Chapter 816 Electric Cars
“Lao Peng, what do you think of electric cars?”
Peng Shengyu was stunned for a moment.
“Are you optimistic about the future of electric vehicles?”
Xu Liang nodded.
"Western developed countries have been on the track for diesel locomotives for too long, and have accumulated too much technology and experience. It is difficult for us to catch up.
The best way to become the world's top auto parts manufacturer is Overtaking on corners.”
“Mr. Xu, electric vehicles have been around in the West for more than a century, and they also have a deep technological accumulation,” Peng Shengyu said.
Although electric vehicles only really developed in the 21st century, they had already appeared in the 1920s and 1930s.
The world's first recorded electric car was completed in 1832 by British inventor Robert Anderson.
Although it is just a toy in the laboratory, it has completed its transformation from 0 to 1.
It was not until 1884 that the British inventor Thomas Parker built the first mass-produced electric car in Wolverhampton.
Subsequently, German engineer Andreas Flocken built the first true electric car in 1888.
It can be said that internal combustion engine cars and electric cars appeared almost at the same time.
In the 20th century, after internal combustion engine vehicles began to mature and become popular, electric vehicles also truly entered the market.
In 1897, Walter Boesé designed and introduced a fleet of battery-powered taxis that operated on the streets of London, while New York City has about 60 electric taxis.
By 1900, electric cars accounted for one-third of all vehicles on U.S. roads.
In this period, electric vehicles are in full bloom and have a bright future.
Big guys such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison are constantly exploring new electric vehicles.
But the situation changed after 1920.
As gasoline became cheaper and cheaper, road mileage continued to increase, and the shortcomings of electric bicycles became more and more obvious, and they gradually disappeared after 1935.
It was not until the 1960s and 1970s that the soaring price of automobiles in the United States triggered a new wave of interest in electric vehicles.
The electric lunar rover brought to the moon by the United States has further fueled the interest of major institutions in electric vehicles.
However, interest is interest. Auto giants still understand that electric vehicles are too immature.
Especially the battery.
It simply cannot support a trip of more than 200 kilometers.
Even though Sony commercialized lithium-ion batteries in 1991, it failed to change this situation.
As for Tesla, it was not until 2008 that the range of its electric vehicles was increased to 200 miles, which is a little more than 300 kilometers.
“The accumulation of electric vehicles by Western automobile giants is just some laboratory toys, not a mature technology at all. It is completely different from their accumulation of internal combustion engines.
This is Our opportunity.
Lao Peng will never become a real industry giant if he just follows others. Only by finding a new way can he have a chance to catch up.
In the automotive field, electric power is our only opportunity. "
Said, Xu Liang took a piece of information and handed it over.
"Let's take a look. ”
“Nanfu battery? "Peng Zhiyu said in surprise.
Xu Liang nodded and said: "It has been more than three years since I acquired Nanfu Battery.
In the past three years, in addition to consolidating its dominance in alkaline batteries, it has been conducting research and development of lithium batteries. It has now Nanfu has accumulated a solid foundation in the fields of nickel-chromium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium iron phosphate and other batteries.
In terms of cylindrical batteries, Nanfu has achieved a capacity of 1600AH.
In terms of polymer batteries, it has already achieved. Achieved a capacity of 400WH/L
For laptop batteries, it achieved a capacity of 2000AH.
It is the second echelon in the global lithium battery field.
However, there is still a certain gap with leading companies such as Samsung SDI, Sony, and Sanyo Electromechanical.
Fortunately, in terms of lithium battery research, everyone is not far behind. Even major manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Sanyo, and LG have not widened the generation gap with us.
As long as we hold on tight, the chances of catching up with or even surpassing them are very high.
But batteries alone are not enough. We all have to deal with the three major components of electric vehicles: batteries, electronic controls and motors.
It can be said with certainty that these three major items will be the strategic core of Torch Group’s auto parts business in the next thirty or even forty years, and half of Torch Group’s R&D resources will be devoted to them. ”
Feeling the attention of the big boss, Peng Zhiyu couldn’t help but feel his heart sinking.
A pressure spread in his heart.
The more serious the big boss took it, the more he usually stared at him. The tighter he gets, and if he doesn't do it well, he will suffer the consequences.
"Why, you don't have confidence? ”
Peng Shengyu didn't hide anything and nodded.
"Mr. Xu, to tell you the truth, I really don't know much about lithium batteries, and I'm afraid I will betray your trust."
"Haha, don't worry. I'll be with you soon. I will find you an industry leader who will be the senior vice president of Torch Group and will be fully responsible for the auto parts sector and the research and development of the battery business."
"Who?"
"First. It's a secret, after all, they haven't agreed yet
If I refuse, I will lose face. "
"I think there are few people in this world who can refuse your solicitation. "
Xu Liang smiled and waved his hand, "Don't praise me anymore. And I’m not Huaxia Coin, so I can’t be liked by everyone.
