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"Lao Peng, what do you think of electric cars?"

Peng Shengyu was stunned for a moment.

“What do you think about the future of electric vehicles?”

Xu Liang nodded.

“Western developed countries have been on the track for diesel locomotives for too long, and have accumulated too much technology and experience, making it difficult for us to catch up.

If you want to become the world's top auto parts manufacturer, the best way is to overtake in corners. "

"Mr. Xu, electric vehicles have appeared in the West for more than a century, and they also have a deep technological accumulation." Peng Shengyu said.

Although electric vehicles only really developed in the 21st century, they had already appeared in the 1920s and 1930s.

The world's first recorded electric car was completed in 1832 by British inventor Robert Anderson.

Although it is just a toy in the laboratory, it has completed its transformation from 0 to 1.

It was not until 1884 that British inventor Thomas Parker built the first mass-produced electric car in Wolverhampton.

Later, German engineer Andreas Flocken built the first true electric car in 1888.

It can be said that internal combustion engine cars and electric cars appeared almost at the same time.

In the 20th century, after internal combustion engine vehicles began to mature and become popular, electric vehicles truly entered the market.

In 1897, Walter Boesé designed and introduced a fleet of battery-operated taxis that operated on the streets of London, while New York City has about 60 electric taxis.

By 1900, electric vehicles accounted for one-third of all vehicles on U.S. roads.

During this period, electric vehicles are in full bloom and have a bright future.

Big names like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison are constantly exploring new electric vehicles.

But the situation changed after 1920.

As gasoline became cheaper and cheaper, road mileage continued to increase, and the shortcomings of electric bicycles became more and more obvious, and they gradually disappeared after 1935.

It was not until the 1960s and 1970s that soaring gas prices in the United States triggered a new wave of interest in electric vehicles.

The electric lunar rover brought to the moon by the United States has further fueled the interest of major institutions in electric vehicles.

But interest is interest, and the auto giants still understand that electric vehicles are too immature.

Especially the battery.

It simply cannot support a trip of more than 200 kilometers.

Even though Sony commercialized lithium-ion batteries in 1991, it failed to change this situation.

As for Tesla, it was not until 2008 that the range of its electric vehicles was increased to 200 miles, which is a little more than 300 kilometers.

"The accumulation of electric vehicles by Western automobile giants is just some laboratory toys, not mature technology at all. It is completely different from their accumulation of internal combustion engines.

This is our opportunity.

Lao Peng will never become a real industry giant if he just follows others. Only by finding a new way can he have a chance to catch up.

In the automotive field, electric power is our only opportunity. "

With that said, Xu Liang took a piece of information and handed it over.

"Let's see."

"Nanfu battery?" Peng Zhiyu said in surprise.

Xu Liang nodded and said: "I have purchased Nanfu Battery for more than three years.

In the past three years or so, in addition to consolidating its dominance in alkaline batteries, it has been conducting research and development of lithium batteries. It has now accumulated a deep foundation in the fields of nickel-chromium, nickel-metal hydride, lithium iron phosphate and other batteries.

In terms of cylindrical batteries, Nanfu has achieved a capacity of 1600AH.

In terms of polymer batteries, 400WH/L capacity has been achieved.

In terms of notebook batteries, it has achieved a capacity of 2000AH.

It is the second echelon in the global lithium battery field.

However, there is still a certain gap with leading companies such as Samsung SDI, Sony, and Sanyo Electromechanical.

Fortunately, in terms of lithium battery research, everyone is not far behind. Even major manufacturers such as Samsung, Sony, Sanyo, and LG have not widened the generation gap with us.

As long as we hold on tight, our chances of catching up to or even surpassing them are very good.

But batteries alone are not enough. We all have to deal with the three major components of electric vehicles: batteries, electronic controls and motors.

It can be said with certainty that these three major items will be the strategic core of Torch Group’s auto parts business in the next thirty or even forty years, and half of Torch Group’s R\u0026D resources will be devoted to them. "

Feeling the big boss's attention, Peng Zhiyu couldn't help but feel his heart sink.

A pressure spread in my heart.

The more serious the big boss takes it, the tighter he will keep a close eye on it. If he doesn't do well, he will be the loser.

"What, no confidence?"

Peng Shengyu didn't hide anything and nodded.

"Mr. Xu, to tell you the truth, I really don't know much about lithium batteries, and I'm afraid I will betray your trust."

"Haha, don't worry. I will find an industry leader for you soon. He will serve as the senior vice president of Torch Group and will be fully responsible for the auto parts sector and the research and development of the battery business."

"who?"

“Let’s put it off first, after all, I haven’t agreed yet.

If I refuse, I will lose face. "

"I don't think there are many people in this world who can refuse your solicitation."

