Chapter 1277: Big Dreamer, or Big Fool?

Tesla's headquarters in Palo Alto.

Tesla's so-called world's smartest fully automated production workshop, from raw material processing to finished product assembly, the entire production process is self-sufficient except for a small number of parts...

Ahem, of course, this is a model workshop specially prepared by Andy.

Wearing a custom slim-fitting suit, spotless white shirt and blue striped tie, Andy Smith looked more capable and chic, facing the president and the secretary of energy next to him, as well as a group of reporters who were constantly recording something, Andy talked eloquently.

"More than 150 robots are involved in the four major manufacturing processes: the stamping line, the body center, the paint center, and the assembly center. Of course, you rarely see someone in the workshop...

Each robot can complete a variety of actions...

6 seconds to complete the stamping of an engine cover...

Here is the fine machining of the engine...

A robot can independently move the frame, the whole process is operated on the assembly line, the robot is seamlessly connected with the robot, and the whole process is completed by the computer-controlled robot according to the pre-set program!"

Wow –

The accompanying crowd was immediately shocked by the super fully automatic production factory in front of them, and looking at the scene of few people in the neat and spacious workshop, everyone had a feeling of 'going to be unemployed'.

Even Xiaofei Shoes was a little solemn, to be honest, everything in front of him was a little beyond his imagination, you must know that Tesla was not like this before, it was more like a workshop.

In order to alleviate the dilemma of capital shortage, Tesla's factory has applied to the U.S. government for the Advanced Technology Vehicle Production Loan Program (ATVM), which aims to support new engine technology and encourage the development of new energy technologies. He launched the program in 2007.

At that time, someone came to investigate, and there was no aftermath after that, so Tesla's capital chain was broken and was acquired by Andy Smith at a low price.

Andy had an indifferent smile on his face from beginning to end, very satisfied with the shocked reaction of everyone, and even more proud in his heart, of course, several Tesla executives present also pretended to be very awesome, slightly raised their chins, but in fact, they were up and down in their hearts.

Because they know that this workshop is used by the boss to fool people, although the fully automatic assembly room is indeed very good, but, the cost of Nima is too high, it is absolutely impossible to popularize, and the current profitability of Tesla electric vehicles is really not very good, although the project of electric supercar can be mass-produced, and reduce costs, the profit margin is also larger, but it has encountered a financial turmoil, and sales have decreased.

However, the R&D work of Model S and Model X has been launched, and R&D is definitely the most money-burning job.

Tesla's executives all know that the arrival of Xiaofei shoes this time will be a great opportunity, otherwise, the big boss will not take out this most shocking super automation to run and fool people.

"Mr. Smith, as far as I know, Tesla's level of profitability... ”

Although a reporter was shocked by the scene in the workshop, he still remained skeptical, after all, everyone knows Tesla's profitability level, this workshop alone does not represent anything, and it may be very difficult to popularize larger factories.

Andy glanced at the other party, noticed that Xiao Feishou and the Minister of Energy were staring at him, and said calmly: "When something is important enough, even if the profit does not meet your expectations, you still need to persevere to do it!"

"What you see is the result of our efforts at Tesla, we are dreamers, we are pioneers, and all we have to do is drive innovation in the global electric vehicle industry.

Everyone is familiar with the greater Los Angeles area, but you don't notice that the blue sky here is very different from the rest of the United States, there are few blue-purple skies, more of a faint azure blue.

Over the years, the Greater Los Angeles area, which includes Los Angeles and Orange County, has been the most ozone region in the United States, and Fresno in the Central Valley has become the most polluted city in the United States, with a PM2.5 index of more than 100.

It is densely populated, with numerous automobiles and dense industry. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, Los Angeles has suffered from the accumulation of industrial pollution and poor air flow, and although decades have passed since the photochemical smog incident, we must not forget the damage caused by this disaster, and the problem of exhaust emissions has become a major issue that all countries in the world attach great importance to today.

And we, what we are doing at Tesla is to completely eliminate exhaust gases, so that human beings can use cleaner energy vehicles, and give the world a blue sky without pollution!"

Bang Bang –

Andy's sudden speech made everyone present applaud the warmest, and they all had a sense of awe for Andy Smith and the Tesla executives present, lamenting that they are a group of entrepreneurs with a sense of responsibility and mission.

Xiaofei Shoes was even more appreciative and applauded, and the Minister of Energy on the side applauded hard, and had a great impression of the young super-rich man in front of him.

"Andy, seeing all this, to be honest, I'm really a little surprised, you are really a genius, with a strange ability, to make a company that was originally on the verge of bankruptcy become such a dazzling technology pioneer, I came to the right place this time, it opened my eyes!"

Xiaofei patted Andy's back very kindly, and said to Andy while walking with a happy smile.

Listening to Xiaofei shoes recovering his English with a Texas accent, he couldn't help but be slightly stunned, then shook his head with a smile and said with a wry smile: "Mr. President, to be honest, dreaming of this kind of thing is too expensive, my personal ability is limited after all, and now Tesla's R&D funds are facing difficulties again, and I have to ask the federal government for support." ”

"Hehe, you little guy, you're not honest at all, your abilities are limited? This joke is not funny at all, haha... Xiao Feishou teased playfully, but after laughing, he continued with a slightly solemn face: "How about a $400 million low-interest loan?"

"500 million, we can let you complete the mass production of the Model S and Model X series that you saw before as soon as possible, and the support of the federal government is really important to us. Andy bargained.

Xiaofei shook his head and smiled, looked at Samuel, the Minister of Energy, and asked, "You are the Minister of Energy, you have the most right to speak, what do you think?"

"Everything we see today is very shocking, Tesla can be called a model of innovation, the forefront of global new energy vehicles, absolutely ahead of any professional automobile factory in the world for the research and development of new energy vehicles, we should vigorously support, but also should vigorously support the development of new energy vehicles in policy, such as car purchase subsidies, to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles... ”

As the Minister of Energy, Mussel will also step down with the resignation of Xiaofei Shoes, he also has his own political needs, for the future trend of new energy vehicles, he is very optimistic, can support a unicorn company in office, leaving a valuable political asset is also very important.

"Hehe, that's it. Andy, Tesla Inc. is going to be the last loan for my ATVM program, I hope it doesn't disappoint us. With a big smile on his face, Flying Shoes walked side by side with Andy to the exhibition hall, where he still had to give a speech as president.

"Innovative products and companies are changing the world, disrupting industries and creating legends. Its success depends on forward-looking, risk-taking, and innovative entrepreneurs and engineers. But what cannot be ignored is the soil and mechanism behind it to encourage and nurture innovation。。。。。。 ”

Andy, who has returned to Shanhai Manor, put his arm around the shoulders of the emperor who was feeding little Laura, and watched President Xiaofei Shoes on TV deliver his speech with a smile in the midst of Tesla employees, confiding in his determination to vigorously support and promote new energy, and angrily brushing his sense of existence.