In China, the term retreat is also often used in martial arts, to describe martial arts masters who close their doors and meditate on their cultivation in order to improve their martial arts.

Throughout the first half of 2003, Cao Yang was basically in retreat.

His trajectory was mostly inside the industrial park.

Of course, at this special time, running around will also be disliked, so you can simply retreat.

Based on Nanshan's turnover last year, Cao Yang wants to "develop" more new technologies, so naturally there is no pressure at all.

As long as he doesn't engage in chips and lithography machines, which consume a huge amount of points, his inventory points are completely sufficient.

In this way, the most direct manifestation is the rapid increase in the number of patents.

In 2003 alone, Nanshan applied for 239 patents.

This amount is definitely very exaggerated.

At this time, Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd. has entered a period of rapid growth in patent applications, and the number of patent applications is increasing.

"Mr. Cao, all parts of the 1.5T engine have issued a formal mold opening instruction."

"At this pace, it is possible to assemble an engine that can be mass-produced in August, and then enter large-scale mass production at the end of the year."

He Qingquan is the director of the mold center, and the relevant parts of the 1.5T engine, as long as they are made in Nanshan, are all made by the mold center.

So he is naturally also one of the members of the 1.5 engine research and development project team.

"The layout of the engine production line has also been determined, and now the outsourced processing equipment has been ordered, and the infrastructure on the factory side has been completed, just waiting for the equipment to enter the site one after another."

Luo Hongxing also reported on the preparations of the engine factory on the side.

"According to the prototype data in the current DV development stage, the compression ratio has reached 10.5:1, and the maximum power of the engine has reached 136kw when the speed reaches 6000."

"The maximum torque can also reach 255 Nm, and with BYD's F6 model, the combined fuel consumption under WLTC mode can reach 6.8 L/100km, and the top speed can reach 180km/h."

"This performance is basically the level of the same level of cars, that is, Honda's own latest 03 Accord, which is not as good as ours in terms of power."

"BYD is very satisfied with our current level of parameters, and even exceeded their expectations."

Cheng Tao is an engine expert from Aerospace Mitsubishi in Nanshan, he has done engine research and development work in Dongying Mitsubishi for more than ten years, and then came to Aerospace Mitsubishi as the head of the technology department.

This time, Nanshan also spent a lot of money to let him come over and serve as the director of the engine division.

Although there are many things in Nanshan's 1.5T turbocharged engine that Cao Yang "proposed" and personally participated in the design, Cheng Tao is responsible for the daily project management and tracking.

"This level of power output will not lag behind in the next ten years."

"In the future, we only need to further improve the fuel saving effect and the durability of parts, and promote some VA proposals to reduce costs."

"Of course, how to make our engines as durable as those of the Dongying series is also the focus of everyone's efforts in the next period of time."

Cao Yang didn't plan to put Nanshan's energy into the engine all the time.

The future is destined to be the era of electric vehicles, and it is no problem for Nanshan to develop an engine now and use it for 10 years.

Originally, in this era, the engines of most OEMs would take about ten years for a generation of products.

The engine, a product with a history of more than 100 years, has relatively mature functions in all aspects.

It's harder for you to change by leaps and bounds.

In particular, this generation of Nanshan products has been developed based on the 1.5T engine of Honda.

It can be said that it is completely sufficient.

Even in the hybrid era, this engine is no problem.

"Of course, the development of engines with other displacements based on the 1.5T platform can also be carried out according to the needs of customers."

Cao Yang felt that everyone seemed to be relieved, and immediately added additional requirements.

It's June 2003.

Nanshan no longer needs to engage in closed-door R&D work, but it does not mean that R&D work can be stopped.

"Mr. Cao, although our engine has not yet been officially mass-produced, there is already a prototype coming out."

"I think in addition to contacting BYD, I can now also talk to customers such as Changan Automobile, Great Wall Motor, Geely, and Chery."

"In the first few months, it was inconvenient for us to travel, but now we should be fine."

"Otherwise, after the mass production of our engine production line, only BYD F6 is in use, then the capacity utilization rate is relatively low."

Zeng Tingting, as the head of the sales department, naturally wants to develop more customers for the company.

Today's project will be an important milestone in the engine development work, and she feels it's time to start shifting her focus to securing external orders.

