In view of the company's internal discussions, the discussion of new energy vehicles has intensified.

Chen Weidong and Lin Zeju also asked the secretary to notify the heads of several relevant departments in response to this matter.

We are going to hold a seminar to see what kind of views these experts have on new energy vehicles.

Then, it is decided whether the company wants to get involved in the automotive industry.

They just got informed.

In less than ten minutes, Fang Weimin of the Battery Research Institute and Zhao Gong of the automation department took the lead in stepping into the conference room.

In their hands, they hold large stacks of materials.

It is quite fast to be able to prepare all the materials in less than 10 minutes from the company park of Nuoda and rush over.

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

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

He pays attention to these details.

Pouring a few cups of tea is not much physical work, but being able to put a warm cup in the hands of a researcher can make researchers grateful for this little favor.

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

They always remember that the company can be where it is today because of the strong support of these national treasure scientists.

"Mr. Chen!" Seeing him hand over the teacup, both researchers stood up and respectfully accepted the cup.

"Don't be inhibited, everyone, just like in your research institute, just like in your institute, just be casual."

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

"Yes, Chief Engineer Fang is here for the first time, Lao Zhao and Lao Liu often come, why are you restrained, we just 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, cooperated with the unfastening of the suit, and leaned back on the seat to relax.

The atmosphere of the conference room, under the singing and harmony of several of them, slowly became relaxed.

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

This is a special laptop made by Infinity for researchers, and the clamshell screen is made of foldable flexible liquid crystal.

All turned on is equivalent to a 21-inch large-screen computer, and it is double-sided.

When operating the computer, the person sitting across from you can also see the specific display, which is perfect for demonstrating to others.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Lin, our battery research institute was separated from the optoelectronic laboratory in 2003, mainly for the research and development of high-density energy batteries such as sodium, lithium, nickel-metal hydride and so on."

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

Chen Weidong nodded.

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

These include smoothing the energy supply, facilitating life, promoting the innovation of transportation, and promoting environmental protection and sustainable development.

Therefore, Infinity has always spared no effort in the research and development of batteries.

"Over the years, we have absorbed the research results of foreign fuel cells, while carrying out our unique technology development, after seven or eight years of continuous research, the upgrading of the materials department, we dare not say that we have been ahead of the foreign research progress, but it has definitely reached the level of the first echelon."

"The reference data we use as comparisons are all from information that has been published by the academic community so far."

Fang Weimin looked at the computer that had been started, clicked on a data report, and used the mouse to prompt Chen Weidong to pay attention.

Chen Weidong noted that this is a table that lists the research results of various countries on new batteries.

Of course, these are mainly published data, and some are information intercepted by the intelligence services from the infinite web, because it is not yet possible to find out whether it is true or false, and this part of the information is specially marked in red font.

"So, is there a battery that is more suitable for the use of new energy vehicles?" Lin Zeju asked suddenly.

He focuses on the commercial translation of research results.

"Yes, Mr. Lin, we have already studied in this direction, and conducted many tests, and 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 did his homework before he came, and guessed that if the company called him to a meeting, it would most likely be related to the new energy vehicles that have been discussed by the outside world recently, so he answered very smoothly.

At the same time, he also believes that whether it is at home or abroad, if you want to develop new energy vehicles, most companies should tend to use lithium batteries after comprehensive consideration.

"Chief Engineer Fang, don't confuse electric vehicles with new energy vehicles."

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

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

"However, the energy source of electric vehicles mainly comes from electricity, although our country's electricity sources are gradually diversifying, there are hydropower, nuclear power, wind power and other power generation methods, but most of the electricity is still obtained through traditional energy generation methods such as coal and gas."

This means that the energy source of an electric vehicle is not completely clean and renewable, so it does not fully meet the modern human definition of "new energy". ”

"What's more, the French invented electric cars as early as 1881 with lead-acid batteries as the power, which was earlier than the birth of gasoline cars, so electric cars are not a new thing, let alone new energy vehicles."

His remarks were echoed by several researchers.

At present, the country is vigorously developing infrastructure construction, and there is a shortage of electricity throughout the country, and even many areas cannot guarantee all-weather power supply, and power rationing is often carried out.

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

The construction period of these power facilities starts at least 10 years.

Which commercial company can wait?

Finally, 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.

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

After listening to their discussions, Chen Weidong also felt that the development of electric vehicles now made little sense.

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

However, after thinking about it again, he still did not completely deny the electric car, but asked: "If our company wants to build electric cars, does it have enough technical reserves?" ”

A gray-haired researcher touched the thinning hair on the top of his head and grinned: "Mr. Chen, there is no technical reserve for this thing." ”

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

"The technical principle of the electric car is similar to the toy car I bought for my grandson for ten yuan, with two batteries and a motor, and some gears can run."

