When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

After leaving the Tangdu City compound, Wang Donglai returned to the Galaxy Technology R&D Center.

Since successfully developing the Xuanwu Battery, Wang Donglai gave the research team a half-month break. However, due to the importance of the Xuanwu Battery, in order to protect trade secrets and the personal safety of the researchers, Wang Donglai also reported to Tangdu City, instructing them to stay in Tangdu City and try not to leave the city.

The reason for doing this is not because we are worried that someone will poach these R&D personnel, but because we are worried that some unknown people from overseas will make contact with us.

The core of the Xuanwu battery lies in its materials and manufacturing process.

To be honest, even now, many people in the team still have some doubts about the technical principles and approach of the Xuanwu battery.

Although they have developed it, it doesn't mean they fully understand the battery.

Therefore, Wang Donglai was not too worried about technology leaks or his R&D team being poached.

Production of Xuanwu batteries will still take time.

Tangdu City needs to request the construction of an industrial park and related supporting policies and measures from higher authorities.

Companies like BYD also need time to convince investors and shareholders to make a decision.

The only person who had free time was Wang Donglai.

The successful development of the Xuanwu battery has also increased the possibility of the original lunar exploration project.

Next, Wang Donglai will be busy with the rational application of Xuanwu battery technology to develop more powerful space rockets.

Previously, Wang Donglai applied to develop electric aircraft because it was technically feasible.

Electric rockets, on the other hand, present a much greater challenge.

After all, fuel burns to provide power, and it also burns itself, which can reduce weight.

Batteries, on the other hand, are different; even when the battery is completely depleted, the weight hardly changes.

Just as Wang Donglai was immersing himself in the research and development center, leading the research and development of the lunar exploration project.

The effects of the Xuanwu battery are gradually spreading.

suddenly.

Numerous videos of new energy vehicles spontaneously combusting have appeared on various online video and text platforms.

Coupled with the victims' tragic condition, the dangers of spontaneous combustion of new energy vehicles were immediately and vividly presented to netizens.

New energy companies have developed to the point where they already have some ideas.

Spontaneous combustion incidents do occur from time to time; however, in the past, when these videos appeared, they were only considered isolated, isolated incidents.

However, this time was different.

Below these videos, there are numerous comments that are fanning the flames.

And numerous bloggers reposted it, adding one sensational headline after another.

This immediately sparked a frenzy of discussion among netizens.

"Holy crap, is spontaneous combustion of new energy sources really that terrifying?!"

"The current battery-powered vehicle has a really nice outer coffin, and the inner coffin is also quite good. The gate has a large screen for the tomb, the community worship is also very avant-garde, and the post-mortem service is also very good. The sense of being surrounded by the tomb is full, the coffin is properly secured, and there are no worries after the death. It makes the driver feel like he is at home in the funeral, showing the demeanor of the deceased!"

"I was originally thinking of buying a car, but after watching these videos, I'm definitely not buying an electric car anymore. I'm asking for recommendations for a family car under 100,000 yuan that's durable, reliable, and fuel-efficient."

"It's already 2018. Everyone should have faith in the progress and development of electric vehicles. The range is getting longer and longer, and the cars are getting better and better looking. The government is still strongly supporting electric vehicles. I suggest that everyone choose electric vehicles. If you don't buy one, and he doesn't buy one, do you expect me to buy one?"

"It's 2018, and the technology of battery cars is already very mature. If you think about it carefully, it's actually just a large four-wheel drive car that we played with when we were kids. There's not much difficulty at all. Everyone should have faith in the development and progress of battery cars. The country is also strongly supporting battery cars. I suggest that everyone buy battery cars. Don't give up on them just because they charge slowly, have short range, low resale value, catch fire quickly, and burn thoroughly."

"I have a brilliant idea that can solve the problem of spontaneous combustion in battery-powered vehicles. Put the battery on the roof, and if a fire breaks out, activate the ejection function to eject the battery, thus saving the vehicle. I haven't had time to apply for a patent for this idea yet. If any car company adopts it, just give me a small reward."

"I have a couplet for you all to enjoy: Gasoline cars are driven until they naturally break down, electric cars are driven until they spontaneously combust and break down!"

