Shenhao started as a military training anchor

Chapter 855: billion acquisition of Aston Martin

In Musk's conversation with Hawley, it is not difficult to hear that Hawley's questions and analysis questioned the purely visual intelligent driving system, preferring the lidar system.

But when he asked Holly which option to choose, Holly rejected both smart driving options.

Musk was confused.

Based on the current market analysis, there are only these two options.

Could it be that Holly is developing a third mode?

He does not deny that the Yi'an Automobile R&D Center and the Everest technology in the hands of Holly have the ability to do this.

But I never imagined what kind of system Holly would come up with.

In fact, Yi An is taking the route of combining the two models.

Vision + lidar.

Hawley did not disclose these trade secrets.

It is a radar that can detect and scan lidar up to three hundred meters away, and can avoid special application scenarios such as ghost detectors.

The topic is there again.

It also made everyone present laugh.

This answer is very clever.

But it is not a simple addition, but on the basis of giving up high-precision maps, developing lidar with a larger number of sensor transmitting and receiving modules.

These are all big news that the media needs to sort out and publish, enough for them to go back and write them down.

Today’s dialogue on the new energy industry was brief, but revealed a lot of information.

Before the advent of Yi'an Auto, we must maintain uninterrupted popularity.

"Musk, I think you are looking forward to the true appearance of Yi'an Automobile just like me. I said that Yi'an will build a smart electric car that is at the top of the industry, and I will fulfill my promise.

Learn from each other's strengths and offset weaknesses.

Match more cameras at the same time, adopt multiple modes without maps, rely on complex algorithms to deal with various application scenarios, and use algorithms to select the optimal solution.

We'll see. ”, laughed Holly.

Hawley ended with a joking question: "Who do you think will be in the White House in this year's election?"

Coupled with a simple visual mode, it improves the lower limit of intelligent driving.

It is possible for the upper limit to be truly driverless.

Whether it is high-precision lidar or complex algorithms and chip computing power after abandoning high-precision maps, they are all difficult problems that need to be overcome.

"OK, Huo, I know you must be plotting some plan, and I very much look forward to your surprise." Musk said with a smile.

Musk understood what Hawley meant. Some unspeakable things had happened in the United States recently. He smiled and answered Hawley, "I hope it is AI."

But what he said has caused all the media to speculate wildly.

This is also a marketing tool.

Holly took a look at the time and could not delay Musk's schedule, so he agreed to treat him to hot pot after the conversation so as not to leave any regrets.

I don’t know when I’ll come over next time.

Zhong Yiwen went to the Black Pearl Samsung Hot Pot Restaurant with the highest rating in Jiangcheng in advance to reserve a seat.

Here, Musk will go directly after accepting a brief interview with media reporters.

"Sorry, Huo, for keeping you waiting." Musk said as he got into Huo Li's Maybach Pullman.

Holly joked: "Leave enough time for you and earn enough pictures."

"Thank you my friend."

The two shook hands and touched shoulders.

Go sit down at a hot pot restaurant.

Musk asked with concern: "Huo, when will you go to the United States again?"

Holly shook his head and said, "I have no plans to go there at the moment. I plan to go to England in the near future."

"What are you doing in England?"

"Acquisition of Aston Martin Racing."

"Oh~, are you ready to play F1?"

Holly smiled and nodded: "We've been talking for several rounds, and we've basically reached an agreement. Let's go over and meet with the senior management."

Musk speculates that Holly wants to take the route of integrating car brands and racing. This move can show Holly’s ambitions. What Yi’an wants to grab is the global market.

Will be Tesla's biggest competitor in the future.

"This is a great idea, I wish you all the best." Musk raised a glass to Holly and said, "I hope Aston Martin Racing can achieve good results in your hands."

"Thank you." Holly clinked a drink with him, "How is it? Can you get used to the taste of Jiangcheng hot pot?"

"Hot!" Musk frowned.

Holly smiled, "This is slightly spicy." "No! This is my limit." Musk laughed.

The two of them stopped talking about work-related matters and finished the hot pot meal with a relaxed chat.

Musk was going to fly back to the United States on a private plane overnight. After dinner, Holly took him to the airport.

The two hugged one last time and looked forward to the next meeting.

Although the two of them were at odds with each other on the forum, and no one was convinced by the other, their relationship in private was getting closer and closer.

"OK, Huo, bye." Musk waved goodbye to Huo Li.

After seeing his team off, Holly took the car back to the manor.

In the car, Zhong Yiwen was told: "Sister Wen, fly with me to London in two days."

"Yeah." Zhong Yiwen nodded, "I'll prepare in advance."

Holly nodded.

On the way back, I read the news.

Just as he predicted, the media who came to participate in the new energy industry dialogue today began to analyze frantically again.

All are eye-catching titles.

"Breaking news: Lidar costs enter the thousand-yuan era"

"Peak Conversation: Musk Admits LiDAR Costs Are High"

"Frontline: Tesla FSD system is about to land in China"

"Strong dialogue, who is the best in intelligent driving system"

Then it was paired with photos and some out-of-context video clips, and it instantly became a hit on the Internet.

Netizens also like to join in the fun and follow suit.

"What did I say? Musk and Hawley will definitely meet."

"After listening to Mr. Huo's analysis, I am now curious about what kind of solution Yian Automobile will adopt?"

"How much black technology Mr. Huo has in hand, please announce it. We can't wait."

"Mr. Huo is bringing domestic cutting-edge technology to a new level."

"It is a blessing for the nation to have entrepreneurs like Mr. Ren and Mr. Huo."

"..."

Some comments are indeed a bit exaggerated.

The hat is worn too high.

After checking the news, Holly put away his phone, tilted his head towards Zhong Yiwen and leaned on her shoulder, squinting for a while.

When I got home, I took a quick shower and went to the bedroom to hold my daughter to sleep.

The little princess actually woke up.

"Dad, are you drinking again?" the little princess turned over and hugged Holly.

Holly touched her forehead with his chin, hugged her and said, "Don't you like your father to drink?"

The little princess nodded, "The teacher said we should cherish our bodies.

Dad promised Xixi that he would drink less in the future, okay? "

"Okay, Dad promises you." Holly coaxed.

"I'm going to drink water." The little princess got up and ran out in her slippers.

In the past, servants would bring it to her mouth.

Now when I am thirsty I know how to find water to drink.

Holly is very pleased to see this growth.

After drinking the water, the little princess climbed onto the bed, got into Holly's arms, and sweetly shouted, "Good night, daddy."

"Good night, baby." Holly kissed her forehead.

……

Yi'an's negotiation team went to London to contact the top management of Aston Martin Racing. After multiple rounds of bidding and negotiations, the two parties reached a consensus. Yi'an offered US$14.6 billion to acquire 89% of Aston Martin Racing's shares.

Aston Martin's owner and managing director retain an 11% stake and are responsible for the development of the team's racing cars.

This acquisition is another car company’s acquisition of an F1 team after Audi acquired the Sauber team.

The acquisition amount is also the largest acquisition since the creation of the F1 competition.

Including the 12 billion team value dilution fees paid by Yi'an for other teams, the total cost to Holly was nearly 120 billion yuan.

After the negotiations were completed, Holly took his private jet to London to meet with Aston Martin Racing executives to sign the contract.

(End of this chapter)