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"... This is Tesla's super factory design, covering a total area of ​​13.6 million square feet. It is full of wind turbines and the world's largest solar roof array plan, which fully realizes the use of all green energy. When fully completed, it will become one of the largest physical building structures in the world, and it will also greatly increase the production capacity of Tesla's electric vehicles.

The first gigafactory will be a manufacturing facility that runs entirely on electricity without the use of fossil fuels.

Through the combination of a 70M rooftop solar array and solar ground installations, we will use 100% sustainable energy.

The newly built rooftop solar array system has an area more than seven times that of the world's largest solar array system that has already been put into use. . . "

Andy accompanied Ao Guanhai and the Minister of New Energy to visit the very shocking full-robot factory first, and then started the new concept flicker mode. Under the introduction of Tesla executives, he looked at the concept map of the so-called Tesla super factory .

"Have you selected a construction site?"

Ao Guanhai looked at the design drawing of the super factory, his eyes lit up, and he asked what he was most concerned about.

The previous visit really gave Aoguanhai a very shocking feeling. The car factory with no one is full of efficient work scenes of robots. It is both shocking and makes people feel that the future factory should be like this.

"Because the land area is too large and sufficient sunlight is needed to satisfy the solar array, we are investigating several states in the west with large deserts." Andy used this super factory to fish, and saw the fish If the son bites the hook, he will naturally say what the other party wants to hear in cooperation.

"Is this super factory a car factory?"

Hearing Ao Guanhai's question, Andy explained directly this time: "It is a 'super battery factory', which is an important bargaining chip for Tesla's future. After completion, Tesla can greatly improve its battery capacity. Production capacity, improving the production capacity problems currently encountered by Tesla.

However, its total cost may be as high as 5 billion U.S. dollars, and it will provide Tesla with 500,000 sets of battery capacity per year after completion. . . "

"When are you going to start this plan?" Ao Guanhai and the Minister of Energy looked at each other and asked Andy.

"We also want to start building it as soon as possible. After all, we have made another breakthrough in battery technology, but the money is not enough, very not enough!" Andy shook his head and said helplessly.

"hehe,

Don't be kidding, you're Andy Smith, are you short of money? "Ao Guanhai laughed and teased, causing everyone around him to chuckle.

"One carrot and one pit, the richest man's family doesn't have any money left." Andy also said with a smile on his face.

"Hahaha..."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became more cheerful. Aoguan Haibin asked with a smile: "You said before that your battery technology has made new breakthroughs?"

"Yes, scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, backed by Tesla's investment, have developed a new battery material processing technology that can be used to create smaller rechargeable batteries, and their charge and discharge speeds are expected to be shortened to minutes or even Seconds, not hours.

The technology has the potential to dramatically reduce charging times for cell phones and laptops, and could also be used to create electric cars with better acceleration. "

Andy introduced with a smug and proud tone that technology is the primary productive force. As long as Tesla's electric vehicle technology maintains the world's leading position, Andy is not worried about Tesla's collapse at all.

"The technological progress of this new battery is revolutionary for the industry!" The new energy minister at the side is naturally very aware of the importance of this new technology, and he is not stingy with his praise and recognition.

Hearing the Minister of Energy's approval, Ao Guanhai also nodded with a smile, stretched out his hand and patted Andy on the back, and said with a very close relationship between the two: "Andy, let us see your new car, the outside world, for You are always paying attention to your modelS plan."

"Hehe, no problem, Mr. President please, Minister please—" With a bright smile on his face, Andy stretched out his hand to signal the invitation, and then walked together to Tesla's vehicle testing site.

If the beginning of 2008 was a year of life and death for Tesla, then 2009 was a year of constant miracles. After being officially taken over by Andy Smith, who was overwhelmed by fighting power, the entire Tesla has undergone earth-shaking changes. The biggest change is Get by without tightening your belt.

In 2008, according to the requirements of the big boss Andy Smith, the fast-start model S plan went smoothly, and the design, testing and prototype manufacturing were successfully completed in early February 2009. For a young car whose first product is not yet fully mature As far as the company is concerned, it has to be said that the creativity and execution of the team are amazing.

Standing outside the car, Andy looked at the President Ao Guanhai who was sitting in the model S test car with a smile on his face, and listened carefully to the introduction of the chief engineer of model S R\u0026D. Looking at the streamlined appearance of the model S prototype car, he felt very proud , Andy wants Tesla to be far ahead of competitors in the same industry in terms of product design, technology accumulation and business model construction. Only in this way can it survive better and grow stronger.