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

"I'm not bragging, just this thing, our department can design it with a few young men who spend a little time."

Chen Weidong and Lin Zeju were both amused by his explanation.

However, the researcher did have the qualifications to say so.

The direction of his research in the control engineering department has long been not land vehicles, but rockets, transatmospheric vehicles, and a little more basic is also intelligent control technologies such as drones and robots.

This also shows that the technology required by the tram is not complicated, as long as the battery, motor, electronic control, and "three electrics" technology are mastered, anyone can build a car.

It is no wonder that after the issuance of the "Automobile Industry Revitalization Plan" document, more than a dozen domestic capitals announced their entry into the new energy automobile industry.

Ordinary people don't think about the deep-seated problems of technical barriers and entry barriers.

Otherwise, if you talk about the technical background alone, Yadea, Luyuan, Emma, these two-wheeled electric vehicle companies, which one doesn't know how to build electric vehicles better than these laymen?

The reason why they did not rush into the electric vehicle industry should be due to the cost of production line construction, raw material procurement, marketing and other aspects.

After all, once the car-making plan is launched, there is basically no way back, and few companies can afford to invest tens of billions of dollars at every turn, and most of them need a number of financial institutions to raise funds and participate in the shares.

That's when it happened.

Zhao Gong, who has never expressed his opinion, suddenly proposed: "I personally think that if the company has to build new energy vehicles, it is better to do it in one step and engage in hydrogen energy vehicles." ”

"Hydrogen? The kind that the island nation is developing? ”

Chen Weidong's brain began to recall.

He remembers that Toyota seems to have been developing hydrogen vehicles for many years.

It is a car that uses liquid hydrogen as fuel and generates electricity from fuel cells.

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

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 gasoline vehicles.

As long as the hydrogen storage technology is high enough.

The overall endurance of hydrogen energy vehicles can even reach more than 1,000 kilometers when filled with liquid hydrogen at a time.

It's not at all comparable to a petrol car and a tram.

Even in a sense, hydrogen energy vehicles are the most in line with the positioning of new energy vehicles.

However, Liu Weitao, the head of the materials department, has a different view.

"Mr. Chen, it is undeniable that hydrogen energy vehicles do have many advantages, and they are also the most ideal new energy vehicles for human beings."

"However, let's think about it, why the island countries have been developing hydrogen energy vehicles since the early nineties, but almost 20 years have passed so far, and their hydrogen energy vehicles have not been promoted on a large scale, which should be a few key technical problems that have not been solved."

"Leaving aside the high cost of making liquid hydrogen, the storage and transportation of hydrogen is an unavoidable problem."

"Because hydrogen is a very reactive gas, it must be stored and transported at high pressures and low temperatures."

"If there is a leak, it is easy to cause a fire or explosion, so there is a big hidden danger to the safety of hydrogen vehicles."

"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 hydrogen transportation, we will still be limited by many external factors."

Fang Weimin took a sip of tea and persuaded in a serious tone.

"How?"

Chen Weidong frowned slightly, not understanding how hydrogen energy vehicles would be restricted.

Could it be that the state has any special restrictions in this industry?

"Chief Engineer Fang's meaning should be a matter of technology patents, right?"

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

Because when they promote machinery and equipment internationally, they are often restricted by the patents of island companies.

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

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

Even if it is a small part, 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.

"Li Gong is right." Fang Weimin nodded, "I have checked the information, more than 70% of the patents related to hydrogen energy vehicles are in the hands of island companies, and Toyota alone has more than 6,000." ”

"Most of the people who can register are registered."

"I even suspect that they are waiting for us to invest in hydrogen adoption before countering us with patents."

"It's like DVDs from previous years."

So he thought that trams should be developed.

At the very least, we can bypass many of the restrictions imposed on patents in island countries.

When Chen Weidong heard this, he was also a little big-headed.

Of course he knows the lessons of the DVD.

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

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

At that time, the price of domestic DVDs was low and the quality was comparable to that of international brands, so it was very competitive in the international market.

But then, what followed was the accumulation of patent fees.

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

Not counting the 3 billion yuan that has been paid before, China's DVD manufacturers will have to pay another 20 billion yuan in the later stage.

Thereafter, royalties were levied on every part of a small DVD, from audio, random memory, DVD-RW, DVD-R, etc.

This has also led to a decline in domestic DVD production profits.

At its lowest, you can only make two dollars by selling one.

Two-thirds of DVD manufacturers were brought down in this case.

So much so that some people joked, "It's better to sell DVDs than to sell Chinese cabbage", at least selling cabbage will not pay for every leaf.

(End of chapter)