[Insertion: Flying Fish Automobile changed its name to Future Auto! ] 】

Intelligence and networking have been mentioned by Cao Yang on many occasions before.

Lin Cheng still has some impressions.

This mainly depends on the extent to which the intelligent network center can do it.

Lin Cheng's own efforts are relatively limited.

The concept of unmanned chemical factory has been mentioned in foreign countries, which is nothing more than the use of robots to replace manual labor as much as possible.

In this regard, Lin Cheng's pressure is not very great.

But like integrated die-casting, he just didn't understand what it meant.

It stands to reason that the process of die casting is a very old and traditional processing process.

Few car manufacturers will take out the casting process to publicize it as a special highlight.

In order to avoid making a mistake in the future direction, Lin Cheng still asked more questions and said, "Mr. Cao, what does this integrated die-casting refer to?" ”

"The manufacturing process of the traditional body is mainly divided into four major links: stamping, welding, painting and final assembly."

"OEMs purchase various structural parts made by stamping from various suppliers, assemble and weld them together to form the body-in-white assembly of the car."

"Integrated die-casting redesigns multiple independent parts that originally need to be assembled in large structural parts, and uses a super-large die-casting machine to die-cast and mold at one time, directly obtaining complete parts, greatly reducing the stamping and welding process, optimizing the performance of structural parts, and greatly improving production efficiency."

"Integrated die casting is an all-round upgrade of the traditional die casting process."

"The processing time of a large die-casting machine is usually 80-90 seconds, and it can complete the production of 40-45 castings per hour, and the number of castings produced per day is close to 1,000, while the traditional processing process takes 1-2 hours, which has obvious advantages."

"At the same time, there is a further improvement in quality, because the number of parts is reduced, and the accumulation of errors is greatly reduced."

"To give you a concrete example, the front wheel arch perimeter is welded from hundreds of stamped parts, with hundreds of solder joints."

"If the front wheel cover assembly is produced using integrated die-casting, the number of parts will be reduced to one, the number of solder joints will be greatly reduced, and the weight will be reduced."

"It's a huge boost for the productivity of our electric vehicles."

"The cost of electric vehicles is likely to be a problem that everyone will have to face in the future, and the introduction of some cost reduction methods that are different from traditional fuel vehicles is something that must be considered in advance."

Cao Yang knows that the concept of integrated die casting may be a little too advanced to put forward at this time.

Even many people don't think that integrated die casting has any advantages.

Lin Cheng thought of a question that many people thought of, and said: "Mr. Cao, if it is such an integrated die-casting production of some parts on the body, the cost will be very high when the time comes for after-sales maintenance." ”

"If one part breaks, the entire assembly may need to be replaced."

Regarding the topic that Lin Cheng said, Cao Yang had also heard a lot in later generations.

It sounds like a reasonable statement, but in fact, to quantitatively confirm, the situation is far less serious.

"First of all, it is possible to use parts that are integrally die-cast, mainly front and rear wheel covers, including front and rear longitudinal members; Then there's the front and back floors. ”

"Generally, small accidents and small scratches will not cause damage to the bottom plate after integrated die-casting, unless it is a major accident of high-speed collision."

"Once there is a situation where the integrated die-casting rear bottom plate needs to be replaced, it must be a major accident. At this time, the first thing to consider is the safety of passengers on the bus, rather than the level of vehicle maintenance costs. ”

"And in this case, even if you don't use integrated die casting, the maintenance cost is also very high."

"Considering that this kind of occasion is relatively rare after all, few people will consider this issue when consumers buy a new car."

"That is, we in the automotive industry have a lot of concerns about this thing."

"Another point is that after the integrated die-casting parts are damaged, even if the maintenance cost is indeed higher than that of the parts manufactured by the traditional process, this part of the cost pressure will not be directly passed on to the owner."

"In the event of such an accident, the after-sales repair costs will be covered by the insurance company, and the owner does not need to worry. Unless the owner does not have insurance. ”

"Of course, in the long run, insurance companies are not stupid, and they may make some adjustments to the premiums of electric vehicles."

"In this regard, we can consider how to deal with it later, and even the establishment of our own auto insurance company in the future is not impossible to consider."

"For example, Ford Motor, their auto finance and insurance-related businesses have contributed relatively large profits to the group."