"It's great, I think this is the most beautiful, most advanced and cheap electric car in the world!" Ao Guanhai, who had learned more about the model S electric car, got out of the car and praised without hesitation.

"Don't look at it, all countries are full of confidence and vows to reduce carbon emissions, but it is not easy to achieve. In the future, electric vehicles will definitely be valued and promoted by more and more governments."

Hearing what Ao Guanhai said as the president, everyone present nodded in agreement.

"Andy, let's talk..."

"It's my honor, Mr. President, please—"

Hearing the conversation between the two, the others stopped knowingly. Ao Guanhai took off his suit, put one hand in his trouser pocket, and put the other hand on his shoulder, smiling and Andy in the Tesla park. While walking and chatting, Secret Service agents and Andy's bodyguards scattered around, keeping them in a protective circle at all times.

"Andy, I have to say, is amazing, but that's to be expected. You guys are in the most difficult and expensive place to innovate in the automotive industry, through world-class teams, ideal leaders and The good Silicon Valley entrepreneurial environment is very lucky to survive and grow stronger. At the same time, the technological progress brought about is revolutionary to the industry. As an American, I have the highest respect for Tesla.”

"Thank you!" Andy thanked Aoguanhai with a very calm smile, and walked with him in the park, "For innovation, I have always told them that you need to be naive, because if you are too mature, You know what you're up against and hold back, they're a really good bunch of guys doing a great job."

"Hehe, it's more than good. By the way, Andy, I heard that Tesla intends to acquire the New United Automobile Manufacturing Company to increase production capacity? How's the progress?" Ao Guanhai's eyes flashed a gleam, smiling, seemingly concerned asked.

Andy knew that the rouge was coming, and if he wanted to get another loan from Aoguanhai, then this "bait" that had been thrown out a long time ago was an important part of it.

The New United Automobile Manufacturing Company is facing bankruptcy, and the bankruptcy of such a factory will cause 5,000 people to lose their jobs. At the same time, they Tesla is worrying about not having a complete car production line to mass-produce its own electric cars.

In this way, Andy sent people to negotiate with the new United Automobile Manufacturing Company, and at the same time released rumors that he wanted to acquire the latter, in order to show his favor to the Aoguanhai government, saying that he could solve more employment problems. It can attract the attention of the White House, and Tesla can get support again.

It has to be said that the strategy has worked.

"Yes, we do have the idea of ​​acquiring the other party, just to make up for our own production capacity problems. However, the key is the price. In fact, the doubts from the outside world are correct. The green energy industry is indeed a money-burning industry. It’s really expensive, especially the issue of mass production. Mr. President, don’t look at the results of the research and development of the model S model, but I don’t know when it will be mass-produced, because I really can’t afford that much money. , especially, we also have a super charging station project, hey, now when I think about this, I get a headache..."

Andy began to cry poorly shamelessly, this is how the world is, children who can cry have NAI to drink, not to mention Ao Guanhai is also calculated by himself, if you don't cry at this time, when will you cry poor.

"Hehe, well, Andy, tell me, how much do you want?" Ao Guanhai naturally knew what Andy meant, but, for him who is now under the sound of many criticisms and doubts, he urgently needs a There is nothing more suitable than solving the unemployment problem of 5,000 people.

"500 million..." Andy smiled and stretched out his palms, and gestured in front of Ao Guanhai: "Give us an interest-free loan of another 500 million dollars, and we can not only acquire the United Automobile Manufacturing Company, but also officially To start mass production of model S, 5,000 carmakers are definitely not enough, and we will need a large number of skilled workers."

"Yes." Ao Guanhai agreed without hesitation, but looked at Andy with a slightly serious face and said: "However, Andy, you also know that the reform ability of the new government has been questioned. Policies have been accused of going backwards, I hope to support you and become a bright spot, and I also hope to start with energy reform to boost the economy."

"Of course, I will never let my friends down! Without Mr. President's support, we would not be able to complete the acquisition of the joint company, let alone the mass production of new models. In that case, we can only watch the joint company go bankrupt. The workers are unemployed, and new jobs cannot be created..." Andy smiled, and told the promise that Ao Guanhai wanted to hear with great interest.