Great Power Technology

April 26, 9 a.m.

All preparation work has been completed, and the TV station has also posted a live broadcast preview one day ago. The release of silicon-sulfur batteries has entered the final preparation countdown.

Ye Zhou was sitting in the office of the BYD factory in Shenzhen City, his phone constantly updating with the latest news from all aspects. After finally confirming that everything was ready and there was nothing he needed to do, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and put down his phone.

Chen Hao, who was opposite, looked at his expression and said slightly teasingly:

"Qi has never seen you so nervous during a test drive. How can a battery still make you pay so much attention?"

Ye Zhou shook his head and replied:

"There are several reasons. First, the significance of this battery is not much different from Qilian. It can even be said that in some aspects it is more important than Qilian."

"After all, energy is the basis of all industries, and this silicon-sulfur battery is an important milestone in the development of energy technology. It means that new energy storage methods can begin to gradually catch up with fossil energy."

"Isn't this exactly what we are planning?"

After a pause, Ye Zhou continued:

"Second point, the release method you chose this time is really a bit risky. I am still worried about a car that has not been fully tested and has to travel such a long way."

Chen Hao on the opposite side nodded and replied:

"I'm also worried about this, but overall, I believe in you and our engineers - besides, it's not like we don't have a backup plan."

"Okay. But I have a third point."

"you say."

"The third point is that when the release of this battery is combined with the patriotic education program originally planned by the TV station, I am a little worried about the effect of the program."

Hearing Ye Zhou's words, Chen Hao showed a relieved smile on his face.

"Don't worry, we have gone through strict considerations in terms of publicity."

"Actually, we were originally going to make this show, so why not add some new elements?"

"This battery has gone through the efforts and dedication of many people from development to release, and it also represents the beginning of a new era."

"It is a small spark. In the future, this spark will gradually ignite a raging fire. The path it will take is the path we have taken before and will continue to take."

"So, the meaning contained in this battery does not conflict with the meaning of this event."

"In addition, and more importantly, we also want to present a sense of difference in this show."

“The roads we once walked wearing straw sandals and pushing tricycles can now be walked in the most advanced and comfortable way, and this way is affordable to everyone in this country.”

"That makes sense, doesn't it?"

"After so many hardships, we have reached today's result. I think this collision between the present and history, technology and spirit is good."

"Even if it will arouse opposition from some people, at least in a big way, it can get something back for us."

Ye Zhou nodded slightly and was silent for a few seconds before finally speaking:

"Then let's wait and see. No matter what, after this program is finished, I think most people across the country will remember this battery."

"As long as they can remember that we have this thing, then there will be much less resistance to promoting it later."

…

10 a.m., Shenzhen.

An electric SUV with a temporary license plate and no brand logo slowly drove out of the BYD factory.

There were four people sitting in this car, including two engineers who were part-time drivers, a photographer, and a host.

They all looked a little nervous, because what they were about to do was probably the most important live broadcast of the TV station in the past two years.

This live broadcast is not just a test of a new battery, not just a patriotic education, or even just a declaration of war in the field of science and technology, but a combination of these three activities with a more complex purpose.

The significance of doing this event well is not only the ratings of the program, but more importantly, they must plant a seed in the hearts of the audience.

The car drove slowly along the road, and many passers-by cast curious glances at them.

The host took a deep breath, confirmed with the photographer that the equipment was normal, and nodded slightly.

…

At the same time, in the live broadcast room of the TV station news channel, the live broadcast that had been preheated for a long time officially started.

"Hello dear viewers, my current location is the BYD factory in Shencheng."

"As you can see, the new energy vehicle behind me is equipped with a new type of battery that has attracted widespread attention some time ago - a high-energy-density silicon-sulfur battery."

"The research and development of this battery was led by the overall technology planning office, and many domestic manufacturers cooperated sincerely, and finally achieved satisfactory results in theoretical tests."

"Today, we are fortunate to have the engineer in charge of the battery project, and now it is up to him to introduce us to the basic situation of this battery."

With that said, the live broadcast camera switched to the engineer. The latter straightened his expression, cleared his throat, and then said:

"This battery uses the latest silicon-sulfur battery technology, with an energy density of 1,000WH/KG and a discharge efficiency area width of nearly 60%. After being equipped with a magazine battery pack system, the safety has been greatly improved."

"Perhaps the performance parameters I mentioned above are not familiar to you, so we will give a more straightforward parameter."

"The new energy SUV behind me is equipped with our latest silicon-sulfur battery. Its theoretical driving range on a single charge is 2,600 kilometers. Taking into account complex road conditions and different driving habits, we believe that its average driving range can reach About 2,000 kilometers.”

"I believe that everyone in front of the screen may be a little unbelievable about this data, but the test we are about to conduct will completely dispel your doubts."

"Now, please return the camera to our host, and let her introduce the entire process arrangement of our test event."

The camera switched and the host's face reappeared. She smiled and said to the camera:

"The emergence of new technologies is often silent. Maybe a new era has arrived when we don't expect it at all."

"As the saying goes, seeing is worth hearing a hundred times. I have introduced so much to you here, and I think everyone is already getting anxious."

"Then let's make a long story short."

"In this test, we will live broadcast the whole process, on the car behind us, to take everyone to see the great rivers and mountains across the country and the historical and cultural sceneries of different regions!"

"Our live broadcast will not be interrupted for a second, and we will use the most realistic way to show everyone the changes that this new battery has or will bring to all of us."

“This trip we will start from Guangdong Province and pass through Gan Province, Hu Jian, Hunan Province, Gui Province, Gui Province, Dian Province, Sichuan, Qinghai, Henan Province, Hubei Province, Long Province, Qin Province, and finally Our trip ends in Wuqi Town."

"Total total for this trip - twenty-five thousand miles."

What's left is a big chapter and I really can't finish it. Let's do it tomorrow.