What's wrong with me being a rich man?

Chapter 535 The Reform of Kyushu (9K) (Part 2)
The screen content at the launch event for the new silicon carbon car was changed to crash test.

Chen Derong, sitting in the first row, unconsciously adjusted his posture upon seeing this scene, showing considerable concern for "Jiuzhou's" performance and feedback.

He was the new head of Baosteel last year, returning to his original steel business. Before the adjustment, he worked in Zhejiang Province. At that time, he had paid attention to Lingang Carbon Silicon, which was not far away, and knew about Zhejiang Investment Group's investment in this new energy project.

In addition, Chen Derong worked in Jiaxing for 12 years in his early years, and he also had some local ties with Yu Xing, who was from Haiyan. So after extending an invitation to suppliers in the silicon carbide industry, he came over in person.

The new energy vehicle project of the Silicon Carbon Group is a cooperative project that Baosteel attaches great importance to. It not only provides 1500MPa hot-formed steel materials, but also conducts joint research and development on the process.

Baosteel's technological breakthrough in the field of high-strength steel is a recent achievement. On the one hand, it is developing application scenarios by cooperating with customers such as SAIC, FAW, and silicon carbon through an early supplier model. On the other hand, it still needs to solve the problem of market promotion.

It can be said that among Baosteel's many cooperative car companies, the carbon silicon group located in Lingang has invested the most, been the most active in research and development, and has the most urgent needs. Other domestic car companies are more sensitive to the cost of 1500MPa steel and prefer to use the mature 980MPa grade duplex steel.

The two materials not only have a 3% cost difference, but the former also requires mold modifications, making it even more daunting for car manufacturers.

Silicon Carbon Group is different.

After Chen Delong took over Baosteel, he consulted with Jiang Haomin, the senior executive in charge of the project, and learned about a chain model of using subsidies to build good cars and then using sales volume to reduce costs.

After listening, although he felt it was self-consistent, he couldn't help but wonder: "Can it really be done?"

At the time, Jiang Haomin expressed his confidence through data: "I don't know if it can be done, but the carbon silicon group has ordered a consumption of 10,000 tons, which means they have an internal target of at least 50,000 vehicles. They are quite confident. According to their positioning of the car, if this car can be consumed in this way, our promotion work will be much easier."

Chen Derong stared at the parameters being played at the press conference and turned to ask Zhu Zehui, the director of Lingang, "Director Zhu, what is the sales target for silicon carbon this year?"

"President Yu thinks that 20,000 to 30,000 vehicles should be within our reach," Zhu Zehui replied. Seeing that he had spoken, he then asked, "The maximum intrusion depth in this crash test is 12.7cm, which is very good, right?"

Although Chen Derong had been away from the steel industry for a long time, he had come back last year to learn more about the industry. Hearing this, he nodded and said, "Very good, it should be the highest level of achievement. Foreign companies are not so proactive in the application of high-strength steel. From now to the next few years, it will definitely be the time when the entire industry begins to use it on a large scale. This carbon silicon car is also in a pioneering position."

“The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which was just redesigned last year, uses it, but the Audi Q5 and BMW X3 haven’t used it yet. It’s a high-end feature.”

This situation is due to considerations of cost and manufacturing process, as well as the high, medium, and low configurations of the vehicle series and the pace of model replacement.

The current silicon carbon group belongs to the first generation of car manufacturers, which really just adopts whatever is good.

As Zhu Zehui watched the continuous "Good" ratings pop up on the screen, he couldn't help but praise the raw materials from Baosteel: "Good steel, good steel."

Chen Derong chuckled softly, "Good car, good car."

Whether it's the 25-degree offset frontal crash test using the US IIHS standard or the Euro NCAP side pole crash test, the carbon silicon Kyushu model shows the best results. In contrast, some well-known models that were publicly tested last year, although they also achieved excellent or five-star ratings, still showed differences in specific data.

