God-level Trader of Rebirth

In view of the internal discussion of new energy vehicles within the company, the discussion is intensifying.

Chen Weidong and Lin Zeju also asked their secretaries to notify the heads of several relevant departments regarding this matter.

We are going to hold a seminar to see what these experts think about new energy vehicles.

Then, decide whether the company wants to get involved in the automobile industry.

They just informed me.

In less than ten minutes, Fang Weimin from the Battery Research Institute and Zhao Gong from the automation department were the first to step into the conference room.

In their hands, they held large stacks of information.

It was quite fast to prepare all the information and rush over from the company campus of Nuo Da in less than ten minutes.

After a while, the heads of the materials, electrical, chemical, control engineering and other departments also came to the conference room one after another.

Chen Weidong smiled, asked them to sit down, and personally poured a cup of black tea for each of them.

He pays attention to these details.

Pouring several cups of tea is not a physical task, but being able to place a warm teacup in the hands of researchers is a small favor that can make researchers grateful.

Within the company, neither Chen Weidong nor Lin Zeju were arrogant just because they had become famous and had a high reputation in the world.

They always remember that the company is what it is today, thanks to the strong support from its national treasure-level scientists.

"Mr. Chen!" Seeing him hand over the tea cup, the two researchers stood up and took the cup respectfully.

"Everyone, please don't be restrained. It's just like in your institute, be casual here."

Chen Weidong smiled and took off his coat, throwing it casually on the empty chair next to him.

"Yes, this is the first time for Mr. Fang to come here. Lao Zhao and Lao Liu come here often. Why are you so cautious? We just want to ask about the progress of the research. Don't be so nervous." Lin Zeju was also on the side, nodding in agreement. .

Zhao Gong smiled, unbuttoned his suit, and leaned back on the seat to relax.

The atmosphere in the conference room slowly became relaxed and comfortable as they sang and sang.

Fang Weimin from the Battery Research Institute took out his computer bag, took out a laptop and opened the flip cover.

This is a laptop specially made by Infinity Company for researchers. The flip screen is made of foldable flexible liquid crystal.

When opened, it is equivalent to a 21-inch large-screen computer, with double-sided display.

When operating the computer, the person sitting opposite can also see the specific display effect, which is very suitable for demonstrations to others.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Lin, our Battery Research Institute was separated from the Optoelectronics Laboratory in 2003. It mainly conducts research and development of high-density energy batteries such as sodium, lithium, and nickel metal hydride."

When Fang Weimin talked about his professional knowledge, he seemed confident and spoke eloquently in front of everyone.

Chen Weidong nodded.

As an energy storage medium, batteries play a pivotal role in modern society.

These include smoothing energy supply, making life more convenient, promoting innovation in transportation, and promoting environmental protection and sustainable development.

Therefore, Infinity Company has always spared no effort in battery research and development.

"Over the years, we have absorbed foreign fuel cell research results while developing our unique technology. After seven or eight years of continuous research and upgrading of the materials department, we dare not say that we have led foreign research progress, but It has definitely reached the first-tier level.”

"The reference data we use for comparison are all from information that has been published by the academic community."

Fang Weimin saw that the computer had started up, clicked on a data report, and used the mouse to remind Chen Weidong of the points to pay attention to.

Chen Weidong noticed that this is a table listing the research results of new batteries in various countries.

Of course, these are mainly published data, and some are information intercepted by the intelligence department from the Infinite Network. Since the authenticity cannot be verified yet, this part of the information is specially marked in red font.

"So, are there any batteries that are more suitable for new energy vehicles?" Lin Zeju suddenly asked.

He pays more attention to the commercial transformation of research results.

"Yes, Mr. Lin, we have already conducted research in this direction and conducted many tests. Finally, we concluded that lithium batteries should be the best choice for the development of electric vehicles."

"Because it has the advantages of light weight, large energy storage, no pollution, no memory effect, and long service life."

Fang Weimin had done his homework before coming. He guessed that if the company called him for a meeting, it would probably be related to new energy vehicles, which have been discussed the most recently, so he answered very smoothly.