"Tram fires are usually caused by charging cheap electricity. I suggest that drivers charge electricity at 2.5 yuan/kWh or more. The kind of electricity that costs a few cents per kWh is impure, contains many impurities, is flammable, and has poor power. I personally prefer to use wind power from the Western Regions, which has good air quality, pure electricity, few impurities, and good power. The worst is coal power from Shanxi, which is highly polluting, contains many impurities, and requires cleaning of the electrical box after prolonged use."

"Let me introduce the previous names of our current new energy vehicle brands. They used to be called JAC, now they are called Future; they used to be called Haima, now they are called XPeng; they used to be called Lifan, now they are called Ideal; they used to be called Changan, now they are called Deep Blue; they used to be called Geely, now they are called Jike; they used to be called Dongfeng, now they are called HiPhi; they used to be called Common, now they are called Leading; they used to be called Big Fool, now they are called Family!"

"Everyone should actually be grateful for battery-powered cars. Without them, how could gasoline cars have become cheaper? BYD's affordable cars have also made it possible for many people to own their first car. So what if they spontaneously combust? You'll get used to it once you get over it."

"Exactly! Who cares about spontaneous combustion or safety? As long as it saves fuel!"

"When a gasoline-powered car catches fire, it must be due to factors such as temperature and impact force. But when an electric car catches fire, everyone claims no responsibility and ends up blaming the sun for being too strong. Think about it carefully!"

"As a veteran who has been working in the field of new energy electric vehicles for twenty years, let me say something fair: all vehicles actually have the risk of spontaneous combustion, whether they are gasoline cars or electric cars. The only difference is that electric cars burn quickly, and the people inside are very likely not able to escape, while gasoline cars burn slowly, and most of the people inside can escape."

"..."

Various comments flooded the major platforms.

For a time, new energy vehicles were criticized as if they had committed a cardinal sin, and were deemed utterly worthless.

With such a huge commotion online, it's impossible for no one to notice.

However, this is in the face of the public sentiment that has already been stirred up.

The few explanations and popular science articles received absolutely no traffic or attention and sank to the bottom of the page, having no effect whatsoever.

BYD headquarters.

After returning from Tangdu City, Brother Boatman immediately convened a very small, closed-door meeting within the company.

Those who were able to participate in this closed-door meeting were all Boatman's close associates and BYD's core members.

The breakthrough in Xuanwu battery technology has had an enormous impact on BYD.

Because one of BYD's most important businesses is batteries.

In recent years, as BYD has continuously invested in research and development in the field of batteries, its technological accumulation has become increasingly profound, and its battery production capacity has been steadily increasing, reaching 16GWh last year.

However, according to BYD's strategic plan, it will directly increase its production capacity to 100GWh this year.

In June, BYD's planned 24GWh power battery plant in Qingdao will officially roll off the production line, with full production expected next year. In July, it will sign a strategic cooperation agreement with Changan Automobile to establish a joint venture for power batteries, with a planned capacity of 10GWh. In August, it will sign an investment cooperation agreement with the Shanbi District Government of Chongqing Municipality for a 20GWh annual power battery production project. In September, it will sign a 30GWh power battery project agreement with Tangdu City. These cooperative projects were almost all finalized last year.

Construction will begin as soon as the funds arrive.

Who would have thought that at this moment, a Xuanwu battery would suddenly appear.

This completely disrupted BYD's strategic plans.

The funds invested in building the factory could all be wasted if things go wrong.

After all, with the Xuanwu battery as a precedent, it goes without saying that the market for BYD's ternary lithium batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries will inevitably shrink drastically.

It can be said that if BYD cannot immediately transform and seize the opportunity presented by Xuanwu Battery, time is running out for BYD.

External factors include the sell-off of BYD shares in the capital market, which caused a sharp drop in market value and a decline in financing capabilities, affecting BYD's cash flow, as well as the market impact caused by the technological lead of Xuanwu Battery.

This includes the waste of research funds and time caused by the obsolescence of technologies such as blade batteries, which have already received massive R&D investment.

The boatman realized that this was the most dangerous moment for BYD.

If not handled properly, BYD could go bankrupt on the spot.

After all, BYD has been expanding rapidly in recent years in order to develop, and if there are no unforeseen circumstances, it can survive thanks to the funds brought by the best-selling BYD new energy vehicles.

