Great Country Academician

For Xu Chuan, meeting Musk was a coincidence.

Although they were once rivals in the aerospace field, the two did not have much hatred or disagreement with each other.

This also laid the foundation for the two of them to sit here and talk calmly, and even for possible cooperation in the future.

After chatting for a while, exchanging contact information and agreeing on a time for follow-up communication, Xu Chuan did not stay here too long.

There are many products at the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit. Although most of the products are not very attractive to him, he can still find something interesting even if he chooses only one.

As for whether to cooperate with SpaceX in the future, we will discuss it later.

Some people may think that it is necessary to cooperate with a former defeated general?

But strictly speaking, the failure of the Artemis lunar module had nothing to do with SpaceX.

SpaceX only provided the Falcon Heavy rocket to send the Artemis lunar module and the Orion multi-purpose manned spacecraft to the moon.

As a phased goal, SpaceX has actually accomplished it quite perfectly.

Even though NASA forced the Falcon Heavy to start early and launched its plan to return to the moon before the Xinghai Research Institute, SpaceX still completed its own mission.

In terms of the design, manufacturing and control of heavy-duty launch vehicles, SpaceX does have considerable advantages and leading technology.

This is what Xu Chuan needs, which can improve the design of the second-generation space shuttle to a certain extent. At the same time, cooperation with SpaceX can also accelerate the development of the moon and interstellar space.

In the SpaceX exhibition hall, after seeing off this internationally famous scholar, he glanced at the corner where his back could no longer be seen and fell into thinking.

His views on the famous Professor Xu are actually quite complicated. He probably loves and hates him at the same time, but also has some admiration, right?

What I love is that the artificial SEI film and lithium-sulfur battery developed by the other party, as well as the realization of controllable nuclear fusion technology, have greatly promoted the development of electric energy, indirectly promoted the prosperity of new energy vehicles, and brought him huge benefits. Interests.

Hate it, naturally he has the patent for artificial SEI film and lithium-sulfur battery technology, two technologies that are important to the development of new energy vehicles.

In addition, there are also the space exploration projects that were crushed in the space race, all of which made his senses extremely complex.

As for admiration, it probably comes from his status as a top scholar.

Although the senses are complicated, Musk is naturally willing to cooperate.

Even if he puts aside the lithium-sulfur battery technology that he needs to strive for, there is also Xu Chuan's support in space exploration technology.

For him, among the companies he founded, if he had to choose the one he values ​​the most, it would undoubtedly be SpaceX.

To be precise, what he is interested in is not SpaceX, but his dream of space exploration.

If one were to choose a true ‘space madman’ among many entrepreneurs, he would be worthy of his name.

Including companies such as Tesla, SpaceX, SoloCity, etc., it can be said that almost all of his efforts now are preparing for the dream of exploring space and colonizing Mars in the future.

Even the three failures of Falcon Signal, which almost destroyed his dream and caused him to go bankrupt, did not change his persistence and ideas.

If someone can help SpaceX in the field of space exploration, he may be willing to give up part of Tesla's shares.

The Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit lasted for a week, but before the second day was over, the entire summit was already undercurrent.

The news of Academician Xu Chuan's appearance at the summit immediately spread to all companies and scientific research institutions participating in the summit. On the first day of the exhibition, Academician Xu took a fancy to a company called 'Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd.' News of hydrogen fuel cell projects and willingness to invest are flying all over the sky.

If the first piece of news was just a gimmick, it aroused everyone's curiosity and interest. The second piece of news undoubtedly attracted the attention of many venture capital companies and the business community.

Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., a small company located in a mountain city, had relevant information on the desks of the general managers of major venture capital companies that night.

Looking at the information of this 'small company', almost all venture capital companies are gearing up and trying every possible means to get the other party's contact information.

As we all know, the directions and technologies that Academician Xu is optimistic about are definitely "promising (money) prospects." But for the business and venture capital circles, it is quite difficult to follow him.