At the same time, he also believes that whether domestic or foreign, if they want to develop new energy vehicles, most companies will be inclined to use lithium batteries after comprehensive consideration.

"General Manager Fang, don't confuse electric vehicles with new energy vehicles."

Zhang Heng, the general manager of the electrical department, couldn't help but speak.

"First of all, we must understand why the country is vigorously developing new energy vehicles. The main purpose is actually to reduce dependence on imported oil and improve energy security."

“However, the energy for electric vehicles mainly comes from electricity. Although our country’s electricity sources are gradually diversifying, including hydropower, nuclear power, wind power and other power generation methods, most of the electricity still comes from traditional energy sources such as coal and gas. Obtained by generating electricity.”

"This means that the energy source of electric vehicles is not completely clean and renewable, and therefore does not fully meet the modern human definition of "new energy."

“What’s more, the French invented electric vehicles powered by lead-acid batteries as early as 1881, which was earlier than the birth of gasoline vehicles, so electric vehicles are not a new thing, let alone a new energy vehicle. "

His remarks were echoed by several researchers.

Now that the country is vigorously developing infrastructure, electricity is in short supply across the country, and many areas cannot even guarantee round-the-clock power supply, causing frequent power cuts.

If you choose to develop electric vehicles, you will inevitably need large-scale power infrastructure support, including power stations, transmission grids, distribution grids, etc.

The construction cycle of these power facilities starts with at least ten years.

Which commercial company can wait?

In the end, even if electric vehicles are popularized and dependence on oil is reduced, the source of electricity and resource consumption will always be a problem that will be faced sooner or later.

Ultimately, they still need to develop a renewable and clean energy alternative.

After listening to their discussions, Chen Weidong also felt that it is of little significance to develop electric vehicles now.

The battery decay and mileage issues of electric vehicles are quite different from the new energy vehicles in his mind.

However, after careful consideration, he still did not completely deny electric cars, but asked: "If our company wants to build electric cars, does it have sufficient technical reserves?"

A gray-haired researcher touched the sparse hair on the top of his head and said with a grin: "Mr. Chen, there is no technical reserve for this thing."

As he spoke, he actually took out a palm-sized toy four-wheel drive directly from his pocket.

"The technical principles of electric cars are similar to the toy car I bought for my grandson for ten yuan. Two batteries are paired with a motor and some gears to make it run."

"If you want to start it freely, just add an electronic control technology."

"I'm not bragging. For this thing, just a few young guys in our department can design it with a little time." Chen Weidong and Lin Zeju were both amused by his explanation.

However, this researcher is indeed qualified to say this.

The research direction of the control engineering department where he works has long been no longer on land transportation, but on rockets, transatmospheric vehicles, and more basic intelligent control technologies such as drones and robots.

This also shows that the technology required for electric cars is not complicated. As long as they master the "three electricity" technologies of battery, motor, and electronic control, anyone can build a car.

It’s no wonder that after the “Automotive Industry Revitalization Plan” document was released, more than a dozen domestic capital companies suddenly emerged and announced their entry into the new energy vehicle industry.

Ordinary people do not think about deep-seated issues such as technical barriers and entry barriers.

Otherwise, in terms of technical background alone, among these two-wheeled electric vehicle companies, Yadi, Luyuan, and Emma, ​​which one does not know how to build electric vehicles better than laymen like them?

The reason why they did not rush into the electric vehicle industry should be due to cost issues in production line construction, raw material procurement, marketing, etc.

After all, once the car-building plan is launched, there is basically no way out. Few companies can afford tens of billions of investments. Most of them require multiple financial institutions to raise funds and participate in shares to continue.

at this time.

Zhao Gong, who has never expressed his views, suddenly suggested: "I personally think that if the company insists on building new energy vehicles, it might as well do it in one step and develop hydrogen energy vehicles."

"Hydrogen energy? The kind that the island country is developing?"

Chen Weidong's brain began to recall.