On stage, Yu Xing pointed to the screen and introduced: "Thanks to Baosteel for its progress in materials. The two tests mentioned above are among the most stringent crash tests in the world and have extremely high industry credibility. Baosteel's 1500MP steel can increase the impact resistance of key parts of the car body by 30%-50%, which can significantly reduce the risk of serious injury to occupants. Thank you Baosteel, and thank you all for your joint efforts in car safety."

Hearing the applause from the audience, Chen Derong, sitting in the front row, straightened up slightly and noticed that cameras from different positions had already captured him.

“Baosteel is an outstanding representative of the progress of our domestic supply chain. The use of 1500MPa will inevitably continue to improve the vehicle safety of the entire industry. On this basis, Silicon Carbon Group has also adopted the world’s first integrated die-casting technology.”

“This super-large die-casting machine on the screen can die-cast nearly 70 parts into two components, which greatly eliminates the risk of stress concentration caused by welds and seams. Although it may increase repair costs in the event of a collision, I think it is well worth it compared to the improvement in vehicle safety.”

Yu Xing switched the video feed, showing the rear-end performance of the "Jiuzhou" vehicles under different rear-end collision scenarios. Unlike the previous test footage which showed the entire process, this time it was a 2-second collision, with the following vehicles, from sedans to trucks, colliding for 10 seconds. Finally, he showed the rear-end details of five "Jiuzhou" vehicles.

"This is a popular Douyin-style filming method that a colleague suggested to me. It shows a significant improvement in the accuracy of footage of even the most serious truck rear-end collisions compared to other vehicle types."

"In the process of exploring integrated die-casting solutions, we looked for solutions while addressing problems, and then invested heavily in those solutions. Ultimately, we achieved a combination of ultra-high strength steel, a cage-like body, an integrated die-cast rear floor, and heat-free aluminum alloy..."

Yu Xing paused here, then smiled and patted the hood of the car next to him: "Be modest, it's just one of the toughest car models in the world."

The implication is clear: if you're humble, this is how it is; if you're not humble, then you're naturally the toughest in the world.

From the initial discussion of electrification development to advancements in basic materials, and then to the world's first integrated die-casting technology, incorporating information on suspension, Bosch iBooster, and safety test results, the presentation ultimately arrives at this conclusion.

It is both the most stable mid-to-large SUV and the toughest global model.

Yu Xing did not discuss specific technical parameters, firstly because the press conference had limited time, and secondly because potential consumers only care about the car's more specific performance. All the information he mentioned and did not mention at the press conference can be provided in more detail at the Carbon Silicon Group's directly operated stores, where customers will receive one-on-one information.

New materials, new processes, new progress.

This is the key development area that Yu Xing emphasized.

“Sichuan Carbon Silicon Group has made safety its top priority in car manufacturing since the very beginning of the project. So, the first thing I talked about was safety. Regarding new energy, we used CATL's lithium iron phosphate batteries based on the same consideration.”

"Battery safety for new energy vehicles is of paramount importance to the entire industry. We have conducted joint research and testing with CATL, and we have also established a patent cooperation mechanism with partners such as BYD. We ensure safety and quality through three major paths: material innovation, structural optimization, and stringent testing."

The large screen began playing "Jiuzhou's" battery tests, covering multiple dimensions such as mechanical safety, thermal safety, electrical safety, and environmental adaptability.

Mechanical safety includes crush tests and collision safety tests. By optimizing the cell arrangement and casing materials, the battery pack can maintain its structural integrity even after being crushed and deformed by more than 30%.

Thermal safety includes furnace temperature testing and thermal cycling testing. The former, in particular, benefits from the high thermal stability of lithium iron phosphate materials and the ceramic fiber insulation layer design between cells, achieving test results far exceeding current national standards.

