bild 25/2009 — 22.06.2009. Ein Elektroauto aus Kroatien
Der Trend zum Elektroauto hat inzwischen auch Osteuropa erreicht. Mit dem XD kommt 2010 eine Mini-Kugel aus Kroatien auf den Markt. Produzent ist eine Firma, die normalerweise andere Schwerpunkte hat.
Показав себя на Женевском автосалоне, хорватский электромобиль стал искать своих инвесторов.
Стало известно, скорее всего этот автомобиль будут выпускать китайские производители. Разработкой электромобиля, которому дали название XD, занималась автокомпания Dok-ing в Загребе, которая специализируется на высокотехнологических разработках.
Vjekoslav Majetic with Davor Pavuna, Croatian physicist
Dok-Ing XD: A new electric car manufacturing city Croatian (with video)
The Dok-Ing Croatian flag had already presented his first prototype of XD, a small city car clearly Valmet competitor Eva and Toyota iQ, in the Geneva Motor Show held in March 2010. Now just introduced the electric version of the XD, which has three seats and has a very small, with only 2.8 m long by 1.7 wide and 1.6 high and 1100kg in weight.
Surely you do not sound familiar Dok-Ing company, but only I will say that is a Croatian company which has taken years to manufacture high-tech robots designed for bomb disposal and mine, and so far its main customer was the U.S. military.
The Dok-Ing XD mounts a motor brushless 80kW electric (106cv) and 360Nm of torque , which allows you to achieve the 130km/hy accelerate from 0-100km / h in 7.7 seconds. After 8 hours connected to a 220V network will get a full charge of its lithium-phosphate, and can travel up to 250km without having to plug it.
The brand has been successful with the design of the XD, it provided him with a flashy style and outgoing, and a type vertical-opening doors LSD that make it even more attractive if possible. Among the equipment of Dok-Ing XD we can find a Bluetooth hands-free system, radio-cd stereo, browser and electromagnetic suspension.
Due to the successful presentation of the first Croatian electric car XD concept on the Geneva Auto Show 2010, and other public presentations, DOK-ING team would like to thank to all the partners that have been involved in above mentioned project: Auto Sunek, Board Guardian, Kvaks plastika, Matus Design, Molydon, Reful Marine, Sikkens, SLS Pakrac, Tema, 3M.
The media gave it an exceptional publicity, visitors and exhibitors from other stands pushed around in order to sit in it, and potential investors and manufacturing associates started talking business on their own initiative.
Vjekoslav Majetić, owner of Dok-Ing, full of ideas...
Fantastic design by Igor Jurić of the Dok-Ing company direct by Vjekoslav Majetić
Tomislav Boško, project manager, and Tomislav Majetić
Mine clearance system, product of Dok-Ing, Croatia
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