From knock-off old-man's electric vehicles to industrial giant

Chapter 201 Who says the human race has no great emperors?
"Who said there is no great emperor in the human race!"

Xu Yi sighed.

He patted Chen Zhou on the shoulder to show his approval.

These words stunned the entire audience.

They all stared at him blankly, desperately trying to decipher the meaning of his words.

Chen Zhou...the Great Emperor?!
One second later.

Xu Yi snapped out of his daze, noticed the strange looks from everyone, and laughed heartily: "Who says domestically made engines can't be good? Look at this!"

Xingchen Automotive has made many technological breakthroughs, but its engine, which has been a bottleneck for many years, always has a mysterious aura about it.

This made Chen Zhou a little embarrassed, and his face turned red.

"Well... we just made the effort we should have made. With the cooperation of the Dong'an team, the cylinder block optimization and Miller cycle at the design level were one aspect, and the breakthroughs in materials also brought great help."

The engine block uses a custom high-strength aluminum alloy, which was also the result of in-depth cooperation with Baosteel.

The piston is made of high-silicon aluminum alloy with a ceramic coating.

Chen Zhou briefly explained the technical details and elaborated on the efforts made by the hybrid team.

The overall R&D progress is still exceeding expectations.

Xu Luojiang was amazed: "President Xu, I originally thought that Xingchen Motors' battery technology was industry-leading, but I didn't expect that you have also studied engines so deeply."

"This is also inseparable from the high-quality materials contributed by Baosteel," Xu Yi added with a smile.

Whether it's the whole vehicle or engine components, high-strength aluminum alloys and steel materials are essential basic requirements.

Often, breakthroughs in cutting-edge technology are not just about breakthroughs in design concepts. If the strength of the underlying materials does not improve, even the most brilliant design concepts are just castles in the air.

Ado.

Xu Yi led his men straight into the car.

But he didn't sit in the driver's seat.

I immediately took a seat in the second row.

The seats are very soft and offer excellent lumbar support. They not only have the advantages of traditional luxury seats but also incorporate some ergonomic designs.

"The seat is comfortable enough."

Xu Yi carefully examined the differences between the "big sofa" they had developed themselves and the "big sofas" he had sat on in his previous life.

In addition to disassembling the chassis of competitors, they also conducted in-depth disassembly of the seats of Japanese and German luxury cars.

These are all valuable industrial experiences from others.

This time, not only was the self-developed seat ventilation and massage module achieved, but the most significant achievement was the cost reduction brought about by realizing these functions.

"The headrest could be a little softer and a little thinner, ideally to the point where you can lean back without feeling any sinking in."

Xu Yi continued.

"Yes, Mr. Xu, the first version of the seating design is still being optimized, and we will make improvements in the future."

Wang Jun, the person in charge of seat development, came over.

The technical team from the original Changrong Seat Factory also moved here, just like Kong Hui.

They also recruited a lot of people and have a joint R&D lab to support the development of the whole vehicle.

"Of course, this is just my personal feeling. You can do more research with people of different body types, including the opening angle of the leg rest. Our space is fine, so try not to leave any major flaws."

Xu Yi, judging by his own height of 178 cm, felt that he was neither too tall nor too short.

This can roughly represent the feelings of a portion of the population.

Of course, people under 160cm or over 190cm also need to be taken into account.

"Pay close attention to factors such as the child's height and whether the pre-installed interfaces on the car seat are convenient for a single person to install."

Xu Yi continued to "evaluate" the seat.

Currently, many domestic SUVs, despite being marketed as family cars, are not truly competitive.

But in reality, it's just a car model that was copied directly from there.

Some don't even have properly designed interfaces for child safety seats, or they are inhumane to children and the elderly.

Xu Luojiang sat beside him, his expression one of strange surprise.

I thought the prototype vehicle would be tested starting with the three major components or driving, but I didn't expect that Mr. Xu would be so fond of the "big sofa".

Moreover, the large sofa in this car is not ordinary.

