Chapter 447 Historical Breakthrough, the world's number one
When people from all walks of life in China focused on price changes, the people's hearts of BMW Automobile Group quickly stabilized.
The official announcement of the salary double plan has given everyone confidence.
The most important thing is that after comparing it with my original colleagues and friends, I became more aware of the generous treatment of working at BMW Automobile Group.
No one wants to be fired because he doesn't work hard. That will not only be a financial loss, but also a completely unbearable face.
Within BMW Automobile Group, there are basically no idle people.
Idle people can't stay because the colleagues around you will make you have no face to stay.
Under this atmosphere, the efficiency of various work is naturally excellent.
"Mr. Jiang, our 5AT automatic transmission has officially completed all tests and is already in the condition of mass production."
In the Nanshan gearbox, Ji Hua reported good news to Jiang Hui as soon as he got up.
Since the 4AT automatic transmission was created, Nanshan gearbox has firmly ranked first in the Chinese industry.
However, 4AT is a product that international mainstream gearbox companies have already produced long ago, so naturally there is no advanced one.
But the 5AT is different. So far, no transmission company in the world has launched a mass-produced 5AT automatic transmission.
The most fundamental reason for this is that most car companies believe that 4AT can meet most needs, and car companies lack the motivation to develop 5AT.
So naturally everyone is unwilling to go to the paper.
Anyway, you can live a good life by relying on your old capital. Why spend a huge amount of money to develop new products?
In the event of development failure, who will bear this responsibility?
So as long as no other company launches 5AT, whether it is ZF, Aisin, BorgWarner, Gateco, or self-developed gearboxes such as General Motors and Honda, they are slowly developing 5AT automatic gearboxes, and have not even established a project to develop 5AT.
Now that Nanshan gearbox has emerged, such a product has immediately become the world's most leading existence.
If this news is officially announced, it will definitely cause shock to the industry.
"The performance in all aspects has achieved the design goals, right?"
At the beginning, Jiang Hui personally led the Nanshan gearbox design team to draw the structural diagram of the 5AT automatic gearbox.
Jiang Hui personally instructed and confirmed the process requirements of some key parts.
So it is not particularly strange to be able to do it so quickly.
Nanshan gearboxes can be the first to create a 5AT automatic transmission. To a certain extent, they cannot be said that their technology is much more advanced than gearbox giants such as ZF and Aixin.
More importantly, Nanshan gearbox is determined to develop a 5AT within this year and will be used in its high-end models.
As a latecomer in the automotive industry, BMW Automobile Group must have some unique features to open up the world automobile market.
Whether it is the beautiful appearance design or the body strength leading the industry, it is a breakthrough point.
However, other car companies can also slowly keep up with these breakthrough points.
Especially in terms of body strength, new models launched by various car giants are now expanding the use of hot stamping molded parts or high-strength steel plates.
BMW Auto Group's advantages in this regard are no longer obvious.
In terms of automotive appearance, the style of the new models launched in the past two years has also begun to change, which is closer to the same type of products as BMW Auto Group.
In this case, BMW Auto Group naturally needs to continue to make some big moves in other fields.
An automatic transmission with higher gear and a larger displacement engine are one of the breakthrough directions.
At present, it has been a successful breakthrough on 5AT.
Regardless of whether the various performances of the 5AT transmission are definitely better than the 4AT automatic transmission, it can definitely occupy an advantage in terms of publicity alone.
Just like in the later generations, your car is equipped with a 10AT automatic transmission, and others have an 8AT automatic transmission, then consumers will subconsciously think that the 10AT has a higher configuration and better performance.
In fact, there is probably no difference in performance.
Because during driving an ordinary passenger car, there is no need to use an automatic transmission with a high-end 10AT at all.
8AT is enough to use, and even the high-end 8AT is basically no chance to use it.
If you really want to be cost-effective, maybe 6AT is enough.
But it is useless to explain these to consumers, and people will think that the gear is higher and better.
OEMs that have mastered this technology will also promote in this direction.
"All of them have met the design requirements, but some of the parameters are within the lower limit range, and there is still a certain amount of room for improvement."
"As the first generation of mass-produced products, I think the conditions are met."
Ji Hua reported the situation truthfully.
The higher the gearbox, the more complex the internal structure.
