Chapter 347 Insights

Chapter 347 Insights

Chapter 347 Insights
The Beijing Auto Show lasted for ten days this year, but the first four days were media days and professional days. Yu Xing and others chose to visit during the last six public days, and spent two days carefully looking at the new products of various companies.

Yu Xing felt that they all looked quite energetic.

Foreign capital is actively exploring electric vehicles, joint ventures are launching hybrid vehicles, and domestic products are updating their systems. Fully half of the auto show already has new energy products.

It was actually a lot more than he thought.

Of course, how it is done specifically is a discussion in another dimension.

On the third day after arriving in Beijing, Yu Xing met Zhang Suyang from IDG.

He didn't know whether it was influenced by the project of Carbon Silicon Group, but both Zhang Suyang and Xiong Xiaoge were very concerned about the electric vehicle project and the industry, and they also wanted to invest in upstream and downstream companies.

Relatively speaking, Xu Xin's attention is mainly focused on the Carbon Silicon Group project, which is more conservative.

Zhang Suyang's half goal was to talk to Mr. Yu about the progress, so after a few pleasantries about the grand occasion of the auto show, he asked directly: "Mr. Yu, have you chosen the engine for the electric car?"

Carbon Silicon Group chose to make extended-range vehicles due to range anxiety, and this positioning has been recognized by investors. In addition to the core three-electric system, the engine that burns oil to generate electricity is also a relatively key component of the extended-range vehicle.

Whether it is companies such as Huichuan Technology, Jingjin Electric or CATL, this is a link with relatively high certainty, but the choice of engine has not yet been finalized.

"I haven't made a choice yet. Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi has a 1.5L model, and Dong'an Power has a 1.2L model. We have already bought them for research and modification. Domestic ones like SAIC's 1.8T, as well as engines from BYD and Geely, are all treated as treasures and they will definitely not sell them to us, so we didn't discuss further after a brief contact." Yu Xing introduced the situation.

"Why can't we confirm these two yet?" Zhang Suyang asked.

"Boss Zhang, this is not like going to the market to buy cabbage and picking one and that's it. We need to see which one is more suitable for extended-range." Yu Xing said with a smile, "Moreover, what we are pursuing now is to optimize the demand for extended-range together. We hope to set up a joint venture to do this. We are still discussing it. I can only say that the progress is a bit slow."

Zhang Suyang continued to ask: "Where is the problem? What kind of help do you need?"

"This kind of cooperation, Mr. Zhang, you see, our project has not achieved much yet, and they are relatively fond of their own technology, which is understandable, but we have to optimize it in depth. At present, the thermal efficiency of Shenhang Mitsubishi's 4A91 and Dong'an Power's DAM12A is so-so. The latter is a three-cylinder engine, and the former needs to be optimized by deep Miller cycle and high-pressure direct injection." Yu Xing said, "If we let them optimize by themselves, they are unwilling to invest in research and development. If we want to optimize through a joint venture, they are stuck with equity and other issues, so..."

He shrugged, "We are still discussing it. There is no rush. If it doesn't work out, we can continue to look at overseas manufacturers. Fisker in the United States makes extended-range vehicles. It uses GM's LNF2.0T turbocharged engine. That model has a very good reputation and was one of the top ten engines in the world in 06. The disadvantage is that it is expensive."

Zhang Suyang nodded slightly, and suddenly felt that he didn't know how to ask.

Mr. Yu and Carbon Silicon Group are pushing forward in all aspects and have alternative plans, but it will take time to get new feedback.

Zhang Suyang thought for a while and could only smile and said, "Boss Yu, don't blame me for asking you these questions right away. I think what Boss Xiong said makes sense."

Yu Xing asked, "What instructions does Mr. Xiong have?"

"Boss Xiong didn't give any instructions. He just said that if we don't care about the progress of Carbon Silicon Group anymore, we won't have any say in the future. We can still ask whether the partners have been confirmed." Zhang Suyang said, "Once all the cooperation is confirmed, we will need to optimize and integrate in depth. By then, we investors will be completely outsiders."

When optimization and integration enter the deep water stage, very professional parsing and analysis will be required. The investors are completely outsiders, and at that time, whatever the project owner says is what it is. Even if there is a third party's statement, it can be covered up in the technical field.

In principle, Zhang Suyang believed in Mr. Yu and Carbon Silicon Group, but as an investor, his rationality made him feel uneasy when faced with these thoughts. Once the current stage was over, the rest would be like a black box, and he had no idea what the final result would be.

Yu Xing instantly understood what Mr. Zhang meant, and realized the worry behind his slightly joking tone. He laughed and said, "Mr. Zhang, you laymen want to make money and sleep peacefully. I am under so much pressure every day, so I have to let you bear the same pressure as me."