He remembered that Toyota seemed to have started research and development of hydrogen energy vehicles many years ago.

It is a car that uses liquid hydrogen as fuel and generates electricity through a fuel cell.

Since the only product of hydrogen combustion is water, the engine exhaust emits water vapor.

It is truly zero emission and zero pollution.

And its biggest advantage is its battery life.

The energy conversion rate of hydrogen fuel cells can reach more than 50%, which is much higher than the 20-30% of the internal combustion engine of a gasoline vehicle.

As long as the hydrogen storage technology is high enough.

The overall driving range of a hydrogen energy vehicle can even reach more than 1000 kilometers once filled with liquid hydrogen.

It is simply not comparable to petrol trucks and trams.

Even in a sense, hydrogen energy vehicles are the models that best fit the positioning of new energy vehicles.

However, Liu Weitao, head of the materials department, had a different view on this.

"Mr. Chen, it is undeniable that hydrogen energy vehicles do have many advantages and are currently the most ideal new energy vehicles for mankind."

“But think about it, why do island countries start research and development of hydrogen energy vehicles in the early 1990s, but almost twenty years have passed and their hydrogen energy vehicles have not yet been promoted on a large scale? Key technical problems have not been resolved."

“Leaving aside the high cost of producing liquid hydrogen, the storage and transportation of hydrogen is an unavoidable issue.”

"Because hydrogen is a very reactive gas, it must be stored and transported under high pressure and low temperature conditions."

"If a leak occurs, it can easily cause a fire or explosion, so the safety of hydrogen energy vehicles poses great risks."

"Yes, Mr. Chen, if we develop hydrogen energy vehicles, there are still many problems that need to be solved. And even if we finally solve the core problems of hydrogen storage and transportation, we will still be restricted by many external factors."

Fang Weimin took a sip of tea and advised earnestly.

"How to say?"

Chen Weidong frowned slightly, wondering why the development of hydrogen energy vehicles would be restricted.

Is it possible that the country has any special restrictions on this industry?

"What Mr. Fang means is probably about technology patent issues, right?"

Sitting next to Mr. Zhao, a researcher from the mechanical automation department probably guessed some reasons.

Because when they promote machinery and equipment internationally, they are often subject to patent restrictions from island companies.

Several times, I almost had to fight with the other party's personnel.

Especially in the field of parts and components, the island country's patent registration is very detailed and comprehensive.

Even if it is just a small component, as long as it is innovative and practical, it will apply for patent protection.

This meticulous patent registration strategy has given island companies a great competitive advantage in the global market.

"Gong Li is right." Fang Weimin nodded, "I checked the information and found that more than 70% of the patents related to hydrogen energy vehicles are in the hands of island companies. Toyota alone owns more than 6000 patents."

"They have basically registered everyone who can register."

"I even suspect that they are waiting for us to invest money to promote the popularization of hydrogen energy, and then use patents to counter us."

"Just like the DVDs from years ago."

So he thought trams should be developed.

At least, we can bypass many patent restrictions in island countries.

Chen Weidong was a little confused when he heard this.

Of course he knows the lesson of DVD.

In 2000, China's DVD production was already the first in the world.

Nearly half of them are exported to North America and Europe.

Because domestically produced DVDs at that time were low in price and comparable in quality to international brands, they were very competitive in the international market.

But later, what follows is the layer upon layer of patent fees.

By 2002, the island country's 6C Alliance felt that the sheep had been fattened, and began to sue my country's DVD manufacturers for patent infringement.

Not counting the 30 billion yuan that has been paid before, Chinese DVD manufacturers will have to pay another 200 billion yuan in the future.

Since then, from audio, random access memory, DVD-RW and DVD-R, etc., every component of a small DVD has to collect patent fees.

This has also resulted in domestic DVD production profits falling again and again.

At the lowest point, I could only make two yuan from selling one unit.

Two-thirds of DVD manufacturing companies were defeated in this case.

Some people even joked, "selling DVDs is worse than selling cabbage." At least you don't have to pay for each leaf when selling cabbage.

(End of this chapter)