The machining accuracy and material performance of various parts will have a certain impact on the performance of the gearbox.
Nanshan Gearbox is the first time to develop a 5AT automatic transmission, and there is no target for dismantling it in the industry.
In this case, it is normal for some less ideal development to happen.
"It just so happens that we will not have any new models to launch next year except for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan."
"At that time, high-end models equipped with 5AT automatic transmission can be launched as annual facelift."
"In this way, our marketing popularity next year will basically be enough."
"From the future, our first product on Chitu Auto can become the world's first mass-produced model with a standard 5AT automatic transmission in the entire series."
"Even if other car companies want to catch up, it is not that easy."
Jiang Hui has a rough arrangement for the marketing plan of BMW Auto Group in the next few years.
A car needs to be equipped with a 5AT automatic transmission, but it is not enough to just remove the 4AT and replace it with a 5AT.
Matching and tuning of the gearbox and engine.
The installation of the gearbox and the coordination with peripheral parts.
These all take time.
So at that time, even if the 5AT of Nanshan gearbox can be quickly sold to other OEMs, it will take a certain amount of time to launch related models.
Without fully feeling the sales pressure brought by 5AT, the speed of various car companies using 5AT will not be particularly fast.
After all, BMW Auto Group's current global influence is still far behind traditional automobile giants.
"Yes, so I plan to hold a grand mass production and offline ceremony for the 5AT automatic transmission."
"At that time, various car companies are invited to participate in this event and turn it into a promotion meeting for 5AT automatic transmission."
In order to amortize costs or distinguish grades, the price of the 5AT automatic transmission must be set at a higher price.
But if the price is high, unless the price of the whole vehicle is greatly increased, it will damage the interests of the OEM.
After thinking about this, whether it is BMW Auto Group or other OEMs, they will definitely not be able to popularize 5AT on a large scale.
There is no need for this!
Of course, the production lines have been specially built, so the Nanshan gearbox definitely does not want to be vacant.
At this time, expand more customers, you can use 100,000 units, and I can use 100,000 units. It is necessary to utilize the production capacity of the Nanshan Transmission 5AT automatic transmission factory.
"No problem, just follow your ideas."
"All customers of Nanshan gearbox now can invite them to participate."
"Potential customers who have contacted before can also be invited to participate."
"Especially for luxury car brands, they should have a stronger demand for using 5AT automatic gearboxes."
"As long as BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi and other OEMs make breakthroughs in one of them, the subsequent work will be easy."
No matter which industry it is, competition can promote progress.
The same is true when equipped with a 5AT automatic transmission.
If all car companies do not actively carry it, then everyone will not feel the pressure, so there is naturally no need to pay extra money to upgrade.
But if the competitors are all equipped, it will be different.
For example, if all Mercedes' S-series models are equipped with 5AT automatic transmissions, BMW will definitely take action as soon as possible.
Otherwise, sales will likely be directly affected.
No matter how bad it is, sales personnel will also be worried about the impact in this regard.
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Ji Hua's movement was not slow, so he began to send various invitation letters the next day.
Domestic OEMs and colleagues first received information on this.
"Director Li, is your Capital Gear Factory developing other products besides producing 4MT manual transmissions?"
Chen Qi and Li Nanhai are old acquaintances.
If it were not forbidden, he would not want to cut off all the orders from the Capital Gear Factory.
However, in the domestic automotive industry, all products are already equipped with 4MT, 4AT and 5MT.
Now Nanshan gearbox has created a 5AT automatic transmission. In this way, no OEM in the industry will consider other low-end products.
"Director Chen, we originally wanted to develop a cheap 3AT automatic transmission."
"But I encountered some difficulties in the development of the gearbox control system."
"But we are already preparing to ask Nanshan Technology to help us produce this part, and we are confident that we will develop the 3AT automatic transmission next year."
"At that time, it will be the first 3AT automatic transmission in China."
Chen Qi was a little speechless after Li Nanhai said this.
The 4AT and 5AT have both come out, and at this time you told me that you want to do 3AT.
The key is that 3AT's products have not been produced yet.
"The 5AT gearbox of Nanshan gearbox is about to be officially mass-produced. Do you know this news?"
After a moment of silence, Chen Qi looked at Li Nanhai and asked.
