Drive a BMW, take a Mercedes.

These two luxury car brands from Germany are developing at the same pace in China.

The sales gap between the two sides is also not very large.

Neither of them agrees with ABB's claims now.

So more often than not, the people from BMW are staring at Mercedes, and the people from Mercedes are watching the movements of BMW.

This time, the cooperation between BMW and Nanshan Battery suddenly spread.

This made Auguste and others of Mercedes-Benz naturally know some of BMW's next moves.

"Yang Ming, BMW is actually preparing to produce electric vehicles in Huaxia, do you think this thing is reliable?"

August, who has always disapproved of electric vehicles in his head, will not easily change his mind.

Even if BMW has made some actual moves, he is just very puzzled and does not feel that Mercedes-Benz needs to follow up immediately.

Of course, attention must be paid attention to.

Any big move of a BMW car, Mercedes is very concerned.

"BMW is not new to electric vehicles, and their MINI E has already started road tests in Europe."

"Now that there are policies to encourage the development of electric vehicles in China, it is estimated that BMW Motor feels that this is a good opportunity."

"However, I think that even with policy support, there is no market hope for electric vehicles in the short term."

"The inconvenience of charging alone can dispel everyone's idea of buying an electric car."

"On the contrary, it is reported that the commercial vehicles in Nanshan Goattown from Yangcheng are ready to engage in electric buses, which may be more reliable."

At the end of 2008, most people in the automotive industry felt that although electric vehicles represented the future, this future would not come so soon.

Yang Ming is naturally no exception.

"Everyone understands this truth, why don't BMW cars and Nanshan batteries understand it?"

"Do they really think that after laying out the electric vehicle technology in advance, they will be able to get an advantage in the competition in the future?"

Phillips found BMW's movements still incomprehensible.

Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, he prefers to go to the tiger mountains.

This is a bit of a commercial anomaly.

"Nanshan Group had a bad relationship with BMW before, and now BMW will cooperate with Nanshan Battery, and I estimate that Nanshan Battery should indeed have some unique technology in the field of electric vehicle batteries."

"But until the market is immature, no matter how good the technology is, it is useless."

"In the future, if the market opportunity for electric vehicles really comes, it should not be too late for us to produce electric vehicles again."

"Of course, if the headquarters is willing to invest some energy in the pre-research of related technologies, it will naturally be a great thing."

Yang Ming's words can be regarded as representing the true thoughts in his heart.

However, Phillips doesn't think that the big guys at the headquarters will be interested in the pre-research of electric vehicle technology.

So he didn't talk to Yang Ming anymore, and moved the topic to other places.

……

"Xiaolin, there seems to be a lot of news related to electric vehicles in Huaxia now, and even BMW is ready to build electric cars."

"In terms of the company's strategy for new energy vehicles, the focus is on hydrogen energy, do we have to consider the simultaneous development of the two routes?"

As the president of Toyota Motor, Tesaaki Watanabe is now in high spirits.

Toyota's global development in the past two years has been very good on the whole.

Especially in the American market, it is expected to hit the first place in the market next year.

However, in terms of future development strategy, Watanabe is also a little entangled.

It stands to reason that Toyota has been engaged in electric vehicles for a long time.

As early as 1997, Toyota began manufacturing RAV4 EV and Prius BEVs, of which 1,484 units of the first generation of the RAV4 EV were produced, all of which were sold or leased.

The RAV4 EV has a range of around 150km and is powered by 24 12-volt NiMH batteries with a capacity of 27kWh that can be fully charged in five hours.

It can be said that Toyota's technology accumulation in nickel-metal hydride batteries is very deep.

Their FHEV models also use nickel-metal hydride batteries.

But when it comes to lithium batteries, they are relatively weak.

The most important thing is that compared with electric vehicles, many people in Toyota are more optimistic about hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

"There's no need!"

"Electric vehicles are not suitable for Dongying at all, and they are not really clean energy vehicles."

"The end point of new energy vehicles must be hydrogen fuel cell vehicles."

"Hydrogen is the cleanest energy source, and all that is produced after combustion is water, which can achieve true zero emissions."

"Over the years, the company has invested a lot of manpower and material resources in the research of hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen storage tanks and fuel cell system software control related technologies."

"Now we have formed an absolute patent advantage in this field, and no car company will be able to surpass us in this field in the future."