Yu Xing did not emphasize the current national standard of heating to 130 degrees and maintaining it for 30 minutes, because the progress of standards is indeed related to the current market situation. The internal standards of the Silicon Carbon Group are more based on the US UL2580 certification, such as the requirement that the battery cell should not have open flame, explosion or electrolyte leakage after being kept in an environment of 150 degrees ± 2 degrees for 1 hour.

Furthermore, due to the characteristics of the battery cell material, this is even better. Kyushu's internal tests show that after maintaining a temperature of 300 degrees Celsius for 1 hour, there is no open flame, explosion, or electrolyte leakage, and the surface temperature remains stable below 200 degrees Celsius.

"We faced pressure when deciding between lithium iron phosphate and ternary lithium batteries, but considering the domestic market and our vehicle positioning, we believed that lithium iron phosphate was more suitable for 'Jiuzhou' and made great efforts to achieve this."

Yu Xing casually mentioned the internal and external pressures encountered in making the previous decision, because Tesla uses ternary lithium batteries, and their success has served as a reference for suppliers and internal teams.

"This market situation and technological condition are also the reasons why we chose to develop range-extended electric vehicles."

“Pure electric vehicles face serious range anxiety in China, while range-extended electric vehicles combine the advantages of pure electric electrification while also meeting the range requirements. Therefore, we can have appropriate flexibility in choosing the energy density of the batteries.”

"The NEDC range of the 'Jiuzhou' exceeds 1000 kilometers. In pure electric mode, it can meet the daily urban commuting needs of 200 kilometers. With an additional 900 kilometers from the fuel-powered generator, there will be absolutely no range anxiety."

“We use a 2.0T range extender and a 42.8kWh battery. Some people asked me why we named the engine after a range extender. This is because we set the operating range of this 2.0T engine to the high-efficiency range of 1750-3750rpm, which can maximize its 42% thermal efficiency and also has better performance in noise control and power redundancy.”

"Also based on market considerations, the six-seat version of 'Kyushu' aims to give families more choices in terms of space and comfort."

屏幕上放出汽车NVH的评测，这次是与百万级汽车的成绩对比，分成了静态、40km/h、80km/h、120km/h，而“九州”相较于奔驰S、宝马7系与奥迪A8L的成绩在静态和40km/h上都是第一，80km/h和120km/h上则是分别逊色于奔驰S与宝马7系。

“Our cars come standard with double-layered laminated glass. However, I initially thought that noise control would be relatively easy, but it is not something that can be solved simply by piling on sound insulation materials. It is a systemic project because it involves at least 30% of the components.”

Yu Xing looked back at the results on the screen and said with feigned regret, "We didn't get first place in all aspects of quietness; we still need to improve in that area."

Some people laughed, while others were speechless; this comparison was with the 78S.

"However, what is gratifying is that our dual-motor four-wheel drive system has excellent power performance, with a maximum output of 240kW and a maximum torque of 530N·m. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in under 6 seconds, which is comparable to a 3.0T 6-cylinder engine. Moreover, the power output is smooth and linear."

屏幕上展示动力性能与刚才78S级别的对比，九州是5.5秒，6缸的S是6.1秒，6缸的7系是5.5秒，6缸的奥迪A8L是6.0秒。

Yu Xing finally felt his mouth was dry after introducing the topic. While having the screen display a side-by-side comparison of quietness and power performance, he picked up his teacup, took a couple of sips of tea, and observed the reactions of the audience.

The leaders in the first row were generally calm, some smiling and some nodding. Ma Chuanzheng and Cai Chongxin were whispering to each other. Wang Chuanfu from BYD was serious, Zeng Yuqun from CATL was earnest, and Li Shufu from Geely was expressionless. Other industry peers, such as Zhu Huarong, Chen Anning, and Wang Fengying, all looked a little solemn.

Looking further ahead, Li Bin of NIO, He Xiaopeng of XPeng, Huang Xiuyuan of Youxia, Shen Haiyin of Singulato, and others are mostly excited, while Jia Yueting of LeEco, who also arrived in Lingang today, has a complex expression.