Without him, this big man who has already stood at the top of academic circles in China and even the world, even if he has technology in most of the period, the partners he cooperates with are not those that venture capital companies can reach.

Even in the lithium battery industry, which is the deepest industry he has entered, the partners are basically not short of money, let alone selling shares.

But this tomorrow's hydrogen energy company is different. Although it is not a micro-startup, its total assets are only 30 to 50 million. For the venture capital industry, it is completely worth entering.

With Academician Xu as a giant tree on its back, it can be said that this company is destined to grow and even become a giant in the hydrogen energy industry. There is no reason not to make a bet.

The only thing that makes many venture capital companies and capital have some doubts is that the hydrogen fuel cell technology is obviously in opposition to the lithium-sulfur battery developed by Academician Xu, and they are competing for the market.

Many venture capital and capital companies can't figure out why they should invest in hydrogen fuel cells when they already have products like lithium-sulfur batteries that can quickly occupy the battery field.

Of course, not understanding this matter does not affect venture capital and capital’s pursuit of tomorrow’s hydrogen energy companies.

As long as Academician Xu maintains attention and investment in this matter, then this company can be said to be destined to be promoted into a giant in the field of hydrogen energy.

Even in the field of hydrogen energy, Sakura Country occupies more than 80% of the patents, which does not affect everyone's optimism about tomorrow's hydrogen energy.

It can be said that if this company is willing to go public in the future, countless capital will flock in to help promote this matter.

Academician Xu Chuan's investment in Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd. is not only concerned about domestic capital and venture capital. Many international capitals also quickly noticed this rumor.

On the other side, Sakura Country.

Relevant news was quickly passed back to their hometowns through the companies participating in the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit, attracting the attention of many Sakura companies that are deploying in the field of hydrogen fuel cells.

On the basis of energy development, each country has its own different choices.

For example, China was already developing lithium batteries and electric vehicles before the realization of controllable nuclear fusion technology.

The Sakura Country, across the sea, chose a different path.

That's a hydrogen fuel cell.

In 2023, data released by Sakura Country's own analysis agency showed that Sakura Country has an absolute advantage in hydrogen fuel cell technology, with 34,600 hydrogen fuel cell patents worldwide, ranking first in the world.

Toyota alone has more than 6,000 hydrogen fuel cell patents, accounting for more than one-third of the world's hydrogen fuel cell-related patents.

By possessing such a large number of patents, Sakura Country's car companies have a greater advantage in the development of hydrogen fuel cell technology, providing a solid foundation for overtaking in corners. This data undoubtedly demonstrates Sakura Country’s long-term technology accumulation and R\u0026D strength in the field of hydrogen fuel cells, and also demonstrates their ambition in the field of hydrogen fuel cells.

As a rebel and a country trying to realize a "hydrogen society", Sakura Country attaches great importance to the development of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells around the world.

Not only its own research and development, but also the purchase of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel technology patents from other countries, and even 'plundering' other countries' technologies through various methods such as theft, suppression, and ultimatums.

Trying to monopolize and promote hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells around the world.

However, although they have numerous patents on hydrogen energy vehicle technology, other countries do not seem to be interested in it.

Not only because other countries have their own R\u0026D plans, but also because they are cautious about the commercial prospects of hydrogen energy.

After all, hydrogen energy is expensive and difficult to prepare, transport, use, and even build hydrogen fuel infrastructure.

Therefore, due to insufficient market demand, it is difficult to transform these patented technologies of Sakura Country into actual commercial products.

But now, Professor Xu, who is far away in China, seems to have helped them tear a hole in the solid barrier of hydrogen fuel cells.

In Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, at the headquarters building of Toyota Joint Fuel Cell System R\u0026D Company.

A handsome middle-aged man was carefully flipping through the report documents in his hand.

