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

Chapter 86 Leader…Do You Have a Dream? (Seeking First Subscription)
[Polarstar Battery? ?]

Large single-cell battery!

……

These two sudden technological concepts left everyone's heads spinning!
Especially the conceptual diagram of the large single-cell battery structure that appeared in the PPT.

Just seeing that size made the eyes of everyone present widen!
To know.

In the current industry, "large single cell" is quite rare.

It can be said that only leading foreign battery manufacturers and leading domestic battery manufacturers are conducting related research and development, and not much information has been released to the public yet.

LG's soft-pack large single unit has only been released for a year.

In the domestic passenger vehicle sector, large single-cell batteries are almost never used!
Take a BYD Qin EV300 as an example; the battery pack at the bottom is still composed of 200 small square lithium iron phosphate cells connected in series and parallel.

Each chip has a capacity of only 60 Ah.

Large-cell batteries, on average, have a capacity greater than 200Ah per cell.

Not only does it have high energy density, but it also makes more efficient use of space and heat dissipation, resulting in better consistency.

of course.

Even the R&D engineers at Xingchen Automotive gave detailed explanations of the PPT.

Li Guangyi was still completely confused; the technical details and data required the expertise of professionals to interpret.

However, according to his understanding...

At least I know a little bit.

The "A2 battery cell" sample that Xingchen Auto previously presented should be considered to be at a first-class to leading level in the industry.

This is what is now called a large single cell.

What "Polarstar Battery"?

It actually sounds like it's so much more advanced than their "A2 battery cells"?

"hiss--"

"Amazing!"

...

He was secretly shocked and couldn't help but look at his colleague's technical advisor.

The other person stared at the technical concepts and related details on the PPT for a long time without making a sound, as if they were in a daze!
"So, how far ahead is this technology... exactly? Is it reliable?"

Li Yiguang turned to the side and couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

The technical expert stared wide-eyed at Xingchen Automotive's technical team, repeatedly looking at the conceptual details on the PPT, as if desperately trying to confirm something.

Finally, he managed to utter three words.

"I've struck gold!!"

...

to be frank.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the other city investment personnel present were still completely confused.

When the accompanying new energy expert heard about Polestar's battery technology concept and expected development goals, he was utterly awestruck!

Once this technology is available...

It's not just passenger vehicle power lithium battery packs that need a complete upgrade.

Even the energy storage battery industry, and its entire upstream and downstream sectors, are likely to undergo earth-shattering changes!
How large is the entire new energy battery industry?
The anticipated market growth potential over the next few years may be difficult to estimate.

But let's take the current scale as an example.

Once it can be accomplished.

That's a concept-driven enterprise that's considered a "city leader" and a "provincial key enterprise"!
It is absolutely the "Number One Project in the City".

……

"That……"

Li Yiguang was once again shocked; the impact of this technological expectation was enormous!

no doubt.

Xingchen Motors and its future development projects should definitely be the focus of this year, and perhaps even the sole focus for the next few years.

A 2 billion yuan investment fund, 800 acres of free land, and related local taxes...

It's definitely not something the city can decide on its own.

The relevant regulations need to be followed...

"Boss... I think there's no need to hesitate about this."

The expert began to speak.

That look seemed to be a direct and explicit message:

Do you have a dream?
……

Although it is in the early stages of research and development, the technological expectations alone already allow for a great deal of imagination.

Not to mention.

The "A2 battery cells" they are currently presenting are almost at the finished product stage.

Where it is placed should it be given high priority?
finally.

This first investment visit between the two parties ended in a harmonious atmosphere where both sides enjoyed themselves immensely.

Both sides have reached a preliminary consensus.

The next steps involve technical and financial due diligence to confirm the detailed technical and financial status of Xingchen Automotive.

The subsequent signing of the "Project Investment Framework Agreement" and the process of obtaining project approval from the National Development and Reform Commission and undergoing land pre-approval will take considerable time.

However, through subtle communication between the two parties, Xu Yi quickly grasped the unspoken intentions being expressed.

The Xingchen Automotive project, a key project, will definitely be expedited through the green channel.

Moreover, the various regulations will be issued very quickly.