Zhang Suyang didn't expect President Yu to speak so directly, so he could only laugh helplessly.

Yu Xing took out a cigarette, handed it over, and helped to light it. Then he took a puff of his own cigarette and said seriously: "Boss Zhang, don't worry. Think about it, my money is invested in it, too. I care more about it than any of you."

Zhang Suyang smoked a cigarette and nodded deeply. This was indeed a guarantee.

But then again, Silicon Carbon Group has made more than 10 investments in upstream and downstream industries so far. This uncommon practice of investing with investors' money makes people a little bit worried.

Zhang Suyang looked at Mr. Yu and was willing to believe him in principle. Ever since he proposed the idea of ​​"building cars honestly", he has been pushing forward the project in an honest and solid manner.

Yu Xing’s trip to the auto show is coming to an end.

He had front-line experience of various products and market trends, and had a kind of realization that was different from the information on paper, so he did not plan to wait until the last minute before withdrawing.

However, before leaving, Yu Xing still walked around the Great Wall booth and chatted with Wang Fengying for a long time.

Although Great Wall later encountered various problems with succession, the precise market positioning of Haval H6 is still worth learning, and the related market system is also worth thinking about.

Carbon Silicon Group cannot limit itself to car manufacturing, but will also need to consider market issues in the future.

Yu Xing only asked a question to the Great Wall executive who wanted to switch jobs: "Boss Wang, Mr. Cui Zhiyu wants to try out in Lingang. What do you think of him? Is he reliable?"

"You ask me directly like this?" Wang Fengying didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Are young people doing things so directly nowadays?
Yu Xing nodded: "Yeah, it's better to be honest about this kind of thing. The industry is so small and everyone has their own ambitions. Maybe he will come to Carbon Silicon Group to gain experience and then return to Great Wall. You never know what the future holds."

Wang Fengying laughed twice: "Cui Zhiyu is very optimistic about the future of new energy and has mentioned it several times within our company. However, the future of the industry is the industry itself. When it comes to different companies, we think we need to prioritize them. I don't want him to leave, but if he must leave, I think he is an excellent talent."

Yu Xing said "hmm" and stretched out his right hand: "Okay, Mr. Wang, see you again if we are lucky. If you are unhappy at the Great Wall..."

Wang Fengying interrupted angrily, "Boss Yu, please don't mention this again."

Yu Xing shrugged, followed suit, and ended the conversation.

It’s definitely not enough to just talk about things, you’ll only know when it happens.

When he saw the second-in-command of Great Wall, he remembered an incident involving a large number of Great Wall vehicles. At that time, the Internet claimed that there was a problem with the color name of one of Great Wall's cars. He always thought that such outrageous words were rumors. Later, when he had nothing to do, he went to the official website to verify it, only to find out that Great Wall actually officially named the green color of one of its models "Forgiveness Green".

Sometimes, something is so outrageous that it is actually true...

Yu Xing leaves the Great Wall booth.

Cui Zhiyu, who was secretly observing from the other side, saw the potential boss leave and immediately rushed to Wang Fengying: "Boss Wang, I may go to Carbon Silicon Group. Did Boss Yu ask me? Did he ask you to do a background check?"

Wang Fengying said, "Is that so?" Cui Zhiyu asked seriously, "I saw you talked a lot. What did he ask me?"

Wang Fengying wanted to say that Mr. Yu only asked one question, but she felt that it was not a good idea, so she could only answer: "Ask you... Anyway, I asked you a lot of questions, and I said good things. Do you really want to go to Carbon Silicon Group? Why it?"

Cui Zhiyu thought for a few seconds and then answered, "It's not necessary to go, but I inquired about the treatment there, and it's really good. There are not many people in China who can seriously engage in new energy. I think he is quite reliable. Anyway, I will go to Lingang to take a look before deciding."

"Are you really leaving?" Wang Fengying asked.

Cui Zhiyu nodded silently.

"Okay." Wang Fengying stretched out her hand. "I'll talk to Mr. Wei. Anyway, the industry is so small, maybe we can continue to cooperate in the future."

Cui Zhiyu shook hands and thanked Mr. Wang for his care in his work.

He still quite recognized and admired Mr. Wang.

Cui Zhiyu's resignation was quickly approved, and taking advantage of the weekend when the resignation process was in progress, he flew directly to Lingang to find out more about the Carbon Silicon Group.

Because Yu Xing was going to visit a car company's factory in Beijing, Lingang made a phone call to have someone receive him.

When Cui Zhiyu arrived in Lingang, the first thing he saw was the Carbon Silicon Group’s automobile factory under construction.

There's nothing fancy about this kind of construction, it just proves that at least money is being spent.