The paper document records in detail the information delivered by Toyota, which participated in the Asia-Pacific Science and Technology Innovation Investment Summit, including the news that Academician Xu Chuan invested in Tomorrow Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd., as well as the detailed information of Tomorrow Hydrogen Technology Co., Ltd.

"Akita-kun, is the source of this information authentic?"

After quickly flipping through the information in his hand, Yuta Takako, the president of Toyota Joint Fuel Cell System R\u0026D Company, had a sharp look in his eyes and looked at his subordinate standing in front of the desk and asked seriously.

"It was passed back by Toyota headquarters and JAIC Asia Investment Co., Ltd. and other companies participating in the Asia-Pacific Summit. The news can ensure that there will be no problems to a certain extent." A subordinate named Akita-kun reported quickly.

"Yo Xi, that Professor Xu did us a big favor this time!"

Hearing that the news was accurate, a bright smile suddenly appeared on Takako Yuta's face.

You must know that after the lithium dendrite problem was solved, the rapid development of lithium battery new energy vehicles has seriously affected the development of hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

Toyota or Sakura Country have always been worried about how to open up the field of hydrogen that has been laid out for more than ten years. Unexpectedly, Professor Xu personally presented this opportunity to them.

After thinking for a moment, Gaoke Yutai quickly said with a smile on his face: "Continue to collect information about this company called Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Technology Co., Ltd., especially its technology and patents on diaphragm liquid hydrogen storage fuel cells."

"Also, ask Driver Matsuguchi to pick me up now and take me to the Tokyo headquarters. I will go to the headquarters in person to report and handle this matter!"

"Okay, President." Akita-kun responded quickly, and then glanced at Takako Yuta with some hesitation.

"Do you still have any questions?"

"President, given China's attitude towards us, it would be very difficult for us to acquire this company or invest in them."

Akita Keisuke hesitated for a moment, and then reminded: "And I think this time the matter may not be that simple. The person who participated in the investment in Tomorrow Hydrogen Energy Company was Professor Xu Chuan, and his views on us have always been unfair. If we participate in the investment, he may withdraw from the investment in Tomorrow’s Hydrogen Energy Company, or block our acquisition and investment.”

Gaoke Yutai smiled and said: "Don't worry, the hustle and bustle is not beneficial. As long as we give enough, there is nothing we can't do."

After a slight pause, he said confidently: "And even if he withdraws or blocks it, it doesn't matter to us."

"You must know that more than 80% of the world's hydrogen fuel cell patents are in the hands of our Ohura Empire."

"It would be better if we could cooperate and use Professor Xu's reputation to open up the market for hydrogen fuel vehicles and hydrogen energy."

"If not, it will be enough for us to use this opportunity to fully promote hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen energy and obtain the technology and patents for diaphragm liquid hydrogen storage fuel cells."

"What we want is not his investment, but using his reputation to help us open a gap in the hydrogen energy market!"

"And now, he has set his sights on this market. As long as we seize the opportunity, it will be enough!"

Gaoke Yutai's face was very confident. For hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells, through decades of hard work, Sakura Country has long established a thick patent barrier.

But unfortunately, the market for hydrogen energy and hydrogen fuel cells has not been opened.

They never got this opportunity.

Countries may still maintain a tacit attitude towards hydrogen energy and allow them to enter, but when it comes to hydrogen fuel cells, they have always been based on the rhythm of suppression.

That is to say, it maintains its own hydrogen fuel cell research and development, but refuses the entry of hydrogen fuel cells from Sakura Country. This is almost the status quo.

And now, the opportunity is right in front of them!

If we can take advantage of this opportunity to open up the hydrogen fuel cell market, it will be a huge billion-level new field that is not weaker than the lithium-sulfur battery market!

As Sakura Country, which holds more than 80% of the world's hydrogen fuel cell patents, will reap the greatest benefits in this new market.

Thanks to Professor Xu, perhaps even he himself did not expect that one investment would bring such a huge change to the entire world, and would also bring a 'strong' competitor to his own lithium-sulfur battery!