The supplier representatives in the venue were excited yet uneasy, the silicon carbide employees were jubilant yet nervous, and the cameras of the media reporters flashed intermittently. Questions and praises intertwined and permeated the air.

Yu Xing on the stage was completely visible under the lights, and he could also see everything below the stage clearly.

"Times are progressing."

"The power provided by the motor is more than enough for daily use."

"Therefore, it is enough to bring power performance comparable to BBA's 78S, X5, ML, and Q7 through electric motors. More cost can make our travel more comfortable."

"The Kyushu's interior features are quite comprehensive, with a 5.5-liter in-car refrigerator as standard across the entire range. It's great for enjoying a cold drink in the summer or warming up a baby bottle when you're out with your child in the winter."

“We have placed two 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia screens in the center console and on the front passenger side, and a 17-inch LCD screen above the rear seats, which can fully meet the entertainment needs of passengers during their daily travels.”

Yu Xing turned to the side and showed a video of himself and his colleagues traveling together. The passenger in the front seat was watching TV, while the people in the second and third rows were watching a movie.

“I drove all the way from Shanghai to attend the Guangzhou Auto Show last year. I’m very satisfied that it meets my need to kill time during long-distance travel. Including the second row of seats behind the front passenger seat, which has a zero-gravity seat setting, it can bring passengers a more comfortable and luxurious riding experience.”

The screen then switched to display a 40-degree adjustable second-row seat and a foldable footrest at the bottom of the front passenger seat. When zero gravity is activated, second-row passengers can have a comfortable semi-reclining resting position.

"The zero-gravity seat, combined with our LCD screen, provides a very good actual experience. We welcome everyone to take a test drive. By the way, all our models come standard with Nappa leather seats, which have a delicate feel, soft padding, and support and comfort that I have personally verified over a long period of time."

The screen quickly switches to an introduction of the seat materials and functions. The seats come standard with Nappa leather, and the front and second rows have electric adjustment, ventilation, and heating functions. All three rows of seats have massage and long-distance lumbar support functions.

Following our discussions on vehicle stability, vehicle stiffness, vehicle battery life, vehicle speed, and vehicle range, we've now concluded our introduction of the refrigerator, color TV, and large sofa.

Yu Xing drank water again and continued to unleash the "Jiuzhou" travel's electric discharge function. The screen showed carbon silicon employees setting up tents on the Lingang beach and grilling meat outside by discharging electricity.

He described the rich features to come: "We've included as many of the features that luxury cars would otherwise have to pay extra for as optional extras. For example, this kind of electric vehicle charging while driving is perfect for family weekend trips and is very convenient. The head-up display is also a great feature for everyday use."

The video on the screen ended, and a rich configuration list of "Nine Provinces" appeared on the screen.

Head-up display, panoramic sunroof, entertainment screen, adaptive cruise control (ACC), intelligent voice control, power tailgate, in-vehicle entertainment system, power adjustable and heated side mirrors with automatic tilt-down when locking the car, rain-sensing wipers, one-touch power windows, front and rear USB charging ports, wireless phone charging, driver's seat memory, dual-zone climate control, 12 speakers, multi-color ambient lighting, remote control and Bluetooth key, tire pressure monitoring, electronic parking brake, three airbags, PM2.5 filter…

The large screen lists the standard features of "Kyushu" line by line.

Many industry insiders and journalists in the venue initially didn't take Mr. Yu's statement "We've given you as much as we can" seriously, but they were immediately astonished as the various functions were listed!

No wonder it's called "rich configuration"—if this isn't rich, what is?!

Many of the features here have mature solutions, but they are basically optional extras that cost extra. Some car models are considered generous for supporting only a few features, but now "Jiuzhou" has released them all!
I can't take this anymore!?

Yu Xing looked up at the functions on the screen behind him and saw the ACC adaptive cruise control. He suddenly smiled with emotion.