"Even from another perspective, the use of integrated die-casting technology, if it can bring enough topicality, is actually a success."

"Sometimes, black and red are also red."

As soon as Cao Yang said this, Lin Cheng didn't argue about anything.

But this kind of thing that no one has ever done before is definitely a very big challenge for part design.

Even the large-tonnage die-casting machine that needs to be used for integrated die-casting also needs to be discussed with Nanshan equipment in advance to see if it can be made.

Otherwise, you'll need to buy it from outside.

"Mr. Cao, then I will first coordinate the work of some various business divisions and determine some plans for future automobiles as soon as possible."

"Which parts are the objects of the first batch of integrated die casting, and I will find another time to report to you when the time comes."

Lin Cheng could feel Cao Yang's dedication to integrated die-casting, so he didn't insist on it anymore.

Xingchen Automobile takes the traditional route, and the future car adjusts to the new electric vehicle market.

Walking on two legs also seems like a good idea.

And just when the future car made a lot of moves in China, foreign countries also began to have some reactions.

Toyota, which has always wanted to hit the first in the industry, began to seriously discuss the layout of electric vehicles.

"Kobayashi, the North American headquarters is communicating with Tesla to discuss the plan for our models to purchase batteries from Tesla."

"What do you think about this?"

Tetsube Kobayashi used to be the head of Toyota's North American headquarters, and when it comes to the situation in the American market, Watanabe is still willing to hear his views.

Especially during this time, Huaxia has reported that Nanshan Group has established an electric vehicle company, which seems to vigorously develop electric vehicles.

This made Watanabe pay more attention to this aspect of things.

"Until now, there has been no real mass production trend of electric vehicles in any country."

"Tesla has been working hard for a long time in the field of electric vehicles."

"Although they were not born as professional automobile OEMs, in the past few years, their electric sports cars have finally been officially mass-produced and delivered."

"I've heard that a new model is also being developed within Tesla, and there should be more differences at that time."

"Therefore, for the purpose of timely various industry trends, I think we can consider contacting Tesla to see if there are any opportunities for cooperation."

"Even in the North American market, you can launch an electric car that uses Tesla's battery pack."

After a little thought, Tetsumi Kobayashi gave his own advice.

The American market is very different from the Dongying market, and the models that Toyota has invested in the two markets are also quite different.

Even in the direction of new energy development, it is not quite the same.

For a long time, Toyota Motor has mainly taken hydrogen energy vehicles as its strategic development direction in Dongying.

With hybrid vehicles as a transition, electric vehicles are not their main research object.

But Watanabe is also worried that if electric vehicles are really popular in the future, Toyota will not be able to do it if it has a very weak understanding of this field.

"Well, you have a point."

"Then you will fly to the United States in person, discuss it with Tesla, and see how the two sides can cooperate."

"Tesla has now chosen to cooperate with Mercedes-Benz to use Tesla's battery packs in electric vehicles on the SMART."

"This shows that they should not refuse to cooperate with other OEMs."

"After all, for them, if the number of battery packs is too small, the cost should be high."

"If we don't reduce the cost, electric vehicles will definitely have no future."

Tetsuaki Watanabe was quick to give his own judgment.

This matter is no longer for him to be entangled in.

Act as soon as possible, so as not to be left behind by the Nanshan Group.

"President, are we really not going to study lithium batteries ourselves?"

"In the future, nickel-metal hydride batteries should not have much future in electric vehicles, and they can only be used in hybrid systems."

As a large automobile company, Toyota definitely has a team working on batteries in-house.

However, the focus is now on nickel-metal hydride batteries, and there is no future for this area.

At least that's what Tetsuaki Kobayashi himself thinks.

"Don't worry, whether it's an ordinary lithium iron phosphate battery or a ternary lithium battery, I think it's just a transitional product, and there will be a more promising battery when the time comes, and we will consider researching it."

"Now let's see how Tesla is doing in the United States."

"You look at General Motors, it started working on electric vehicles for a long time, and it spent a lot of unjust money, is there any return in the end?"

"This kind of innovative work will be left to American Auto to do, and when the market is clearer, we will follow up quickly."

This point of view of Yoshiaki Watanabe should represent the opinions of many Toei companies.