"At this time, I don't think it makes sense to slow down the investment in the technology research and development of hydrogen fuel cells and turn to electric vehicles instead."

"Whether it's the United States, Europe, or our hometown, electric vehicles will not be mainstream for a long time in the future."

"Even I think the future of hybrid vehicles is stronger than electric vehicles in these places."

Tetsuaki Kobayashi's attitude is very resolute.

As the R&D director, he can't accept changing the direction of technology every once in a while, which will make the people below at a loss.

The most critical thing is that as early as 1992, Toyota began to research hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, and now more than ten years have passed.

A relatively complete chain of interests has been formed along this route.

If this path is abandoned or changed, there will be many internal objections.

After all, no one would deny that the future of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is something to look forward to.

"We have so many patented technologies in our hands, will it make other manufacturers give up research on hydrogen fuel cells when the time comes?"

Watanabe makes a rather peculiar point.

This made Xinlin Zheming stunned.

Too many patents scared other car companies?

Is it possible?

Not to mention, this possibility is completely there.

Wasn't there a similar situation in hybrid technology before?

In the past, there have not been too many car companies researching, but after Toyota gave up most of its patents, there are many more companies researching hybrid vehicles.

You've built the walls so well that you want to eat alone, and you may end up not being able to eat anything.

After all, for the development of an industrial chain, it is absolutely not enough to rely on one car company alone.

You buck the trend and the likelihood of success is very low.

"In fact, other car companies such as BMW and Honda, and even General Motors are also researching hydrogen fuel cells, which shows that we have too many patents, which is not a limit."

Kobayashi Tetsuaki felt that a large number of his brain cells had been burned, and only then did he think of a reply that seemed to be quite logical.

However, there is obviously no way to completely clarify this issue now.

It can only be a step at a time.

The two of them discussed for a long time, but there was no conclusion.

Similar discussions are also relatively common in Dongying enterprises.

Otherwise, how can it be said that there are not many other companies in Dongying, but there will be more and more reports.

Because the efficiency of their meetings is often low and scary.

There is also a relatively slow response, that is, Chuncheng Automobile Group.

"Mr. Zhu, I think it is also possible to discuss with Mr. Cao and let Nanshan Hongqi also make an electric car?"

"When the time comes, not to mention other markets, at least we are sure to win the taxi market here in Spring City."

Tao Wen has also been paying attention to the movements in Yangcheng these days.

Regarding the movements made by Nanshan Battery, Yangcheng Trumpchi and BMW, she naturally sees it in her eyes.

At first, she wasn't sure what her opinion should be.

After all, she knows a little less about electric vehicles.

In the past few days, she has made up for her homework and has some understanding of the relevant situation.

The point is that she communicated with people she knew from the ministry and knew that there would be some specific policies coming out in the next step.

The future development direction of the entire Huaxia Automobile is likely to choose electric vehicles.

In this way, it is naturally necessary for Chuncheng Automobile Group to lay out in advance.

"Although electric vehicles are quite promising, they can't make money in a short period of time."

"What Nanshan Hongqi needs most now is to get out the H5 and HS5 and pull up sales."

"It's not a good idea to distract yourself at this time."

Zhu Zhengfeng directly rejected Tao Wen's proposal.

In his opinion, grasping a key point and doing it well is the easiest way to produce results.

Otherwise, if you do it in the east and in the west, in the end, the money is not spent, but the technology is not really developed.

"That's right, Nanshan Hongqi now has a development focus, and it is indeed not suitable for distraction."

Tao Wen was not so iron-headed, and seeing that she already knew Zhu Zhengfeng's opinion, her style of words immediately began to change.

"However, in terms of buses and buses, can we let other companies do it?"

Chuncheng Automobile Group has a bunch of enterprises that cover the production of a wide variety of models.

The Nanshan Red Flag is just one of them.

So after this plan was rejected, Tao Wen quickly tried to see if other paths could be taken.

However, Zhu Zhengfeng's thoughts were not the same as hers, and he said: "Now the market prospects are unclear, don't toss it first." When everything clears, we'll go to electric vehicles. ”

"Anyway, Nanshan Group has a full set of parts such as batteries, motors, and electronic controls, so you can buy them directly when the time comes."

"We arranged personnel to study in advance, and invested a lot of manpower and material resources, not to mention, what we came out of at that time was not as good as Nanshan Group, which was a complete waste of resources."