To achieve this function, the Silicon Carbon Group invested in Zhibo, changed its general manager, fought for preferential policies in Lingang, and cooperated with Bosch, but at this point it was just a line of text on the screen.

A reporter with a good angle noticed Mr. Yu's smile as he looked up at the screen under the lights, thought the picture was great, and immediately snapped a photo.

“Our configuration is very comprehensive, but due to time constraints, I can’t describe it all. However, the head-up display is something we negotiated with Huayu, and we thank Huayu.” Yu Xing pointed to the screen. “I also need to explain the wireless charging for this phone.”

“We think the column shifter is a very convenient design, so we left a good amount of space in the center console area. We designed it to support Qi wireless charging. However, the models that currently support wireless charging are Nokia's Lumia 830/735, LG G3, and Samsung's Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which will be released in a few days. If your phone is not compatible, it is still quite convenient to just leave it there, since it is angled.”

"Another point worth mentioning is that our six-seater is very suitable for family users, so all the materials used are environmentally friendly, including PM2.5 purification. By the way, this year we have partnered with China Unicom to offer 15GB of free 4G data per month, which is also very affordable."

"Other features, such as semi-concealed door handles (which are both electric and mechanical), anti-pinch windows, and hooks in the rear seats to increase space utilization, are all functional requirements we proposed after testing them ourselves."

Yu Xing exhaled, faced the meeting room, and smiled, "I've been driving around doing business a lot these past few years, so I have a minor but persistent problem. I've asked many of my colleagues and they all have the same issue. So, 'Jiuzhou' has another feature that might be even more troublesome for you to use."

The video then switched to a photo of Yu Xing's Mercedes-Benz S-Class door. There were several small white dots on the black door, which were basically the result of the door being opened after the car was parked.

"This feature is Sentry Mode. If it detects someone approaching for an extended period of time or abnormal vibrations in a vehicle, it will trigger an audible and visual alarm and record video."

"Come, come, come and see our results."

The video then shows the owners of neighboring cars, their faces blurred out, opening their doors with a wave of their hands and then bumping into their own car doors. Finally, there are screenshots of money transfers, some for 1000 and some for 2000.

Yu Xing explained with a smile, "I've never been able to find the owner of my car that touched my door before. As a result, before we even sold the car, the Sentry mode on the test vehicle helped us generate revenue."

Laughter and chatter filled the room. Anyone who's been driving for a while is bound to encounter situations where a neighbor's car door accidentally scratches their paint or even leaves a dent. Sentry mode seemed incredibly useful. Yu Xing, observing the discussion, issued a warning: "However, in the past, if you couldn't find it, you simply couldn't find it. Now, if you find it using Sentry mode and encounter someone who refuses to admit it, it might cause more trouble. Use it at your own discretion."

"This feature also consumes electricity, but our 400V platform supports charging stations very well, and we also provide free home charging station installation. A 7kW home charging station can fully charge the battery from 0% in 6 hours, and if you use a 60kW public charging station, it can charge from 20% to 80% in half an hour. However, there is no need to worry about the range extension."

"Personally, I believe that the new energy industry will have a long development process. Range-extended electric vehicles can fully alleviate concerns about range. Regarding charging, our company has already reserved the technology of the 800V platform, but considering the current state of the industry and the market, 400V is sufficient for everyone's use."

Wang Chuanfu, sitting in the first row, had mixed feelings upon hearing this.

He did not doubt Mr. Yu's statement, nor did he doubt that the Silicon Carbon Group had the capability to launch the "Jiuzhou" on the 800V platform, because "Tang" was based on the 800V platform. However, Mr. Yu once again chose 400V due to market demand.

There are currently more than 4 public charging piles in China, but more than 95% of them are low-voltage piles below 500V. Although the "Tang" has developed boost charging technology, its actual fast charging power is not much different from that of 400V models due to the limitation of the pile end current.