Xu Liang smiled and waved his hand, "Don't praise me anymore. Besides, I'm not a Huaxia currency, so it's impossible for everyone to like me.

By the way, has the new logo of Torch Group come to an end? "

"The design has been completed."

Peng Shengyu took out an A4 paper from his bag and handed it to him.

Xu Liang took it and looked at it.

The whole thing looks like a torch made of four sickles after a certain deformation, simple and vivid.

"Not bad, is the design very good? How much did it cost?"

"65,000 yuan."

"So cheap?" Xu Liang was surprised.

Any well-known design agency will charge no less than 500,000 yuan for logo design, and this is the price in China. It will be more expensive abroad.

"I thought that Hongyan had just taken over Torch Group, and the employees must be uneasy, so I wanted to divert their attention from the company's turmoil.

It just so happened that we were designing a new logo.

So I thought about pooling our wisdom and getting all the employees of Torch Group to participate.

Have a 'factory logo' competition.

Anyone who can design a factory logo that can enter the top 100 will be rewarded with 200 yuan each.

The top 50 will be rewarded with 500 yuan.

The top 10 will be rewarded with 2,000 yuan.

The factory logo that is finally used by the group will be directly rewarded with 20,000 yuan.

After the competition started, everyone was not very active at first, but a few good designs were directly given a place in the finals. After 200 yuan was given, everyone's enthusiasm rose immediately.

Now, the bonuses for the top 100, top 50 and top 10 have all been paid.

Only the first place has not been paid.

If you think this logo is good and decide to use it, then I will go back and hold a commendation meeting to officially distribute the 20,000 yuan."

Xu Liang nodded.

"Do you think this logo is good?"

"Through the management's vote, everyone has the highest recognition for this logo."

"Do you have the information of this author?"

"Yes."

Peng Shengyu handed over the information he had prepared in advance.

"The person who designed this logo is Liu Jianli, who joined the factory in March last year. He is a high school student who studied fine arts before. In 2004, he received an admission letter from the China Academy of Fine Arts.

However, his family is relatively poor. His mother passed away early. His father broke his leg on the construction site and could not do heavy work. He also has two younger brothers who go to school.

So he joined the factory directly after graduating from high school.

Currently, he is doing quality inspection in the third workshop of the spark plug factory. He has won the excellent employee award three times. After this commendation is over, we will promote him to a higher level."

Xu Liang looked at the headshot on the information.

The short crew cut is very simple;

The slightly dark complexion and bright smile reveal the honesty of a farm boy.

"He has a high talent for design."

Xu Liang said.

He runs an art training class and knows very well what kind of talent is needed to be admitted to the top 3 art academy in China, the China Academy of Fine Arts.

Even in the New Dream Art Academy Class, no more than 20 students can get the admission notice of the China Academy of Fine Arts throughout the year.

But Liu Jianli certainly can't go to the art training class with high tuition fees, which means that his art foundation was all laid in junior high school and high school.

But the level of ordinary junior high school and high school art teachers may be good in big cities, but it is hard to say in ordinary county high schools.

Under such conditions, he can still become a talent, and his talent is beyond doubt.

"It's a waste to let him stay in the workshop.

You can help him continue to study in the name of the company, and I will let New Dream give him a free place."

"Mr. Xu, I thank you on his behalf." Peng Shengyu said sincerely.

He himself came from the mountainous area, so he can empathize with this poor but talented farm boy.

Even if Xu Liang doesn't say it, he will help him in the name of the company.

As the CEO of Torch Group, investments and mergers below 10 million do not require collective voting by the management committee.

Xu Liang waved his hand, "You're welcome. I also came from the countryside, and I've never been stingy with my support for talented and hardworking poor children.

But I'm even happier that I didn't make a mistake.

This 'factory logo competition' doesn't cost much, but it has the effect of 'standing a tree at the south gate', deepening the cohesion within the group, which is very good."

"You're flattering me.

This is what I should do."

"Should be done and done well are two different things.

Some people do well but don't get promoted, while others are just sitting there doing nothing but eating their fill.

The personnel adjustment has completed the grassroots and cured the superficial lesions, but the internal causes are not completely clear.

It's time to enter the deep waters next."

Peng Zhiyu nodded slightly.

After Torch Group was acquired, Hongyan immediately replaced all financial directors and security supervisors.

The investigation lasted for more than three months without making any noise.

I think enough evidence has been collected now.

"When you go back, gather all the senior executives above H8 in the group to the Magic City in the name of the 'factory logo competition'."

"Okay."

After the two chatted for a while, Peng Shengyu said goodbye and left.

After personally seeing him out.

Xu Liang pondered for a moment.

"Lv Hui, please help me make an appointment with Director Sun of the Magic City Police Department tomorrow."

Lv Hui nodded quickly.

After being postponed for nearly four months, this bloody storm that had been planned for a long time is finally coming.