"It's better to do less technology research and development, just buy parts and assemble them directly."

"General Motors and Ford are also constantly restructuring their supply chains, and they want to hand over more parts technology research and development to suppliers, and we can learn from them."

Although Tao Wen did not agree with Zhu Zhengfeng's point of view, she definitely did not dare to stand up and refute it.

So in the end, she had to find another topic and cover it up.

……

Nanshan battery has done so many things during this time, and there are naturally many manufacturers who are interested in it.

All kinds of bus companies have taken the initiative to contact and want to come to visit and exchange.

Lin Cheng naturally did not refuse to come.

After all, in a short period of time, the future of electric buses and electric buses should be worth looking forward to.

Lin Cheng, who is busy every day, had a rare meal with Cao Yang in the cafeteria at noon today.

In the small talk, it is natural to mention the various customers who visited the door during this time.

"Mr. Cao, now our lithium iron phosphate technology and ternary lithium battery technology have been known by many people."

"Autohome also did an interview to introduce our battery parameters in detail."

"As a result, it attracted a variety of customers from all walks of life."

"Needless to say, in the automotive industry, even mobile phone and computer companies such as Motorola, Nokia and Hewlett-Packard have reached out to talk to us about battery technology."

"This is not the most exaggerated, this morning, a small company that produces drones in Shencheng actually called directly to say that it wanted to visit our site."

"I'm lacking in skills right now, so how can I have so much time to receive them one by one."

Lin Cheng was really busy during this time.

The electric bus and electric taxi projects of Nanshan Battery and Yangcheng Automobile Group have been officially launched, and many things need his participation.

Then customers from all walks of life came to visit one after another, and there were some relatively large companies, and he was not good at refusing casually.

It made him wish he could have twelve clones.

"Drone companies?"

The chopsticks in Cao Yang's hand paused, the drone company over there in Shencheng couldn't be it, right?

"Yes, if the drone wants to stay in the air for a long enough time, battery technology is very critical."

"Up to now, the energy density of our ternary lithium batteries is the highest among all battery manufacturers."

"The key is that the probability of our success is also much lower than that of other manufacturers in the industry."

"That's why so many customers are interested in our Nanshan battery."

"But drones are too niche, and they're just toys for children, so I don't think there's much point in cooperating."

Although Lin Cheng is a battery expert, it is really hard to say what his business vision is.

Of course, in 2008, no one knew that the future of drones would be so broad.

"What is the name of this drone company? Is there a product coming out now? ”

Cao Yang continued to ask, which made Lin Cheng feel a little surprised.

I don't ask about the movements of potential big customers such as Yutong Bus and King Long Bus, but I want to ask about the situation of a drone company.

I don't understand.

"Seems to be called a DJI drone?"

"Yes, that's the name!"

"Mr. Cao, have you heard of this name?"

If you don't understand, just ask.

Lin Cheng and Cao Yang are also familiar with each other.

He also knows a little bit about Cao Yang's character.

Obviously, there should be some story behind this drone.

"I don't know!"

"But I think the future of drones is still worth looking forward to."

"You get in touch with him, I'd like to meet him."

"Isn't DJI interested in Nanshan batteries?"

"As long as we can talk about it, we can use the latest lithium battery technology for their drones, and we can also supply them at cost price at the beginning."

The unicorns have already taken the initiative to send them to the door, and if Cao Yang doesn't say anything at all, it must be inappropriate.

To engage in drones by himself, Cao Yang does not have so much energy.

Nanshan Group has enough business now, and Cao Yang has no idea of further expanding its business on a large scale.

But DJI is a special company, and it's still a low point for them.

As long as you invest a little bit, you can lie down and win when the time comes.

The most important thing is that DJI drones will become famous by then, and the advertising effect brought to Nanshan battery is also very good.

After all, in terms of the energy density of lithium batteries, there is no product that has higher requirements in this regard than drones.

In the future, we can even work with DJI to develop flying cars and play with some new concepts.

After several tosses, the impression that Nanshan Group is a high-tech enterprise should be even more profound.

"Mr. Cao, when would you like to see them?"

"The sooner the better!"

"Then I'll give the other party a call right now and see if they have time this afternoon."

Lin Cheng said that he would do it, and immediately put down his chopsticks and called DJI's people.

The current DJI is not to say that compared with Nanshan Group, even compared with Nanshan Battery, the volume is not a level.