In addition, the high-priced components such as silicon carbide power devices and high-voltage wiring harnesses matched with the 800V platform will increase the cost of the whole vehicle by about 2 yuan, while the 400V platform has a more mature supply chain and lower costs.

At its new car launch last month, BYD emphasized the technology of its 800V platform, hoping to showcase its capabilities through this concept. However, both this approach and the 542 strategy are completely different from the choices made by Mr. Yu on stage today, as he did not spend much time on these aspects.

“I spent a lot of time on it, but there are still many things I can’t go into detail about. The above are all our standard features. There are two versions of ‘Jiuzhou’ this time: one is the Pro version, which is perfectly adequate, and the other is the Max version, which has more features.”

Yu Xing reached out and showed the added features of the top-of-the-line model, introducing the Max version in just one sentence: "The Max version adds Bosch air suspension, CDC damping, four electric suction doors, rear-wheel steering, fragrance system, 21-inch wheels, etc. Of course, it will be much more expensive."

However, it was precisely this statement that made many attendees with good financial means realize that these items were indeed high-end products.

Yu Xing glanced at the time; the press conference was scheduled to last an hour, and 50 minutes had already passed.

After finishing his last drop of water, he composed himself and said with a smile, "Our Pro version is very cost-effective, and we welcome everyone to compare and experience it. Before announcing the price and launch benefits, I would like to say something. Carbon Silicon Group is a new car company that has been established for just over four years. While we are providing all the features we can, we also understand users' concerns about our quality."

“Our suppliers are all excellent, our technical solutions have been repeatedly verified, our production lines are world-class, and our testing in all aspects is rigorous. However, these are all internal standards of our company, so users should still have concerns.”

"Therefore, I persuaded the company's senior management overnight to upgrade our quality assurance, providing a 5-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty for the whole vehicle, and a lifetime warranty for the first owner in addition to the 8-year or 120,000-kilometer warranty for the three-electric system!"

The sound system at the venue was accompanied by a startled "duang" sound.

The room erupted in enthusiastic applause. Some people joined in the applause before they could even process what had happened, since they had heard the word "lifetime".

Yu Xing waited with a smile for the applause to pass, and then switched the screen, which listed the basic information of "Nine Provinces".

He muttered, "So, what should the price be for a mid-to-large SUV with so many features and dimensions of 5050*1995*1750?"

"Because of the national subsidy, we were able to come up with a price for making friends."

"The price of the standard Pro version is... 34.58!"

"The price of the top-of-the-line Max is... 38.58!"

This time, a spontaneous and noisy discussion broke out in the room, followed by another round of applause.

It's impossible for a new domestic brand to sell its new cars for 34.58 and 38.58 yuan, but it also seems impossible not to sell them for that much with so many features!

"Mr. Wang, which version do you want to buy?" Wang Fengying, who came from Great Wall Motors, asked Wang Chuanfu from BYD with a smile.

Wang Chuanfu said without hesitation, "Buy the Max one, it has a high cost performance."

Wang Fengying smiled and sighed, "Yes, it's great value for money."

A car priced at 38.58 yuan is associated with the concept of cost-effectiveness, but the top-of-the-line configuration in the one-sentence description is something that insiders know is truly valuable.

“According to domestic policies, new energy vehicles are currently exempt from purchase tax, and there is also a national subsidy of 2.8 yuan this year, so our on-the-road price is…” Yu Xing had to raise his voice to suppress the discussion.

With another "duang" sound, the screen displayed the final prices of 2.8 and 31.78 yuan after deducting the 35.78 yuan national subsidy!

The noise in the hall suddenly subsided and then immediately rose again.

Yu Xing shouted again, "Now, in addition to the national subsidy, there are also local cash subsidies, but the specific amount depends on the regulations of different regions. For example, Shanghai provides a 1:1 subsidy. So, for the specific landing price, please contact our 20 direct operation centers across the country!"

