America started its counterattack from the bum

Chapter 394: Wind Rising in Nanhua 7
Huijing, unlike Liyang, is a very well-known city.

But compared with other big cities, Huijing seems a bit weak in industry. Specifically in the automobile industry, Huijing, as one of the important central cities in southern China, does not even have a top-ranked automobile company.

However, in 19, Huijing has already developed its own automobile industry - Byton.

Byton brings together the world's top automotive industry elites, including former BMW executives, design directors from Apple, and vehicle system experts from Tesla.

When the tide of the industry rises, everyone seems to be swimming. From the perspective of Huijing local managers, Byton is simply the most promising new force in car manufacturing.

Therefore, Huijing made a huge bet and went all in, giving Byton huge support.

However, Mr. Cheng is well aware that Byton, which is now in great glory, will be ruined in the future due to high costs and endless internal strife.

After all, this is the only car company in the world that is famous for its employees' appetite.

The internal strife within Byton is extremely fierce. Former BMW executive Carsten Breitfeld has set up an office in North America that takes orders from him, with 300 employees - in terms of numbers alone, this number is actually not outrageous.

But these three hundred people ate snacks worth seven million dollars in a year.

Assuming that people work thirty days a month, this means that each person would have to eat nineteen sets of pancakes every day.

It’s hard to imagine what kind of difficult work would make the employees so hungry.

Byton was the last stop of Mr. Cheng’s inspection team, and the destination was the Byton Automobile Intelligent Factory located in Huijing Hi-Tech Zone.

"Dear Consul, Mr. Wolf, welcome to the world's smartest automobile factory!"

Byton CEO Daniel Kirchert is a German, but this guy's life experience is very legendary. Simply put, he studied Chinese in college and came to Huijing to study in the 1990s.

The capital behind Byton is Tencent and Foxconn, and their relationship with Huijing is just so-so. Dai Lei played an important role in the establishment of Byton's headquarters and manufacturing plant in Huijing.

However, no matter whether he is German or from somewhere else, he must bow his head in front of the American Consul in Shanghai.

The last rays of the empire have begun to fade, and the empire's controllers have long begun preparations for its overthrow, but no one dares to underestimate the empire's representatives.

"The world's smartest car factory? Ha, I guess I won't be disappointed, will I?"

Wolff seemed to be the most prestigious one among Mr. Cheng and his group. After a simple handshake with Dai Lei, he was led by Byton executives and entered Byton's manufacturing plant together with Mr. Cheng and others.

"The equipment suppliers for this factory are all first-class in the industry, or in other words, the best. Mr. Wolff, although Byton is just a start-up car company, there is a saying that goes 'born to be extraordinary'.

The competition in the automotive industry is very fierce. If you don’t have a good starting point or preparation, all your investment will go to waste. I happened to have some experience in the automotive field, so I did quite well.”

Dai Lei's words sounded a bit self-boasting. Although he is the co-founder, former president and current CEO of Byton, he is actually just a high-level employee, while Wolff is a big capitalist.

Wolff's visit to Byton shows that he is interested in the automotive industry. Therefore, Dai Lei hopes to leave a good impression on Wolff - maybe he can work for Wolff in the future.

This is a car company with fierce internal fighting. Executives from different giant companies brought the most authentic internal fighting culture. In January this year, Dai Lei and Bi Fukang were just criticized by shareholders for their incompetent management.

Former president Dai Lei became the CEO, and former CEO Bi Fukang became the chairman (marginalized) - so it was Dai Lei who came to receive Mr. Cheng and his party today.

The most outrageous point here is that if Mr. Cheng had not appeared, the unemployed Carsten Breitfeld would have joined Faraday Future as the global CEO a few months later - Lao Jia was going crazy!

"I would like to know when is the delivery date of your first car?"

Looking at the brand new machines in the factory, Cheng Daiqi, who was walking behind, asked.

Byton’s demise was caused by internal strife, high costs, and weak products. Mr. Cheng knew about the first two, but as for Byton’s products, he could only say that he had never seen them.

Dai Lei didn't quite know Cheng Daiqi, but he still answered with a smile after a moment of silence.