However, with the change in the market environment, BYD no longer has such good development opportunities.

At this moment, facing his own people, the boatman did not hide his true emotions.

"You all know the general situation."

"It can be said that once the Xuanwu battery comes out, neither lithium iron phosphate nor lithium batteries will have a chance."

"The power battery and related industries, both domestically and internationally, will undergo a reshuffle."

"More importantly, our current situation is also extremely bad. The stock market has plummeted, and the company's internal funds, at the most optimistic estimate, can only support operations for about six months."

"The purpose of holding this closed-door meeting is to allow everyone to share their views."

"BYD was founded by me, but its development to this point is the result of everyone's joint efforts."

"It is no exaggeration to say that it is my child, an extension of my life in another form."

"Now that the company is facing this crisis, what should we do? Let's all share our thoughts."

The boatman's words were sincere and heartfelt, clearly showing that he was genuinely moved.

There weren't many people participating in this closed-door meeting. Among them were Li Ke, the boatman's wife; Lü Yang, the boatman's cousin; Wang Chuanfang, the boatman's brother; and Lian Bo, the senior engineer and deputy general manager.

"Boatman, whatever you say, I will do. I believe in your abilities, and we can get through this difficult time smoothly."

"Back then, we survived such terrible circumstances and developed to where we are today. This time, we can do it too."

Li Ke took the lead in comforting and encouraging the boatman.

Upon hearing these comforting words, a hint of relief appeared on the boatman's face, but it vanished in an instant.

After thinking for a while, Lü Yang said, "Boatman, now that Galaxy Technology has developed the Xuanwu Battery, the only way left for us is to cooperate."

"Once we obtain technology licensing, or if we can jointly produce with Galaxy Technology, the crisis we are currently facing will become a tremendous opportunity."

“Whether it’s our own new energy vehicle business, mobile phone manufacturing, or energy storage business, these are all the best application scenarios for Xuanwu batteries.”

"Given what you mentioned earlier, although Galaxy Technology's philosophy differs from most domestic companies, from another perspective, since Galaxy Technology is willing to share profits with its employees, then those of us who have formed strategic partnerships with Galaxy Technology are probably not too bad off either."

"The worst-case scenario is that we fail to reach a cooperation agreement with Galaxy Technology, and we will face the situation that our products will fall behind a level and be quickly eliminated. If we do not achieve new technological breakthroughs in a short period of time, the situation will not be good."

"The best-case scenario is that we acquire joint production rights with Galaxy Technology. In that case, we can upgrade and transform our original production lines and use them entirely to produce Xuanwu batteries."

"Moreover, all our automotive products can be equipped with Xuanwu batteries, which will enable us to quickly seize the market and create a significant lead over other brands."

"In addition, we can also develop more businesses based on the excellent characteristics of Xuanwu batteries and the strong technical support of Galaxy Technology, such as driverless cars or flying cars."

"In the past, it was because the technology was not advanced enough and the implementation was difficult. Even if a project was approved, it would just be a waste of funds and manpower."

"But things are different now. Galaxy Technology has clearly mastered battery technology, and the future development of the industry will inevitably undergo a tremendous change."

Lu Yang said a lot, seemingly without giving a clear answer, but everyone could hear Lu Yang's inclination.

The boatman nodded noncommittally, his gaze falling on Lian Bo.

As a senior engineer who also became the vice president of BYD, Lian Bo is not a research and development person who is completely devoted to technology.

He also has considerable management skills, which is why he was able to rise from a technically skilled senior engineer to a vice general manager.

Lian Bo took the news about the Xuanwu Battery very seriously immediately.

First, we need to look for problems in the various data released by Galaxy Technology. If we find problems in the data, we can easily disprove the Xuanwu battery.

However, although these figures are exaggerated, they are theoretically sound.

At least, Lianbo's level of expertise hasn't found the problem.

As a result, Lian Bo became even more concerned and immediately began technical verification within the company.

Let's see if we can make a breakthrough by following the bits and pieces of technical principles released by Galaxy Technology.

Before any news could even come from the lab, it brought news from Brother Boatman.

Many thoughts flashed through Lian Bo's mind, but only for a moment.

Regarding BYD's future development, Lian Bo had already roughly guessed Boatman's true intentions.

The core can be summed up in just eight words. (End of Chapter)