"We adopt a direct sales model, eliminating the haggling that everyone dislikes when buying a car, and setting a unified price nationwide!"

"For customers who place an order and lock in their purchase between today and the end of next month, we are also offering exclusive launch benefits, including lifetime unlimited data, lifetime free roadside assistance, an electric scooter worth 2000 yuan, and a roof box worth 2000 yuan!"

The event was a triple "duang" moment. The screen displayed the first-release benefits, and the final price had changed to 2X with a question mark, meaning that with local subsidies and cash subsidies, the Pro version's final price would be less than 30.

Yu Xing intended to end the event there, almost forgetting about the live stream, so he quickly added: "Currently, there are free new energy vehicle license plate quotas in Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beijing. Everyone is welcome to visit our store for a test drive, or you can communicate through our official website and APP."

"Thank you to all the leaders, friends and viewers for watching this press conference. I sincerely appreciate your support."

The scene had become noisy. Yu Xing, who had originally wanted to add a few more words, had forgotten his lines and could only express his gratitude with a bow, thus concluding the launch of the first model of the Silicon Carbon Group.

As he announced it, the screen scrolled through the standard features, on-road price, and launch privileges of the "Jiuzhou" model.

There is so much information about the new carbon silicon car that deserves to be explained in depth, but it can only be covered in an hour, so the final result is a complete overview.

Yu Xing did not discuss the parameters in detail, nor did he carefully plan the supplementary materials and license plates. Such information would be provided through real-time advertising and store explanations. Today, he represented the Silicon Carbon Group in officially participating in the competition in the domestic automobile market.

The live broadcast on Dragon TV has ended.

Almost everyone in the venue knew that the lowest on-the-road price for a new carbon silicon car could be 28.98 yuan, and those who were not aware of it before heard the discussions among those in the know.

28.98 million!
This is selling at a loss!
1500MPa+ cage-type body+ unibody die casting+ 2.0T range extender achieves 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds+ world-leading moose test+ comprehensive features+ lifetime warranty…

Sincerity is not something you say, it's something you do!

The sincerity shown is overflowing!

After stepping down from the stage, Yu Xing immediately spoke with the city leaders, thanking them for their presence and extending invitations to a luncheon, which he politely declined.

Attending the launch of the new car by the Silicon Carbon Group is a show of support for the new energy industry in China and Shanghai. This amount of time is already sufficient, as there are still many official business arrangements to attend to later.

The silicon carbon group is currently unable to produce sales figures. Although the atmosphere at the event suggested positive feedback, the leaders still encouraged Yu Xing to continue contributing to the new energy industry and mentioned the policy support provided.

Yu Xing saw the leaders off and watched them get into their cars before heading back to the venue. There would be a small media briefing after the new car launch.

However, before he even arrived at the venue, many astute reporters were already waiting with their cameras on Mr. Yu's way back, and immediately threw out their questions.

"Mr. Yu, you're so confident about the pricing of the new car, but I have over 300,000 yuan. Why don't I buy a Q5 or a Highlander?"

Yu Xing encountered a recurring problem.

Secretary Zhang Yangxu, who had been closely following him, suddenly noticed the latest summary of store feedback. He quickly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "President Yu, the total number of orders is almost 700, and it has broken 300 in Shanghai."

This morning, Carbon Silicon Group's nationwide directly operated stores reported that more than 100 orders had been placed. As the press conference progressed, this number increased every time Yu Xing announced a new configuration, with the three places showing the largest increases.

First, there are rich configurations; second, there are national subsidies for the on-the-ground price; and third, there are free license plates and first-launch privileges in cities like Shanghai.

However, those were all small deposits, which can be refunded, while large deposits are non-refundable and almost symbolize locked-in sales. At this moment, the nearly 700 large deposits mean that these people are willing to pay for "Jiuzhou" even before test driving it.

This also means that the configuration of "Jiuzhou" is appealing to potential users.