Nanshan Transmission will definitely not invite peers to participate in this kind of event, but will only invite customers, suppliers and leaders from relevant departments to attend.
So he was really worried that Li Nanhai would not know about this.
Otherwise, how could they promote 3AT here?
Just now, he asked the other party if there were any new products, and he mainly cared about the situation of the 4AT automatic transmission.
If the Capital Gear Factory can become the second domestic manufacturer to master 4AT automatic transmission technology, the price of this transmission will definitely drop significantly in the future.
Then, you can consider using models such as Shouqi Light.
After all, compared to manual transmissions, the advantages of automatic transmissions are still very obvious. If there are some choices, people are more willing to buy automatic transmission.
Of course, the price is definitely very important.
If the 4AT version is much more expensive than the 4MT version, consumers will still consider 4MT.
At this time, price is a very critical factor.
As for the 5AT automatic transmission, Chen Qi has no intention of using this new technology that has just been developed around the world.
They are not affordable either.
"I heard that this is a major event in our industry and a huge breakthrough."
"But I think the Nanshan gearbox must have been equipped with 5AT at the beginning of the day in terms of exporting global models."
"The price of such a brand new product is definitely not cheap."
"For example, Shouqi Light and the economical SUV project you are developing, I think 4MT and 3AT are the best choices."
"The two products we produce are good quality and low-priced. Although their performance is worse than those of Nanshan gearbox, they are enough."
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Li Nanhai must find a way to find some reason for himself.
Otherwise, if the capital auto manufacturing plant gave up on them, the life would be very sad.
"Although you are not saying anything, technological upgrades are the general trend."
"The 4AT automatic transmission has been used for decades worldwide."
"Nanshan gearbox has pierced the window paper of 5AT, and more car companies will definitely follow up quickly in the future."
"I don't think I need to wait for a very long time even if the 6AT appears in the future."
"At this time, how many manufacturers will consider using 3AT automatic transmission?"
Chen Qi said something worriedly.
"This is indeed the case for mid-to-high-end cars."
"But for entry-level models, I think 3AT is enough."
Li Nanhai’s statement cannot be said to be unreasonable.
For entry-level models worth tens of thousands of yuan, people don’t care so much about whether the gearbox is 3AT or 4AT.
Of course, if it is the same price, I definitely hope to have a better configuration.
"Are you sure 3AT can be created next year?"
After being silent, Chen Qi was about to give the Capital Gear Factory a chance.
After all, if the Capital Gear Factory can't live anymore, it will definitely ask the superiors for help.
Instead of being forced to use by your superiors, it is better to take the initiative.
"Yes, the 3AT automatic transmission technology is a very mature existence around the world."
"A variety of mechanical mechanisms are not a big problem for our factory, it is nothing more than that we have no experience in the control system."
"But Nanshan Technology has experience, and it will definitely be possible to solve the problem when it cooperates with them."
Li Nanhai gave his reply with certainty.
Since the 5AT of Nanshan gearbox emerged, there has been less room for selection for the Capital Gear Factory.
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"Manager, the strength of BMW Automobile Group is really beyond our imagination."
"It actually launched a 5AT automatic transmission one step earlier than global transmission giants such as ZF and Aixin."
"This is definitely beyond my expectations."
Zhao Guangming looked at the invitation letter in his hand and sat on the chair opposite Geng Weidong's desk.
"BMW Auto Group is indeed completely different from ordinary companies."
"Jiang Hui is really a capable person."
As the director of FAW, Geng Weidong is naturally very clear about the actual situation of BMW Automobile Group.
That is essentially a private enterprise between Jiang Hui and Zhu Ling and his wife.
The key is that such a company has been established for less than ten years and can develop to its current scale without any technological accumulation in the past.
This is definitely beyond many people's expectations.
Geng Weidong is a professional in the automotive industry. He is very clear about how difficult it is, no matter how difficult it is in the design of the vehicle or the development of engines and gearboxes.
Now that BMW Auto Group can make everything so outstanding from the entire vehicle to the parts, it is really no exaggeration to admire it.
"Yes, Nanshan Transmission has become the world's most technologically advanced transmission company."
"In the past, I didn't dare to think about it."