"Most of the equipment in this factory has been debugged, and the production line trial production is already underway. Our product verification and testing are also being carried out simultaneously. According to optimistic estimates, we are expected to achieve SOP mass production of the first mass-produced model in the fourth quarter of this year."

Cheng Daiqi fell silent.

Mass production will start in the fourth quarter of 19. He knows how Byton died.

Wolfe, Sandy and others noticed Cheng Daiqi's expression, and Zhao Hongjin even pulled his arm.

Dai Lei thought Cheng Daiqi was not very impressed with Byton's mass production speed, so he explained for the purpose of protecting his work results.

"From the launch of the concept car in 18 to the first and second rounds of verification of the prototype, Byton's speed is already one of the fastest in the industry. More importantly, this rapid mass production is achieved based on our high standards for products.

In two years, from concept car to production, the car went through hundreds of prototype iterations and multi-dimensional safety and performance tests. These processes cannot be sloppy.

We have built a vehicle testing center with the highest global standards. For example, the Byton Huijing Testing Center has the only environmental wind tunnel among all the new car-making forces in China."

Dai Lei talked for a long time, from the vehicle testing center to the intelligent level of the factory, from Byton's design concept to the application prospects of vehicle electrification, which made Mr. Cheng's head swell.

He originally thought that Dai Lei was similar to Bi Fukang, also a scumbag executive who ate and drank for free. After all, Dai Lei later joined Evergrande Auto - which, in some ways, is no worse than Faraday Future.

Looking back now, it was Cheng Daiqi who had a preconceived notion. Dai Lei was able to take the position of CEO after the shareholders started the trouble because he really understood how to build cars.

However, the two founders of Byton are really a bit like the dragon and the phoenix. In the future, one will follow Lao Jia and the other will follow Lao Xu. The ending is somewhat black humor.

"Can I take a test drive?" Mr. Cheng continued to ask impolitely.

"Of course, of course, we have a prototype for testing in our factory."

Dai Lei noticed Wolfe and the Consul's tolerance towards this stranger, so he was particularly tolerant of Mr. Cheng's rudeness.

Perhaps, this is the 'white elite of the civilized world'.

"Daqi, if you really want to drive, this is a factory, not a test track."

Following Mr. Cheng, Zhao Hongjin whispered to him about his rudeness.

"It's all here."

Byton's first mass-produced model is the mid-size SUV M-Byte. The name "byte" tells us the background of the investor, most likely an Internet company that was cheated and is unwilling to say anything. Penguin: Don't be offended, I have invested a lot, and the failure of some projects is nothing.

“Intelligent pure electric, 22-inch oversized wheels, stunning through-type LED light strips, outstanding luminous LOGO, scene-interactive exterior system, and hidden door handles.

Of course, the most disruptive thing is the shared full-screen center console, driver touch screen and rear-row entertainment system consisting of two displays.

Our full-screen center console is 1.25 meters long and 25 centimeters high. In order to fully consider the user experience of all passengers, the front seats can also be rotated inward 12 degrees to facilitate passengers to chat, interact and experience. "

It was indeed shocking. Wolfe, Giorgio and other country bumpkins were all stunned.

Is this how you build cars now?

Facing Dai Lei's boasting, Cheng Daiqi showed an awkward but polite smile. He had made up his mind anyway. In the future, if any of his designers dared to propose a design like hidden door handles, which seemed advanced but was actually anti-intellectual, he would make it difficult for them.

Sitting in the driver's seat, even though Mr. Cheng was mentally prepared, he was still shocked by the 48-inch central console.

48 inches is unprecedented and there may be more to come in the future. It is indeed world-class and it is difficult for other manufacturers to be so radical.

"Daqi, this chair can really spin!"

Zhao Hongjin fiddled with the rotary button on the passenger seat, looking very surprised.

"Yes, I'll send it first~"

Looking at this car full of anti-human design, Mr. Cheng likes it more and more.

The more outrageous your cars are, the faster you will go bankrupt. That's a good thing!
"what?"

Zhao Hongjin didn't understand what Cheng Daiqi said.

"Byton is doomed. Zhao, do you think normal people would have fun spinning around in a car? Their designers or founders didn't realize that if they took too big a step, they would get hurt!"