Both rows of seats are equipped with ventilation and massage functions, and also have leg rests.

This configuration really shocked him.

Let alone looking at the domestic market, even abroad—

Even cars costing hundreds of thousands wouldn't have this kind of design, right?

Traditional luxury car manufacturers have a strict hierarchy.

Is Xingchen trying to break with tradition? I'm still pondering this.

then.

He then saw an even more outrageous configuration.

Can the refrigerator be opened?

"The compressor is already running, and the car's voice system is working normally. Hello, Starry Sky, open the refrigerator..."

...

A car refrigerator drawer was slowly pushed out from the center armrest area.

Xu Luojiang's eyes widened.

This... is voice-controlled and electric!!
Not finished yet.

Where's the TV?

"The TV is working perfectly; we've tested it. We use a custom Samsung OLED screen with 2K resolution, 15.7 inches, and the playback effect, combined with the 19 surround speakers in the car, creates a very immersive experience."

Hello stars, turn on the TV…

Wang Jingming leaned over and immediately brought up the entertainment screen in the back row.

Since poaching Baidu's voice recognition team, the recognition rate has greatly improved; they can even hear you shouting from outside the car with the door open.

can be seen.

A high-quality, high-brightness OLED screen flips down from the ceiling.

This scenario would have a significant impact on today's automotive market.

...

"This custom screen meets automotive-grade standards and has a unique anti-aging design, making it twice as long-lasting as a typical home OLED TV. There's also a remote control on the armrest."

The only issues were the high procurement costs and the supply cycle... but after several rounds of negotiations, we managed to reach an agreement.

Wang Jingming paused slightly when discussing the supply issue.

The use of high-end OLED displays in automobiles is an experiment, and Samsung's display effects and overall quality are outstanding.

Size aside, it truly offers a better viewing experience than many people's home computer or TV screens.

However, their attitude and prices were clearly much worse than those of the domestic suppliers they usually dealt with.

It implies looking down on people.

"I met with Mr. Wang from BOE during my trip to Luzhou and learned that their 6th generation flexible AMOLED production line has been officially lit up and put into mass production. It mainly supplies mobile phones. The B9 line in Luzhou will also start construction by the end of the year."

Xu Yi immediately understood what he meant.

This year can be considered the peak of Samsung's OLED business. Samsung accounts for more than 90% of the global flexible OLED production capacity, and it is the exclusive seller of automotive-grade OLEDs.

Xingchen Motors is not a "core customer" or "important user". They started communicating about the order schedule from the beginning of the project. They finalized the technical details and placed the order six months in advance, and only now has one batch arrived.

It's not easy to reduce production capacity by cutting corners.

The premium they paid was no less than that of luxury car companies like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and it was 100% upfront payment.

This made Xingchen, which has always been strong at integrating upstream and downstream supply chains, feel a little uncomfortable.

"First, we need to secure the supply. The slight premium on the screen is acceptable. BOE has also expressed interest in the automotive-grade market. We'll form a team together and focus on developing our own OLED technology."

Xu Yi waved his hand, speaking casually.

In preparation for the production of the new car.

An international supplier with its nose in the air.

We have no choice but to put up with him for now.

Write it down in a little notebook.

Of course.

Xu Yi is not a magnanimous person.

The entire OLED market is vast and diverse, making it impossible for Star Technology to conquer it all at once.

However, it is still possible to recruit a team and work with the supply chain to conduct patent research and development on top-tier automotive-grade screens.

If the R&D progresses smoothly, he will take over the entire automotive-grade market.

At the earliest, by the end of the year; at the latest, by next year.

……

　It's the last day of the month, and I checked the update log.

　　A total of 19 words, with an average daily update rate significantly lower than last month's.

　　Opinions on the plot are mixed, I often experience writer's block, irregular sleep patterns, and late updates, so I'm too ashamed to ask for monthly votes anymore.

　　Let me summarize for now and issue a self-criticism edict.

　　I've unknowingly fallen so low. Starting next month... I'll quit drinking! And increase my update frequency!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)