Arthur nodded in satisfaction.

Benz's design was reasonable, taking into account the differences between urban and suburban transportation environments, and he designed two types of trucks with gasoline and diesel engines, and advanced them to the final experimental stage.

In this way, having two types of trucks can also be better sold around the world.

Not only can it meet the various transportation environments in Australia, but it can also be sold to the outside world for a lot of profits, which is perfect.

As for whether the sale of trucks to foreign countries will increase the strategic transportation capacity of European and American countries in disguise, Arthur is not worried about this.

Of course, this does not mean that these trucks will not increase the transport capacity of European and American countries. On the contrary, it cannot be denied that the acquisition of these wagons by the great powers will definitely greatly increase the transport capacity of the countries.

But it's also unavoidable. Just like the car, the Benzone is not born and will be replaced by Ford's Model T.

Even if these two types of trucks are not born now, they will be developed by car companies in other countries in the future, and then accepted and purchased by other countries.

Rather than wasting the huge potential market for trucks, it is better to take advantage of the Benz Automobile Plant and take advantage of it first, and then turn it into a huge profit.

Although it is possible that there will be some impact on the transport capacity of European countries before the war, it is also something that cannot be avoided.

As long as Australia makes a lot of profits, it has enough capacity to make all aspects of Australia usher in greater development.

Benz also knew that Arthur didn't like paper, so testing of the two vans soon began.

This experiment is actually very simple, the main thing is to check whether the paper data is correct. The data for both trucks is based on previous small-scale tests and predictions at the time of design, and it is inevitable that there will be slight errors with the real situation.

The purpose of this experiment is to determine the specific data of these two types of trucks, and if they are qualified, they can be prepared for further production, and if they are not qualified, they will be able to make specific improvements to the non-conforming aspects.

Although it is impossible to guess before the test, Arthur still has great confidence in the abilities of Benz and Diesel.

The experimental results are also true, although there are some errors with the paper data, but most of the errors are in a better direction, that is, the data is better.

According to the joint test of a total of 10 vehicles of the two cars, both cars can achieve the theoretical maximum cargo capacity, which is 0.8 tons and 1.5 tons respectively.

In fact, such a figure is not the limit of cargo capacity. However, if the cargo is too heavy, there is a high risk of damage to the structure and engine of the truck.

On the premise of not causing damage to the trucks, these two figures are also the maximum cargo capacity of the two trucks.

In terms of speed, Benz's estimate is actually too conservative.

With the maximum cargo loaded, minivans and large trucks can reach 44 km/h and 39 km/h, respectively.

Considering the weight of the cargo they carry, such a speed is already quite good.

You know, the most widely used small cargo vehicles are still horse-drawn carts and ox carts.

However, the speed of this vehicle is very slow and it is also very dependent on terrain and climate constraints.

But vans are different. As long as it is not extreme weather, it can drive normally even on rainy days.

Although there are also requirements for roads, trains still need to run on rails, and the trucks that are already so good are attractive enough.

Of course, it is precisely because of the breakthrough in speed that the maximum driving range of these two cars has been reduced.

But this is the best problem to solve, and the easiest way to solve it is to carry a barrel of gasoline or diesel with the car, and add it at any time when the fuel is insufficient.

And with the popularity of cars all over the world, a considerable number of cities have built gas stations, although it will not be as convenient as in the future, but in most parts of Europe and the United States, it is no problem to find a gas station within 300 kilometers.

Of course, it is not excluded that these areas will have the same barren areas as the central areas of Australia, but who will not carry enough fuel with them before heading to them?

After watching the whole testing process, Arthur was very satisfied with the two wagons currently available.

At least for Australia at the moment, these two trucks have been able to solve a considerable part of the transportation problem.

After all, Australia already has developed roads, and cars driving on these flat roads are like tigers, and there is basically no big problem.

"Mr. Bentz, when will these two trucks be able to enter production? I look forward to seeing both wagons on Australian roads, and he will be a great means of transport comparable to a train. Arthur asked with a smile.

The success of the truck experiment was good news for Arthur. Because of Australia's large land area, transportation has become a big problem.