Dongying enterprises are not so fond of engaging in innovative research and invention, they are more like, or more adept at making products better than others on the basis of existing technology and through excellence.

Like Honda's engine, it has always had a good reputation.

In fact, on the basis of a more mature engine concept, with some micro-innovations, it is better than your other brands.

Another example is the various small precision enterprises in Dongying, which are generally not innovative products.

Even people have been researching the same type of product for decades, and then making this segment a global leader and getting high returns.

"Then I will arrange personnel to track and grasp the situation of the industry in a timely manner."

"Listen to the relevant report every six months, and then look at the situation to respond."

Watanabe has already said it so bluntly, and Tetsuaki Kobayashi naturally has no opinion.

In Dongying enterprises, it is not popular to talk back to leaders.

Most of the time, obedience and execution are more important than anything else.

……

The emergence of future automobiles has touched Toyota, which is far away, not to mention Liu Tianwu in Yangcheng.

At the beginning, Liu Tianwu was not sure what Nanshan Group wanted to do when it established Future Automobile.

Is it because there is a policy coming out now, so take advantage of this shareholder wind to engage in marketing first and rub off on hot spots?

Or do you really think that the future is the world of electric vehicles, and Nanshan Group is ready to make efforts in electric vehicles?

However, when he learned more and more information, Liu Tianwu couldn't sit still.

"Xiao Luo, help make an appointment with Mr. Cao, I want to go over and communicate in person."

"Then over there in Nanshan Industrial Park, we have considered the plot prepared for Jaguar Land Rover before, and you can push forward the relevant follow-up work as soon as possible."

"Even if it doesn't end up being used, it doesn't matter if it's empty as a reserve."

"We can't wait for a project to come and we rush to think about which piece of land to come up with to attract people."

The construction of the factory for electric vehicles in the future is a bit sudden for Liu Tianwu.

Previously, he was concerned about when Xingchen Automobile would expand production and when it would need to build a new factory.

As for Jaguar Land Rover, it goes without saying.

But none of them had any particularly desirable results.

He also thought that there would be no new car factory projects here in Yangcheng anytime soon.

Who knew that all of a sudden, the car of the future would come up with a plan to build a new factory with an annual output of 200,000 electric vehicles.

This time, if he loses the factory of the future car again, Liu Tianwu feels that he will definitely be scolded.

Especially in the case that Nanshan battery and Nanshan auto parts, which are key parts supporting manufacturers, are in Yangcheng, if they can still be robbed of the project by automobile cities such as Modu, Liu Tianwu himself feels that there is no way to forgive himself.

Therefore, he is ready to take the initiative to take out some of the conditions discussed at this morning's Yangcheng office meeting as soon as possible.

In the near future, we will finalize the project of a new factory for the future car.

"Leader, it is already arranged, if there is a need for cars in the future, the construction team can be arranged next month."

"We will handle the rest of the formalities while we are building."

For many projects in this era, it is also a relatively common situation to go through the procedures while building like a rubbing ball.

Normally, there would be no problems.

In particular, it is a key project such as the future car.

"In addition to land preparation, what more sincere things do you think we can come up with to attract Mr. Cao?"

Before communicating with Cao Yang, Liu Tianwu also wanted to hear Luo Yi's advice.

After all, Liu Tianwu's work is very busy, although it is very related to the affairs of Nanshan Group, but his understanding of Nanshan Group is really not as in-depth as Luo Yi.

For example, Luo Yi has a lot of contact information of middle and senior leaders of Nanshan Group in his hands, and from time to time he will find an opportunity to have a meal with each other or something.

And the people of Nanshan Group are also willing to know Liu Tianwu's secretary, and it will be much easier to find Luo Yi for help with some things.

For example, when a family member is sick and needs to find a chief physician in a key hospital, or a degree for a child in the family to go to school, there is always a time to ask for help.

These things, only asked to Luo Yi's side, can generally get a satisfactory answer.

After coming and going, everyone's relationship will naturally be familiar.

As long as it does not involve very sensitive and confidential content, it is not strange to disclose it to Luo Yi intentionally or unintentionally during the exchange.

Cao Yang also knows this.

If a company as big as Nanshan Group is like a monolith, and Yangcheng can't get any news, then it will definitely cause many people to worry.