"It seems that you have chosen to cooperate with BMW Auto Group before. The decision of both parties to establish Hongqi BMW Automobile is the correct one."
Zhao Guangming said with emotion.
Although this is a matter of flattery, it is indeed his true thought.
"Compared with cooperation with Volkswagen and Toyota, our cooperation with BMW Auto Group is definitely more recognized by our superiors."
"There is no need to consume foreign exchange to import parts from Germany or Japan, nor does it require the technical commission fee to foreign manufacturers."
"The most important thing is that all industrial chains are placed in China, which are very beneficial to domestic employment, taxation and other aspects."
"And the share ratio between us is not that sensitive."
Geng Weidong was quite satisfied with his decision to cooperate with BMW Automobile Group.
Although I felt that the first automobile company in China was now going to lower my head and cooperate with a newly established private enterprise that has not been established for several years, I felt a little uncomfortable.
But after thinking it through, the discomfort disappeared.
Especially after Jiang Hui's father-in-law Zhu Jiansheng became the latest head of the Ministry of Mechanical and Electronics Industry, Geng Weidong wanted to make Hongqi BMW bigger and stronger with BMW Automobile Group.
When reporting to the department, you can take out something to report it well.
"This time they have brought out the world's most advanced 5AT automatic transmission. So, can we consider adding a high-end version in the Hongqi A6 project we cooperated with?"
The 5AT automatic transmission of Nanshan Transmission must have been removed from the offline ceremony. Relevant personnel from FAW will definitely be invited to attend.
Zhao Guangming felt that the other party invited so many people to participate, and he definitely hoped that more customers could use it.
Instead of waiting for the other party to propose it, it is better for FAW to mention it.
It's a little favor.
"When the price of 5AT is not very high, you can consider it."
"And it depends on their 5AT sales."
"If people are too busy with foreign exchange orders for export, then we will not be in a hurry to carry 5AT."
Many of the cars sold in the Chinese market are lagging behind the most advanced international level.
Just like an engine, most of the international mainstream automotive giants have launched electronic injection engines.
However, all the productions in China are still carburetor engines.
Is this an electric injection engine that others can’t produce?
Not at all!
People think it's enough to sell old engines in your market.
There is no need to sell advanced products to you.
Especially when it is produced in China, I don’t want to do it anymore.
"That's fine, let's see how the other party reacts."
Zhao Guangming felt that there was nothing to argue about on this topic, just take one step at a time.
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"Yiming, go and find out whether some industrial support policies can be applied to Nanshan gearbox's 5AT automatic transmission project."
"Where are financial subsidies or some awards, you can help you promote it."
Liu Tianwu naturally knew about such a big disturbance from the Nanshan gearbox at the first time.
In terms of expanding customers, Shenzhen City can help.
Judging from past experience, Nanshan gearbox does not need to worry about this.
But Liu Tianwu definitely wanted to do something and express his support.
"Our automatic transmission can be used to get from catching up with international level to surpassing international level in China, and eventually become the first in the world to master 5AT automatic transmission."
"There are quite a lot of articles that can be done here."
"BMW Auto Group has won the first prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award before."
"This time, you can definitely report this project. Even if there is no first prize, the third prize should not be a big problem."
"As for other support policies, I will follow up on it in detail."
"For such advanced products, there must be some policies that meet the requirements."
Yao Yiming has a clear idea of his leader.
Even if there is a policy that Shenzhen City has not thought about, he will definitely promote it.
After all, Liu Tianwu’s meaning is already so obvious.
"Then this time they have an activity, you can see what can be assisted with."
"I guess there are many people attending the event in the relevant departments, so we will try our best to help arrange it."
After thinking about it, Liu Tianwu felt that Shenzhen City still needs some effort.
Otherwise, I always feel a little unreasonable.
"Our General Office will be responsible for helping to arrange the connection between Lingnan Province and ministries and commissions to minimize the workload of Nanshan gearbox."
Although BMW Automobile Group has very experience in various reception work.
However, this aspect is indeed something that Yao Yiming is good at.
So after Liu Tianwu said that, he immediately said that he would do this part of the work well.
However, compared with China, most domestic units are still looking forward to and excited about the Nanshan gearbox's historic handling of the 5AT automatic transmission. The situation in other parts of the world is different.
(This chapter ends)