Before the industrial railway was fully completed and opened to traffic, the traffic on the east and west coasts of Australia even took more than half a month.

Even with roads connecting major cities, car ownership is a real headache.

Based on Australia's current per capita income, the vast majority of Australians cannot afford to buy a car, and this situation will not change in the near future.

While Australia's per capita income has been growing one after another, it will take more than a decade to save up to buy a car.

The question is, even after more than a decade and enough money to buy a car, who would be so willing to spend half of their life savings to buy a vehicle?

Although the problem will not be solved once the trucks are put into production, Arthur has already thought of a solution, which is to start a transportation company.

Although it cannot solve civilian problems, at least transportation at the national level can solve some of them, including in the military field.

Equipped with trucks, the army is also able to move small units around Australia quickly.

Imagine that Australia's military could reach any part of the country in two days, so why worry about domestic stability?

"Your Highness, if you estimate conservatively, it is possible that these two wagons will be put into small-scale production in three months. Of course, if all is lucky, I believe that it will not be a problem to enter small-scale production in two months. Benz thought for a moment before replying.

After passing the test, there is a relatively complex step to go through, that is, to build a complete truck production line.

However, the previous truck development process is already ready for large-scale production in the future, so this process is expected to take only two to three months to complete.

Of course, the small-scale production mentioned by Arthur is also a very important factor. If it were to be mass-produced like the Benzone and sold around the world, the preparation time would have to be extended by several months.

Arthur nodded, not surprised by the time, and ordered, "Then immediately start the operation on the production of these two wagons." Across Australia, at least hundreds or thousands of vehicles are needed to meet our transport needs. When we meet domestic demand thoroughly, we sell it overseas. ”

Not only the transportation of the army requires a large number of trucks, but all kinds of weapons and equipment and even large artillery and strategic materials can be transported by these trucks.

Coupled with the different needs of Australia's major departments for these trucks, it is conservatively estimated that at least hundreds of trucks are needed at the national level in Australia to initially meet the needs of all aspects of domestic transportation.

"In addition, there is a special kind of car that needs your research as well." At the end of the conversation, Arthur pulled out a blueprint and said to Benz and Diesel with a smile.

"A special car?" The two of them took the design drawing full of doubts and looked at it intently.

This is really a special car! Both Benz and Diesel were born with this idea when they saw this drawing.

Unlike the concept car, this is a tracked model machine, and the whole car even resembles a locomotive, except that it uses a fuel engine instead of a steam engine.

The only thing that can be called a car-like machine is that it has the same driver's seat as a car, and it is about the same size as a car.

But is this really a car? What is his role?

Benz looked at Arthur suspiciously, hoping to hear more explanation.

"I'm sure you've heard of it, but its real name is a tractor, which can be used to install farm tools to help us do better agricultural production." Arthur also knew that such a blueprint didn't describe much, so he explained.

"Tractors?" Benz and Diesel nodded instinctively.

When it comes to tractors, they still know a little bit about it. Although this machine has not really entered production, it has been in the development cycle for many years.

Both of them had also heard of the concept of tractors, and had seen pictures of tractors in the newspaper curiously, but - is the tractor really like this?

Seeing that the two were still a little confused, Arthur did not explain, but ordered a little solemnly: "This is the design brought to me by a European expert, and it is said that this is the most advanced concept of the tractor at present." Although it is not as important as a car, it is also an important piece of machinery that is relevant to Australian agricultural production, and I hope that you will be able to research it and put it into production as soon as possible, which will be of vital help to Australian agricultural production. ”

In fact, Arthur's real purpose was not to care about agricultural production. Although the usable planting area in Australia is not large, it cannot stand the fact that Australia has a vast land area.

Overall, Australia is even in the top 10 in the world in terms of available planting land. Add to this a sparse population, as well as an extremely developed livestock industry.

Suffice it to say, before Australia has a population of 20 million, there will be little shortage of food and meat products.

But this kind of tractor has a major purpose for Arthur, and it is better not to let more people know about it.

In this case, using agriculture as a cover is also the best way Arthur can think of.

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