Lin Cheng took the initiative to say that Cao Yang wanted to see them, and DJI immediately said that he could do it this afternoon.

Anyway, it's an hour's drive from the deep city.

So that afternoon, Cao Yang met Wang Tao, the founder of DJI.

Cao Yang was born in 1979 and Wang Tao was born in 1980.

Everyone is also considered to be the same age.

They are all so young, but their achievements are very different.

Therefore, Wang Tao at this time is not as confident as later generations.

Of course, in addition to being polite, there is no groveling.

Everyone is very confident and proud.

You respect me, I respect you.

The atmosphere was much better than Wang Tao imagined at the beginning.

"Mr. Cao, I heard that Mr. Lin said that Nanshan Battery's ternary lithium battery technology was personally researched by you?"

After a brief greeting, Wang Tao asked a question very curiously.

He himself is a technical background, and he has a sense of identity with people who are also high-tech.

"Indeed, Nanshan Battery started not very early in terms of ternary lithium battery technology, and if you want to achieve results as soon as possible, it is naturally the most effective for me to personally lead the team to do technical research."

"I heard that when Mr. Wang, when you graduated from university, your graduation design product was a drone, and now you are fully committed to this field, it seems that you are very optimistic about the drone market?"

Cao Yang's time is very precious, and today's meeting was originally improvised, so the time is relatively limited.

At this time, there is no need to be too polite, just cut straight to the topic.

With Cao Yang's current status, Wang Tao would not feel that it would be impolite to do so.

"Yes, I'm very bullish on the drone market."

"Before DJI, drones felt like they were either military products or children's toys, and very few people felt that there was room for drones in the middle market."

"But like a professional-grade image drone, I believe that many crews are in demand."

"Public safety, land surveying and mapping, power inspection, forestry surveying and other fields also need some special drones."

"Even in the development of agriculture, there is room for drones to play."

"Although there are some drone companies making related products, the price is very expensive, the operation is more complicated, and it is difficult to popularize it on a large scale."

"Our idea at DJI is to develop a unique market by researching drones with reasonable cost and advanced performance."

"When it comes to the performance of drones, in addition to the most critical flight control system, the performance of the battery is more important."

"The attributes of the drone determine that the weight of the battery it carries cannot be very heavy, otherwise it will affect a series of parameters such as air time."

"This requires our batteries to have a very high energy density and not be very costly."

"Nanshan Battery can now make electric taxis achieve a range of 400 kilometers, which fully demonstrates the technological advancement of Nanshan Battery, and I believe that the cooperation between Nanshan Battery and DJI will be very meaningful."

When it comes to the field he is good at, Wang Tao's words immediately became more.

He is really very confident in this field, and he is also interested in Nanshan Battery.

"Mr. Wang, DJI doesn't have a product that can be taken out yet, but various research and development costs a lot of money."

"Have you ever thought about finding an institutional fund?"

Historically, DJI only started its fundraising journey in 2010, and then began to grow rapidly in just a few years.

It's only the end of 2008, and normally DJI's need for financing isn't so urgent.

However, there are few startups that are not interested in financing.

After all, burning investors' money is definitely different from burning one's own money, and the pressure is also different.

Wang Tao has no way to make an exception.

"Mr. Cao, are you interested in investing in DJI?"

Everyone is a smart person, and there is no need to beat around the bush, so Wang Tao directly asked what was in his heart.

"That's right, Nanshan Battery is willing to contribute a sum of money to occupy 20% of DJI's shares."

"In the future, if DJI has further financing needs, Nanshan Battery must have the right to keep its shares unchanged."

Cao Yang did not have a lion open its mouth.

If too many shares are transferred, Wang Tao will definitely be unwilling.

Whether DJI can succeed or not, Wang Tao is the most critical figure.

So it's not so much investing in DJI, it's better to invest in Wang Tao.

"How much valuation is Nanshan Battery willing to give?"

Wang Tao asked, basically indicating that he did not refuse investment.

However, he definitely doesn't want his heart and soul to be sold.

"With a valuation of 100 million yuan, Nanshan Battery took out 20 million yuan in cash to invest in shares, and can provide DJI with the most advanced lithium batteries in the future."

Cao Yang did not die to lower the price.

Historically, DJI's first funding round was $10 million, but that was in 2010.

Now there is a difference of more than a year, and it is still the worst time of the financial crisis, this price is not low.

(End of chapter)