Mr. Cheng's gloating was too obvious, Xiao Zhao asked jokingly.

"Daqi, why do I feel like you seem very happy?"

"Happy? Yes, Byton's factory is very valuable. If I really get into car manufacturing in the future, when my car is ready for mass production, this factory will probably be put up for sale."

Through the car window, Zhao Hongjin followed Cheng Daiqi's line of sight and saw that Byton's CEO Dai Lei was chatting with the consul, and both of them were laughing happily.

However, Mr. Cheng has already issued a death notice to Byton.

“Isn’t this land cheap?”

After a moment of silence, Zhao Hongjin asked again.

"If the land cost is included, the total investment is in the tens of billions. From production workshops to testing centers, everything is available. Their equipment is all the best and most expensive new equipment.

There is no doubt that this factory represents the most advanced level in the field of smart factories in the world. Foxconn was one of Byton's earliest investors. You know what Foxconn does. I brought these people here to let them see what a top-notch car factory looks like."

China's new car-making forces are numerous and numerous. Among those that have gone bankrupt, Byton is one of the closest to success. Its core competitiveness lies in its manufacturing plant and its super team.

Byton will die, but that does not affect the fact that it was almost successful. Unfortunately, it was almost successful in all aspects, so its death was inevitable.

"Okay, I still feel weird. In your eyes, this company is doomed to go bankrupt, but the Huijing Municipal Government has invested in it. You are waiting for your meal."

Zhao Hongjin's perspective is very unique, and Mr. Cheng understood why she was inexplicably depressed just now.

“The perspective of market economy and the macro-narrative of ideology are two sets of value systems. Although the interaction between different systems can be impactful in certain creative and artistic fields, in specific practice, we need to understand what we are doing and what interests our partners have.”

The meaning of "becoming a great person" is very simple. The scriptures cannot be used to guide practice rashly. We need to analyze the specific situation.

"Besides, we may not be able to get a share of it. If Byton really goes bankrupt, it will be a piece of fat meat, and the state-owned enterprises will most likely take the first bite. Just wait and see."

This was even more of a case of turning the tables, and it left Zhao Hongjin speechless. She was a smart girl, so she sadly discovered that what Mr. Cheng said was right.

"Can't buy it? What should I do?"

This is actually not a problem. It just means that Xiao Zhao has no idea about making cars.

This is an industry that requires huge capital investment and has one of the most intense competition among all industries. When Cheng Daiqi chose to try to enter the industry, he was already prepared to stick to it.

The bullets from the new time are one part, the bullets from the future of BEC are one part, and the bullets pulled in from other places are one part. It is very complicated to build a great business, but from the perspective of development prospects, there is no problem in getting some money to make bullets.

In general, if you have enough money, things will be easier. Although it is still difficult, it is at least much better than Faraday Future, which was like a difficult-to-birth shell.

"Ha, I don't expect to hang myself on a tree. I have to eat hairy pigs anyway. If things are really like what I guessed, then I have other plans.

Besides, the preparation of the factory is always necessary. Considering that the time consumption of transforming the production line is not low, for me, whether I can buy it or not, I have to build one myself. "

The investment in building a factory is actually worthwhile. For example, even if Byton fails, just having this factory here can sell it at a good price and make money for shareholders.

Why do those car companies like to buy, buy, and buy acquisitions?
Brand and technology are one aspect, and the factory is also a core factor.

"There is another problem. Accountant Jia cannot return to China now. He caused such a big bomb before and then ran away. Daqi, are you sure it is a good idea to build a car under the name of Faraday Future?"

Xiao Zhao may not know how to build cars or understand cars, but she is still the familiar Xiao Zhao.

Just as she thought when she first became Cheng Daiqi's friend, she is still trying her best to help Cheng Daiqi find and fill in the gaps.

"Through the cooperation between Shanhaiguan and Jiajiahaowu, we can achieve the purpose of mutual benefit. This controversial operation will attract a lot of attention. In the era of traffic, attention means popularity.

Rather than dying in obscurity, it is better to try something big. Whether or not you will fail depends on the skill of the operator. "

Cheng Daiqi held the steering wheel and spoke calmly.

(End of this chapter)