God-level Trader of Rebirth

Chapter 491 Toyota Recall

Afterwards, the Northern California company's board of directors went out again and came to the island nation of Aichi Prefecture with technicians from the Infinity Company's battery research institute.

Toyota Motor Corporation Headquarters.

At this time, Toyota was in the midst of the "Toyota Recall Gate" crisis.

Toyota's recall is a crisis event involving multiple quality issues, specifically covering a series of chain reactions such as floor mat doors, brake doors, and pedal doors.

The incident originally originated in the United States.

A Toyota Lexus driven by a police officer was involved in an accident when the accelerator pedal got stuck on the floor mat, killing a family of four.

The American media later exposed more negative news about Toyota cars, triggering widespread public doubts about the quality of Toyota cars.

Following closely, Toyota's two joint ventures in China, GAC Toyota and FAW Toyota, announced that they would recall some Camry, Yaris, Vios and Corolla sedans starting in August due to defective parts.

The total number of vehicles involved is as high as 69.

This is the largest recall since China implemented its automobile recall system in 2004.

In addition, after the incident, Toyota also concealed and destroyed information related to vehicle safety issues in an attempt to evade legal sanctions.

This behavior further exacerbated the negative impact of Toyota's recall scandal.

It has also been criticized by the people of the island countries and the media.

Overall, Toyota's recall is a very serious quality issue that has caused great damage to Toyota's brand image and reputation.

Therefore, when he heard that members of the board of directors of the Northern California company and technicians from Infinity Company were visiting, Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota, rushed to the airport in person to greet their arrival.

He urgently needs a new topic to divert public attention from the "Recall Gate".

Under Toyota's overwhelming publicity, the public has gradually shifted their attention to solar energy, which is the most popular nowadays.

Personnel from the three parties conducted in-depth exchanges on the popularization and application of hydrogen energy.

However, when technicians from the Infinity Company’s Battery Research Institute talked about opening up technology patents related to hydrogen energy.

The fifth generation heir to the Toyota family, Daisuke Toyoda rejected them without even thinking.

He also said that unless Infinite Company can send a person of sufficient importance to the island country to discuss the issue of hydrogen energy technology patents in person.

Otherwise, there is no need to discuss anything.

The technicians of the Battery Research Institute had no choice but to return to China with this result.

a week later.

Toyota sent another president, technical staff, business staff, etc., together with the Northern California company's board of directors, to fly straight to Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands.

Rotterdam has the largest port in the world.

It is located at the confluence of the Rhine and Maas rivers in Europe. It has a unique geographical location and excellent transportation conditions, and is an important gateway to Europe.

The group of people got off the plane in a grand manner and were picked up by a convoy of the local "Conix" company.

Many media reporters who had just received the news only took a quick photo of them getting into the car, and then watched the long motorcade leave the airport under the escort of the local Dutch police.

Thomas, the chairman of the board of directors of the Northern California company, and Hasezu, the president of Toyota Battery Co., Ltd., were riding in a luxury Bentley sedan.

Inside the car, there are two rows of leather sofas facing each other, and a small table in the middle. The super shock-absorbing design allows everyone to feel no vibration at all in the car.

There is also a small bar next to it. The soft light shines on the bar, making it very warm.

Directly opposite Thomas and Longguyun, there was a spirited old man sitting. He is the boss of the "Conix" company who is preparing to meet this time.

Conix is ​​the largest bus and bus company in the Netherlands, with more than 2300 buses and buses across the country, making an important contribution to public transportation in the Netherlands.

Thomas seemed to be familiar with him. He hugged him face to face and introduced him: "This is the president of the battery company under the Toyota Group, Mr. Hase Jo."

"The fuel cell I talked to you about last time was developed by their company."

Hase has worked at Toyota for twelve years, rising step by step from an ordinary technical worker to his current position as president.

In the past, he spent at least half of his time in the company on research.

Judging from his appearance, he has not strayed from the bookishness of a researcher.

Rather than being the president of the company, he is more of an incompetent technician.

Island countries have been conducting research on fuel cells and bio-batteries very early.

Changgu Yong used to specialize in research in this area.

They have profound accumulation in the field of hydrogen fuel cell technology. They began research and development work in the field of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as early as 1992, and launched the world's first hydrogen fuel cell concept car in 1996.

Their hydrogen fuel cells have significant technical advantages in terms of power density, hydrogen bottle quality, and cell durability.

This time, they also received instructions from the head office to accompany the Northern California Solar Energy Company to promote this hydrogen fuel cell to the largest bus company in the Netherlands.

But judging from the current situation.

In fact, Mr. Thomas had already negotiated with the owner of the bus company.

Coming here by myself is just a formality to introduce them to the performance of the latest hydrogen fuel cell.

An idea flashed in his mind, and he quickly lowered his head, bowed deeply to the other person in the car and said: "I am the president of Toyota Battery Co., Ltd., Hasebu, please take care of me!"

"You're welcome, Mr. Hase, we are also mutually beneficial cooperation, hahaha!" The old man sitting opposite him extended his hand enthusiastically, "My name is Kedel, and Conix Bus Company is our family business. Nice to meet you!"

The assistant next to him opened the small bar in the car, took out a bottle of champagne from the small refrigerator, filled a glass for everyone, and placed it on the small table.

Through the scenery outside the car window, you can see that the car is driving very fast, but the wine in the glass does not tip or shake.

Kedel picked up a glass of champagne, smiled and nodded to Thomas, and said to Thomas: "Mr. Thomas, you are very prosperous now. The whole world is talking about your Northern California Solar Energy Company."

"Everyone is saying that even Rockefeller will fall at your feet!"

"Haha, it's just a small achievement, nothing to mention." Thomas smiled lightly, "The output of solar cells is still relatively limited, and it can only be supplied to a small number of places."

"Currently, the power we supply to China's Qiongzhou Province is only just enough."

"It is not possible to build solar power stations around the world in the short term. We can only build them step by step and slowly."

"Then we've agreed." Mr. Kedel was impatient and couldn't help but ask: "Can you supply us on time?"

"You mean the liquid hydrogen supply station? Of course it's no problem!" Thomas took a sip of champagne and pointed at Changguyun next to him and said: "Look, didn't I invite President Changguyun here? No. Sincerely, I won’t come to Rotterdam either.”

"Our latest solar power station is producing hydrogen by the sea, and it has been filled with enough liquid hydrogen for your use."

"Once you have reached an agreement, our company will come to Rotterdam right away to build a liquid hydrogen supply station."

"That's great!" Kedel slapped his thigh excitedly. "We've been fed up with Shell's anger over the years. Gasoline has been rising every year. If you think it's expensive, they may not be able to supply enough."

"It's good now. We can change all the company's buses to hydrogen fuel cells in the future, so we no longer have to ask the oil company!"