For Xu Chuan, the meeting with Musk was a coincidence.

Although they were once rivals in the aerospace field, the two did not have much grudge or opinion against each other.

This also laid the foundation for the two to sit here calmly and talk, and even the possible cooperation in the future.

After chatting for a while, exchanging contact information with each other and agreeing on a time for follow-up communication, Xu Chuan did not stay here for too long.

There are many products at the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit, although most of the products are not too attractive to him, but even if he is one in a hundred, he can still find something of interest.

As for whether the follow-up cooperation with Spacex will be followed, then we will communicate later.

Some people may think that it is necessary to cooperate with a former subordinate who has been defeated?

But the failure of the Artemis lunar module has nothing to do with Spacex, strictly speaking.

SpaceX simply provided the Falcon Heavy rocket to send the Artemis lunar module and the Orion multipurpose manned spacecraft to the moon.

As a phased goal, Spacex has actually done it quite perfectly.

Even though NASA forced the Falcon Heavy to start ahead of schedule and launched its plan to return to the moon before the Xinghai Research Institute, SpaceX still completed its own mission.

In terms of the design, manufacture and control of heavy-lift launch vehicles, Spacex does have a lot of advantages and leading technology.

That's what Xu Chuan needs, and it can improve the design of the second-generation space shuttle to a certain extent. At the same time, cooperation with Spacex can also accelerate the development of the moon and interstellar space.

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In the exhibition hall of Spacex, after seeing off this internationally famous scholar, he glanced at the corner where he could no longer see his back, and fell into thought.

For this famous Professor Xu, his opinion is actually quite complicated, probably love and hate at the same time, and some admiration, right?

What I love is that the artificial SEI thin film and lithium-sulfur battery developed by the other party, as well as the realization of controllable nuclear fusion technology, have greatly promoted the development of electric energy, indirectly promoted the prosperity of new energy vehicles, and brought him huge benefits.

Naturally, the patent of artificial SEI film and lithium-sulfur battery technology, both of which are important technologies related to the development of new energy vehicles, are in his hands.

In addition, there is the space exploration project that was crushed in the space race, which makes his senses extremely complex.

As for admiration, it probably comes from the identity of a top scholar.

Although the senses are complex, if you want to talk about cooperation, Musk is naturally willing.

Even if aside from the lithium-sulfur battery technology, which he needs to strive for, there is also Xu Chuan's support in space exploration technology.

For him, among the companies he founded, if he had to pick one of the most important companies, it would undoubtedly be Spacex.

To be precise, he is not interested in Spacex, but in his dream of space exploration.

If there is a real 'space maniac' among the many entrepreneurs, it can be said that he lives up to the name.

Including Tesla, Spacex, Solo and other companies, it can be said that almost all of his efforts now are in preparation for the dream of exploring space and future immigration to Mars.

Even the three failures of the Falcon signal almost ruined his dreams and caused him to go bankrupt, but it did not change his attachment and thoughts.

If anyone can help Spacex in the field of space exploration, perhaps even if he gives up a part of Tesla's shares, he will probably be willing.

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The Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit lasted for a week, but before the second day was over, the entire summit was surging.

Academician Xu Chuan appeared

The news of the summit spread to all the enterprises and scientific research institutions participating in the summit for the first time, and on the first day of the exhibition, Academician Xu took a fancy to a hydrogen fuel cell project called "Tomorrow's Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd." and was willing to invest in the news, which can be described as flying all over the sky.

If the first news is just a gimmick, it has aroused everyone's curiosity and interest. The second piece of news has undoubtedly attracted the attention of many startups and the business community.

Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a small enterprise located in Shancheng, the relevant information was placed on the desk of the general manager of the major wind department that night. Looking at the information of this 'small company', almost all venture capital companies are gearing up, trying to get the contact information of the other party.

As we all know, the direction and technology that Academician Xu is optimistic about must be 'a great future'. But for the business and venture capital worlds, it is quite difficult to eat meat with him.

Without him, this bull who has stood at the top of the academic community in China and even the world, even if he has technology most of the time, the object of cooperation is not something that venture capital companies can climb.

Even if it is the lithium battery, the deepest industry he has entered, his partners are basically not short of money, let alone sell shares or anything.

But this tomorrow's hydrogen energy company is different, although it is not a small start-up, its total assets are only 350 million, and it is completely worth entering for the venture capital industry.

Backed by the pillar of Academician Xu, it can be said that this company is destined to grow and even become a giant in the hydrogen energy industry.

The only thing that makes many wind companies and capital have some doubts is that the hydrogen fuel cell technology is obviously opposed to the lithium-sulfur battery developed by Academician Xu, and they compete with each other for the market.

Many venture capitalists and capitalists can't figure out why they should invest in hydrogen fuel cells after they already have lithium-sulfur batteries, which can quickly occupy the battery field.

Of course, whether you understand this matter or not does not affect the pursuit of tomorrow's hydrogen energy companies by venture capital and capital.

As long as Academician Xu keeps an eye on and invests in this, then this company can be said to be destined to become a giant in the field of hydrogen energy.

Even in the field of hydrogen energy, Sakura Country occupies more than 80% of the patents, which does not affect everyone's optimism about tomorrow's hydrogen energy.

It can be said that if the company is willing to go public in the future, then there will be countless capitals flocking to help promote this matter.

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Academician Xu Chuan's investment in Tomorrow's Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is not only concerned about domestic capital and venture capital, but also many international capitals quickly noticed this gossip.

On the other side, cherry blossom country.

The relevant news was quickly passed back to their hometowns through the companies participating in the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit, which attracted the attention of many Sakura country companies with layout in the field of hydrogen fuel cells.

On the basis of the development of energy, each country has its own different options.