Afterwards, he drove to the temporary headquarters of the Carbon Silicon Group, which was not far away, and met Fu Yunliang, who had completely transferred from Bai Xiaosheng to the Carbon Silicon Group and was in charge of personnel work, to receive him.

Cui Zhiyu had just exchanged a few pleasantries when he was suddenly attracted by the noise in the distance. A truck drove into the factory, and people nearby were waiting excitedly to unload the goods.

"Mr. Fu, what's arriving over there?" Cui Zhiyu was a little curious.

Fu Yunliang took a look and replied casually: "The batteries and motors of the same type as Tesla Model S have arrived. Mr. Cui, please come this way."

Cui Zhiyu stopped moving and asked in astonishment: "Model S? Hasn't it been delivered yet?"

"I don't know much about it, it seems to be delivered in June, but it shouldn't be difficult to get the batteries and motors, right?" Fu Yunliang, who was not in charge of the work there, hesitated and said, "Panasonic batteries, we have discussed cooperation with Panasonic before. Oh, yes, the company has ordered a Model S, I don't know when it will arrive."

Cui Zhiyu just went over to watch and felt a little embarrassed: "Well... I was quite surprised."

"This is necessary learning. We can't just work in isolation." Fu Yunliang led the Great Wall executive upstairs and said, "If Mr. Cui is interested in Tesla, there is a Tesla Roadster in the workshop. You can go and have a look when you have time."

Cui Zhiyu was surprised and asked, "Really?"

"Yes, they were disassembled last week. I wonder if they have been put back together in the past few days." Fu Yunliang thought, "Anyway, there are many cars in the workshop, including gasoline cars, hybrid cars and electric cars. They like to play with them... Oh, according to Mr. Yu, this is called 'disassembly fun'. There are Highlanders and BYDs, some are expensive and some are cheap. I wonder if Mr. Yu will bring back new models when he goes to Beijing this time."

Cui Zhiyu suddenly understood why Mr. Yu’s views on the Roewe 550 Hybrid coincided with Mr. Wang’s.

Soon, this extra thought disappeared.

Because Cui Zhiyu was amazed by the work that Carbon Silicon Group was currently carrying out and the team that had been established, as introduced by Fu Yunliang.

It is understandable for a former BMW design director like Bange, after all, he left BMW for several years, but when did Thomas, the safety director of Volvo, join Silicon Carbon Group?

Cui Zhiyu couldn't help but ask such a question.

"Well... Thomas was pretty fast." Fu Yunliang saw with his own eyes the scene where Thomas used his fingers to make a money gesture. He coughed and said, "He was attracted by Mr. Yu's personal charm and believed that new energy is the future, so he came here quickly."

Cui Zhiyu licked his lips. It felt like the Carbon Silicon Group had only been around for a short time, but it seemed to have done a lot of work beyond imagination.

He asked again: "Millimeter wave radar, can that thing be developed?"

Fu Yunliang shook his head honestly: "Boss Cui, I really don't know about this. I don't want to lie to you, but we are indeed investing and promoting it."

Cui Zhiyu felt that if Mr. Fu lied to him directly, then they would move on to discussing salary.

But, this guy is quite honest.

He took a sip of tea and felt that he should remain somewhat reserved: "Well, Mr. Fu, I basically know the situation of Carbon Silicon Group. Mr. Yu said that I still need background check, so let's think about it."

Fu Yunliang smiled and said, "Boss Cui, that's fine. You talked to Boss Yu directly. He will be back in a few days. You can still communicate in person then."

Cui Zhiyu nodded and ended his visit to Carbon Silicon Group.

When he went downstairs with the information, the truck and the noise were gone. He must have been studying those things in the workshop.

Cui Zhiyu did not return to the hotel immediately. Instead, he went to the construction site and looked around and pondered the situation.

That night, he made several phone calls and inquired about Carbon Silicon Group's actions in the supply chain to confirm that what he heard today was not exaggerated and was even a little conservative.

Cui Zhiyu felt that his intention had basically been finalized.

At 11 o'clock at night, he was scrolling through his phone when he suddenly saw a latest report about Mr. Yu. It was a brief interview with him at the auto show, asking about his feelings about attending the show.

Yu Xing answered modestly: "I came here to learn. Really. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, etc., they have both brand and technology. Joint venture cars like SAIC's Roewe are really great in exploring hybrid vehicles. Great Wall, BYD, etc. are all our role models."

"Carbon Silicon Group has just entered the automotive industry. Regardless of whether it is a foreign-funded, joint venture or domestic company, they are all teachers of Carbon Silicon Group. I hope to learn more, consult more, and communicate more with the teachers in the future."

Cui Zhiyu read these words and these humble answers, and then thought about Mr. Yu’s tone when he eavesdropped. Well... I wonder how long Mr. Yu can hold back his competitive nature in the mobile Internet.

(End of this chapter)