By the way, has the new logo of Torch Group come to an end? ”
“The design has been completed. ”
Peng Shengyu took out an A4 paper from his bag and handed it over.
Xu Liang took it and took a look.
The whole thing is like a torch formed by the combination of four sickles after a certain deformation, simple and vivid.
"Not bad, is the design very good? How much did it cost?"
"65,000 yuan." "So cheap?" Xu Liang said in surprise.
Any well-known design agency can do logo design for less than 500,000 yuan. This is still the domestic price, but it is even more expensive outside.
“I thought that Hongyan had just taken over the Torch Group, and the employees must be unsettled, so I wanted to divert their attention away from the company’s turmoil.
It just so happened that we were designing a new logo.
I want to work together and let all employees of Torch Group participate
Have a ‘factory logo’ contest.
Anyone whose final designed factory logo can enter the top 100 will be awarded 200 yuan each.
The top 50 will be awarded 500 yuan.
The top 10 will be awarded 2,000 yuan.
The final factory logo used by the group will be directly rewarded with 20,000 yuan.
After the competition started, everyone was not very enthusiastic at first, but a few well-designed ones were directly given a spot in the finals. After 200 yuan was distributed, everyone's enthusiasm suddenly grew.
Now, the bonuses for the top 100, top 50 and top 10 are all distributed.
The only remaining first place winner will not receive a bonus.
If you think this logo is good and decide to use it, then I will go back and hold a commendation meeting to officially distribute the 20,000 yuan. ”
Xu Liang nodded.
"You all think this logo is good?"
"Through the management vote, everyone has the highest recognition of this logo."
"Do you have information about this author?"< br>
“Yes.”
Peng Shengyu handed over the information he had prepared in advance.
"The person who designed this logo was Liu Jianshe, who joined the factory in March last year. He is a high school student. He studied art before. In 2004, he got the admission notice from the Huaxia Academy of Fine Arts.
But his family is relatively poor. , my mother passed away early, and my father broke his leg on the construction site and could not do heavy work. He still had two younger brothers in school.
So he went to the factory directly after graduating from high school. >Currently, he is doing quality inspection in the third workshop of the Spark Plug Factory and has been awarded as an outstanding employee three times. When this commendation is over, we will give him a promotion."
Xu Liang looked at the mugshot on the file.
He has a short short haircut and is very simple;
His slightly dark complexion and bright smile give him the simplicity of a farm boy.
“He has a very high talent in design.”
Xu Liangdao.
He runs an art training class and knows very well what kind of talent it takes to be admitted to the 'Huaxia Academy of Art', one of the top three art schools in the country.
Even in the New Dream ‘Art Academy Class’, no more than 20 people can get admission notices from the ‘Huaxia Academy of Art’ throughout the year.
But this Liu Jianli definitely cannot go to the expensive art training classes, which means that his art foundation was all laid in middle and high school.
However, the quality of art teachers in ordinary junior high schools and high schools may be good in big cities, but it is difficult to say in high schools in ordinary counties and towns.
Under such conditions, he can still become a talent. There is no doubt about his talent.
“It would be a waste to keep him in the workshop.
In the name of the company, you sponsor him to continue studying, and I will ask New Dreams to give him a free place. "
"Mr. Xu, let me thank you on his behalf. "Peng Shengyu said sincerely.
He himself came from a mountainous area, so he can especially sympathize with this kind of poor but talented farm boy.
Even if Xu Liang can't say it, he will say it in the same way. Funding the other party in the name of the company
As the CEO of Torch Group, investments and mergers below 10 million do not require collective voting by the management committee.
Xu Liang waved his hand, "You're welcome. I also come from the countryside, and I never hesitate to support poor children who are talented and know how to work hard.
But what I'm more happy about is that I didn't misjudge the person.
This 'Factory Label Competition' does not cost much, but it has the effect of 'building a tree at the south gate' and deepens the cohesion within the group. It is very good."
"You have won the prize. < br>
This is what I should do.”
"What you should do and what you do well are two different things.
Some people do well but don't get promotions, and some people eat a vegetarian meal but eat everything out.
Personnel adjustments have completed the grassroots level and cured the disease. It’s a superficial lesion, but the underlying cause is not completely clear.
It’s time to enter the deep water area.”
Peng Zhiyu nodded slightly.
After the Torch Group was acquired, Hongyan immediately replaced all financial directors and security directors.
The investigation was conducted quietly for more than three months.
I think we have collected enough evidence now.
"After you go back, in the name of the 'Factory Standard Competition', summon all the H8 and above senior executives of the entire group to the Magic City."
"Okay."
After the two chatted for a while, Peng Shengyu said goodbye and left.
After sending him out personally.
Xu Liang pondered for a moment.
"Lu Hui, help me make an appointment with Director Sun of the Demon City Patrol Department tomorrow."
Lu Hui nodded quickly.
After being postponed for nearly four months, this long-planned bloody storm is finally coming.
(End of this chapter)