For example, Huaguo, long before the realization of controllable nuclear fusion technology, has been in the field of lithium batteries and electric vehicles.

And the cherry blossom country, which is across the sea, has chosen a different path.

That's hydrogen fuel cells.

In 2023, a data released by Sakura Country's own analysis agency shows that Sakura Country has an absolute advantage in hydrogen fuel cell technology, with 34,600 hydrogen fuel cell patents in the world, ranking first in the world.

Toyota alone has more than 6,000 patents for hydrogen fuel cells, accounting for more than one-third of the world's patents related to hydrogen fuel cells.

With such a large number of patents, the car companies in Sakura Country have a great advantage in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, providing a solid foundation for their corner overtaking. This data undoubtedly shows the long-term technology accumulation and R&D strength of Sakura Country in the field of hydrogen fuel cells, and also shows their great ambitions in the field of hydrogen fuel cells.

As one

An anti-bone boy.... As a country trying to realize a "hydrogen society", Sakura Country attaches great importance to the development of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells in countries around the world.

Not only its own research and development, but also the purchase of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel technology patents in other countries, and even the 'plundering' of other countries' technologies through theft, suppression, interspersion and other means.

Trying to monopolize and promote hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells all over the world.

However, despite their numerous patents on hydrogen vehicle technology, other countries do not seem to be interested.

Not just because other countries have their own R&D plans, but also because they are cautious about the commercial prospects of hydrogen energy.

After all, hydrogen energy is expensive and difficult to produce, transport, use, and even build hydrogen fuel infrastructure.

Therefore, due to the lack of sufficient market demand, it is difficult for these patented technologies in Sakura Country to be translated into actual commercial products.

But now, Professor Xu, who is far away in China, seems to have helped them tear a hole in the strong barrier of hydrogen fuel cells.

Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, in the headquarters building of Toyota United Fuel Cell System R&D Corporation. A middle-aged man with a humanoid appearance was carefully flipping through the report document in his hand.

On the paper documents, the information transmitted by Toyota, which participated in the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit, was recorded in detail, including the news of Academician Xu Chuan's investment in Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., and the detailed information of Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd.

"Akita-kun, is this source true?"

After quickly flipping through the information in his hand, Yuta Takako, president of Toyota United Fuel Cell System R&D Company, flashed a sharp look in his eyes, looked at his subordinates standing in front of the desk and asked seriously.

"It was delivered by Toyota Headquarters and JAIc Asia Investment Co., Ltd., which participated in the Asia-Pacific Summit, and the news can be ensured to a certain extent that there are no problems." A subordinate named Akita Jun quickly reported.

"Yo Xi, that Professor Xu did us a great favor this time!"

Hearing the accuracy of the news, a bright smile suddenly appeared on Gao Ke Yutai's face.

You must know that after the problem of lithium dendrites is solved, the rapid development of lithium battery new energy vehicles has seriously affected the development of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Toyota or Sakura Country has always been worried about how to tear up the hole in the hydrogen field that has been laid out for more than ten years, but I didn't expect that Professor Xu to personally send this opportunity to them.

After thinking for a while, Gao Ke Yuta quickly said with a smile on his face: "Continue to collect information about this company called Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., especially the other party's technology and patents in diaphragm liquid hydrogen storage fuel cells."

"Also, let the driver come and pick me up and take me to the Tokyo headquarters now, and I'll personally go to the headquarters to report on this matter!"

"Okay, President." Akita-kun responded quickly, and with some hesitation, he glanced at Yuta Takatsu.

"Do you have any questions?"

"President, with Hwakook's attitude towards us, if we want to buy this company or take a stake in them, it will be very difficult."

Keisuke Akita hesitated for a moment, but still reminded him: "And I think this time the matter may not be so simple, it is Professor Xu Chuan who participated in the investment of Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Company, and his opinion on us has always been unfair, if we participate in the investment, I am afraid that he will withdraw from the investment in Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Company, or block our acquisition and investment."

Gao Ke Yutai smiled and said, "Don't worry, the hustle and bustle can't be sharp, as long as we give enough, there is nothing that can't be done."

After a slight pause, he said confidently, "And even if he withdraws or blocks it, it will be nothing to us."

"You must know that more than 80% of the world's hydrogen fuel cell patents are in the hands of our Sakura Empire."

"It would be better if we could work together and use Professor Xu's reputation to open up the market for hydrogen vehicles and hydrogen energy."

"If you can't

It is enough for us to take advantage of this shareholder trend to fully promote hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen energy, and to obtain the technology and patents of diaphragm liquid hydrogen storage fuel cells."

"What we want is not his investment, but his fame to help us open a gap in the hydrogen market!"

"And now, he's set his sights on this market, as long as we take advantage of the opportunity, that's enough!"

Gao Ke Yuta's face is very confident, for hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells, through decades of efforts, Sakura has long established a thick patent barrier to it.

Unfortunately, the market for hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cells has not been opened.

This opportunity, they have never gotten.

Countries may still maintain a tacit attitude towards hydrogen and allow them to enter, but for hydrogen fuel cells, it has always been based on the rhythm of repression.

That is, to maintain its own hydrogen fuel cell research and development, and to refuse the entry of hydrogen fuel cells from Sakura Country, this is almost the status quo.

And now, the opportunity is right in front of them!

If we can take advantage of this opportunity to open up the hydrogen fuel cell market, it will be a huge billion-dollar new field that is not weaker than the lithium-sulfur battery market!

As Sakura Country, which occupies more than 80% of the world's hydrogen fuel cell patents, it will reap the greatest benefits in this new market.

Thanks to that Professor Xu, maybe even he didn't expect that an investment would bring such a huge change to the whole world, and it would also bring a 'strong' competitor to his own lithium-sulfur battery!

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