...Back to the company.

The entire senior management team was somewhat excited.

Their own Industry 4.0 factory with an annual production capacity of 500,000 vehicles, and the application for independent vehicle manufacturing qualifications, are just around the corner.

to this point.

It's basically a leap from small factories to large factories.

Without an independent car manufacturing license and advanced production capacity, there is no car manufacturing plant.

Even if you manage to create a blockbuster car model, it will definitely not be a viable product in the long run.

A more industrialized and digitally intelligent factory means extreme efficiency and low cost.

It's a complete transformation in every aspect.

...

"Mr. Xu, completing the development of Polestar batteries within two quarters... I wonder if that's a bit too tight a schedule?"

As soon as he sat down, Wang Jingming took a sip of water. He had been very excited the whole way and his mouth was dry.

Then he couldn't help but speak.

He originally wanted to say that it was an exaggeration.

But upon closer reflection, the company's internal R&D efficiency is indeed very smooth.

I originally thought it was because I had awakened my enlightenment system as I reached middle age.

But to my surprise, after working together, I discovered that everyone was so outstanding!

Then he understood!

Sure enough, we are all geniuses buried by big companies!
The traditional R&D model of OEMs is plagued by too many regulations, internal friction, and uninformed guidance on projects.

This severely hampered their inspiration and efficiency in research and development.

But it's different at Xingchen. It's a passionate and free R&D environment, a relaxed and pleasant company atmosphere, and most importantly, the R&D funding is high, and the bonuses are generous. There's no feeling of being restricted.

It's not surprising that many people are willing to switch jobs to emerging electric vehicle companies and little-known startups.

At least they pay more and have fewer rules.

Because of different environments, people will perform differently.

……

But even so.

The original project verification period for Polestar batteries was also calculated on a one-year cycle.

This large single-cell battery is not simply a matter of changing the structure.

Instead, we conduct in-depth research and development in three main areas: chemical formulation, manufacturing process, and structural design.

The sheer scale and complexity of the research and development work goes without saying.

Previously, the battery R&D team had just been established, and it took several months to complete the formulation and process development of the "A2 cell".

"Yeah, I was just bragging too..."

Xu Yi rubbed his eyes, then shrugged and frankly admitted it.

joke.

It's only been a short time since the Polestar battery project was initiated.

The verification of the A2 battery cell has only just been completed.

Even with lightning-fast research and development, there are still some basic principles to follow.

To expect to produce samples for verification within two quarters is definitely an exaggeration.

But you can't say that to investors.

After all, the expectations are there, it's not like we can't develop it!

Some technologies are not impossible to implement.

Instead, it should be implemented gradually, slowly, steadily, and verified in a planned manner.

What's wrong with a six-month deviation in the R&D cycle?
As long as the final results are achieved, won't they be far ahead?

As soon as these words came out.

Some of the people present were starting to lose their composure!

...

"However, it's time for our battery R&D department to expand again."

Xu Yi continued.

Their team is currently under intense research and development pressure, but that doesn't mean it will always be like this.

He is quite confident that the R&D project for large single-cell batteries can be completed in a short period of time.

Currently, the minimum size of the R&D team of top-tier battery manufacturers in the industry is three to four hundred people, while leading battery manufacturers have R&D teams of up to a thousand people.

These thousand people are mostly engaged in multi-faceted, segmented research and development projects simultaneously, rather than focusing on one area.

For the research and development of large single-cell batteries alone, three hundred people is already a considerable number.

With the system's buffs, Xingchen's current battery R&D team of 100 people is already more efficient than a large company's team of several hundred people.

This is the golden period for the rapid development of new energy power batteries.

Most automakers haven't even realized how right it was to invest heavily in battery research and development early on to gain a competitive advantage.

When leading battery manufacturers grow into new energy giants and turn the tables, even top automakers will have no choice but to work for them.

These automakers will regret missing out on the golden period for the development of battery technology!
rich.

We'll invest heavily in research and development!

Once the new technology we've developed is on the market, we'll have money again!

……

　I've revised the size of the battery R&D team; it was previously listed as several dozen people, but here it's been changed to over one hundred.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)