After all, once the company becomes bigger and stronger, it is really not a simple sentence of "the company is mine, and I can do what I love".

"Production access!"

"Leader, although the production access of Nanshan Automobile was handled by Nanshan Group itself, it must have cost favors or other things."

"If our city or province can help to get things related to the production and access of automobiles in the future, then it should be regarded as a more attractive condition."

"Of course, this condition, the magic capital is likely to be able to open it, so it is even more necessary for us to throw it out earlier to show our sincerity."

"In addition, it is the follow-up subsidy policy or some support from other aspects."

"This can be arranged in conjunction with the needs of future cars."

Luo Yi immediately found the most valuable condition.

At least that's what it seems to him.

You say land arrangement, bank loans, etc., you can get this condition anywhere for the car in the future.

Even in other places, this condition may be better.

But for the production access, except for the magic capital and the imperial capital, the general places really can't compete with Lingnan Province.

As the largest economic province in China, the influence of Lingnan Province cannot be ignored.

"Well, you prepare an outline, and when the time comes, come with me to meet Mr. Cao."

"This project of a new automobile factory in the future must be won!"

Liu Tianwu made an oath as if he had made a military order for himself.

If Yangcheng wants to become the largest automobile city in China and make the automobile industry a pillar industry, then it is not easy to miss any opportunity to build a new factory.

Especially after Nanshan Group showed great confidence in the future of automobiles, Liu Tianwu felt that it was even more impossible to miss.

Soon, Cao Yang felt the urgency of Yangcheng.

"Mr. Cao, the current conditions for Yangcheng are still very attractive."

"The land is provided free of charge, and all taxes and fees are waived until the future car is not profitable."

"Even the technicians of the future car can provide personal income tax subsidies."

"The most important thing is that the other party also promised to get the future car production access."

"If it was usual, we could hang the sheep city and see if there were better conditions."

"However, everyone also knows the roots, and the development of cars in Yangcheng in the future will be more suitable than in places such as Modu or Chang'an."

"So I think I can directly agree with the conditions of Yangcheng City and officially announce the future automobile factory landing in Panyu."

Zeng Tingting was very decisive this time.

For a newly established enterprise like the future car, it needs some attention and traffic every three or five times, which will definitely be more meaningful for future marketing.

And now the construction of a new factory is actually a topic to attract traffic.

When the time comes, if you reveal a little bit of news every once in a while, you can keep the popularity at a relatively high level.

Zeng Tingting is already very experienced in this point.

"Yes, tomorrow morning, you will officially reply to the other party on behalf of Future Automobile, saying that we are willing to land in Panyu."

"Then we can start planning for the construction of the new plant as soon as possible."

Cao Yang also agreed very happily.

Anyway, everything I want has been answered, and there is no need to toss anymore.

However, Yangcheng is very quick to get the project, and other places are depressed.

Especially when Yangcheng and Future Automobile held a signing ceremony and a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the factory in the area where the factory is located, the magic capital reacted and started late.

Of course, such a radical approach to future cars has naturally been questioned.

"Mr. Zhang, the goal of the electric taxi we cooperated with Nanshan Group is to produce 10,000 units a year."

"Now that the new factory of Future Auto will be built according to the annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles from the beginning, are they really optimistic about electric vehicles or do they want to take this opportunity to perform well in the province and city?"

Zeng Quanta looked at the news report on Autohome, and his heart was full of doubts.

Electric vehicles represent the future, and few people would deny this.

But when this future will come, everyone's opinion is different.

But the general perception is that this future will not come until at least 10 years away.

With such a large investment now, the benefits are very unsatisfactory.

"Mr. Cao does things, I can't understand it now."

"He is very active in an industry like Nanshan Semiconductor that burns money."

"Future Automobile, a company engaged in electric vehicles, does not seem to be able to make money in the short term, and he is also very active."

"However, since the other party has confidence, I think there should still be their judgment reason."

"It is also necessary for Yangcheng Automobile Group to start thinking about its own electric vehicle layout."

"It may not be so quick to directly establish a new electric vehicle company, but it is necessary to move on the side of the research institute for related technology research and development and follow-up."

Zhang Jiaqi made a decision with great vision.

In this way, Yangcheng Aion, which was supposed to appear in ten years, is likely to appear in two years.

(End of chapter)