"I agree with Minister Zeng that in order to fully consider future needs, our engine production line is designed according to the scale of 300,000 units per year."

"If three shifts are implemented and some bottleneck equipment is added, the production capacity can even exceed 400,000 units."

"And BYD's F6, even if the sales situation is relatively ideal, I estimate that it will be 100,000 units a year."

"In this case, it is really necessary to consider developing new customers."

"Especially for such an important part as the engine, even if the customer wants to adopt it, it will need to carry out various verifications for at least half a year."

"If we act late, we will always have surplus capacity in the engine plant."

Luo Hongxing, as the vice president in charge of production, is naturally very concerned about capacity utilization.

In the era of industrial production, if the capacity utilization rate is very low, then there is no way to reduce the production cost.

The amortization expenses of various plant equipment, the expenses of various personnel, and many items are fixed expenses.

That is, whether you produce 100,000 engines or 200,000 units, some costs are the same.

"In fact, I think that with the high performance and reasonable cost of this engine, as long as more customers know that we have developed a qualified engine."

"It is estimated that many customers will take the initiative to contact us, so at this time, can we hold a press conference and make the action bigger?"

"It just so happens that the situation in Yangcheng is not so good in the past six months, taking advantage of this opportunity, it can be regarded as a new start?"

Pan Jinxing came up with a rather constructive idea.

When your OEM launches a new model, there will be a variety of test drives, off-line activities, and launch activities.

So if we come up with a new engine in Nanshan, can we also hold a technology exhibition or an off-line ceremony or other activities?

Let the domestic OEMs also understand the strength of Nanshan.

Of course, it is unlikely that the joint ventures of Yangcheng Honda, Chuncheng Toyota, Modu Volkswagen, and Modu GM will use Nanshan's engines, so there is no need to invite.

However, there is one domestic independent brand, and all of them are potential customers of Nanshan.

Until now, there are not many independent brands where all engines are researched and produced by themselves.

Unlike in 2023, most of the engines of independent brands have already been in-housed.

"Mr. Pan's proposal is good, and it just so happens that our new 4MT, 6MT and 4AT gearboxes have also been successfully rolled off the assembly line."

"When the time comes, combined with the situation of the engine and transmission, we will hold a powertrain technology exhibition, and all customers must be very interested."

Cao Yang thought about it for a while, and felt the benefits of Pan Jinxing's proposal.

The aroma of wine is also afraid of deep alleys.

If an enterprise wants to develop, it naturally needs to be able to publicize.

"At that time, you can also ask Autohome to arrange more personnel to come over and make relevant reports."

Zeng Tingting also added a suggestion next to her.

Autohome is now on the right track, and its influence in the automotive industry is still relatively large.

In addition to domestic consumers and some people who eat melons, employees of various automobile manufacturers also often log on to Autohome to learn about the situation of various models.

"Mr. Cao, or simply call it Nanshan Science and Technology Day, and form a practice in the future, and hold Nanshan Science and Technology Day on a certain day every year."

"When the time comes, all the products of our company will be pulled out for exhibition, and the influence of this event will be expanded."

"From auto parts to equipment, we promote all aspects."

"Maybe it can play a role in promoting each other, so that each customer can better see the profound strength of Nanshan."

Pan Jinxing saw that Cao Yang recognized his suggestion just now, and couldn't help but expand the plan again.

In recent years, it is relatively rare for a company to hold a science and technology day.

Unlike later generations, any large company has similar activities.

Whether it is from the perspective of brand building or product promotion, the effect of this is very worth looking forward to.

"Nanshan Science and Technology Day?"

Cao Yang smacked it and felt that this thing was feasible.

"No problem!"

"The time is set for the last day of June, and we will make the event a little bigger, and invite all the customers and potential customers to come and have a good visit."

"Taking this opportunity, we officially launched the 1.5T turbocharged engine and related powertrain combination."

"And we can discuss with customers the development of other displacement engines."

One of the advantages of private enterprises is that many decisions can be made immediately as long as the boss makes a decision.

There is no need for a report to report to go.

Soon, Nanshan determined the general arrangement of the "Nanshan Science and Technology Day", and then began to prepare the relevant exhibition hall layout and invite customers.

What may seem like an ordinary exhibition will soon set off a new wave of discussion in the automotive industry.

even got out of the circle.

(End of chapter)