Just like the specific analysis of Highlander's sales by Silicon Carbon Group, its orders in the first month after its launch were 1, and the first day was 1000, while the corresponding annual sales were less than 8, thanks to the reach of 450 dealerships to the customer base.

A brand-new energy vehicle from a newly unveiled brand, which I haven't even had time to test drive yet, already has a deposit of 700...

This has exceeded Yu Xing's expectations.

His gaze swept over the excited Zhang Yangxu, knowing the symbolic meaning of this number: half-step peak Lesser Perfection of the Divine Transformation Realm!
The weekly sales chart is out!

The production line may need simple expansion!
Yu Xing quickly digested the latest information, looked at the reporter who had just asked the question, suppressed his sharp impulse, and gave a serious answer.

"Because the Q5 and Highlander don't offer as many configurations as we do, and they don't use new materials and processes like 1500MPa and integrated die casting, we have an advantage in terms of product strength to impress consumers."

Upon hearing this answer, another reporter immediately followed up: "Mr. Yu, the configuration of the new carbon silicon car isn't complicated. The Q5 and Highlander can easily be equipped with it. How will you compete then?"

Yu Xing laughed: "Since it's so easy to add, why didn't you add it?"

The first reporter clarified the point: "Mr. Yu, a car is just a means of transportation. The Highlander has more stable quality and reputation, which will be the reason why many consumers choose it."

Yu Xing nodded: "Of course we know that, but from my own experience, I really hope that Highlander can address the needs of its users. Its 2-3-2 seven-seat layout means that you have to slide the second row every time you want to get into the third row. It's okay occasionally, but it gets quite annoying if you use it often. It's like when I charge my phone. It's okay to go to the next room to get the charger occasionally, but it gets really annoying if I do it every day. I hope Highlander can improve this."

The reporter immediately questioned, "This point you raised isn't difficult to change. If the Highlander is changed, wouldn't it enhance its competitiveness against 'Kyushu'?"

Yu Xing smiled slightly and countered, "Isn't the very purpose of our Silicon Carbon Group to make automobiles better?"

He pointed towards the venue and said, "Let's go inside and talk. Let's try to finish before lunch. I'm really hungry."

Media reporters surrounded President Yu as he walked toward the venue.

Yu Xing checked his phone as he walked and saw the order information; the number of orders had officially surpassed 700.

Immediately afterwards, he received a message from Director Zhu Zehui.

Zhu Zehui: How is the situation?
Yu Xing thought for a few seconds, then, finding it rather troublesome to explain the Great Fixedness and related possibilities, replied: Not bad.

Zhu Zehui, who was in the same car as the leader, looked at President Yu's reply and estimated that the Carbon Silicon Group was now on the verge of selling 1000 cars a month. If it could sell 1000 cars a month, it could sell 10,000 cars this year.

Although he had hoped for 30,000 when he last met with General Manager Yu, he quickly lowered his target once the sale actually started, thinking that 20,000 would be good, and if he could sell 10,000, that would be passing grade.

Zhu Zehui told his superiors, "The situation is not bad now. There is a trend of selling 1000 cars a month. The results are satisfactory."

The leader nodded; passing is good enough.

Upon returning to the venue, Yu Xing saw his colleagues, friends, and suppliers who hadn't yet left, and waved to them.

"Mr. Yu, you've sold it too cheaply!"

"Keep it up, Mr. Yu!"

Yu Xing responded with a smile.

At this point, an impatient reporter had already asked: "Mr. Yu, why do you keep comparing yourself to BMW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz?"

Yu Xing glanced at it and said, "We want to take down BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi)."

The reporters were all stunned. How could they be so arrogant?

He then added, "Is this the answer you wanted to hear?"

The reporters laughed, not out of arrogance, but out of humor.

Yu Xing confirmed the answer: "That's right, that's also my answer: bring down the prices of BBA (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi)."

Still so arrogant!

(End of this chapter)