Rebirth 99 to become a car giant

In China, the term retreat is also commonly used in martial arts novels, describing martial arts masters who close their doors and practice quietly in order to improve their martial arts realm.

Throughout the first half of 2003, Cao Yang was basically in a closed state.

Most of his trajectory is inside the industrial park.

Of course, at this special time, running around will also be considered disgusting, so I can simply retreat.

With Nanshan's turnover last year, Cao Yang wanted to "research and develop" some new technologies, so naturally there was no pressure at all.

As long as he doesn't engage in things like chips and lithography machines that consume huge amounts of points, his inventory points are completely sufficient.

In this way, the most direct manifestation is the rapid increase in the number of patents.

In 2003 alone, Nanshan applied for 239 patents.

This number is absolutely exaggerated.

At this time, Nanshan Technology Co., Ltd. has entered a period of rapid growth in patent applications, and the number of patent applications continues to increase.

"Mr. Cao, all parts of the 1.5T engine have already issued formal mold opening instructions."

"According to this rhythm, an engine that can be mass-produced can be assembled in August, and then enter large-scale mass production at the end of the year."

As the director of the mold center, He Qingquan, as long as the relevant parts of the 1.5T engine are made in Nanshan, all of them are made by the mold center.

So he is naturally also a member of the 1.5 engine research and development project team.

"The layout of the engine production line has also been finalized. Now the outsourced processing equipment has been ordered, and the infrastructure at the factory has been completed, and we will wait for the equipment to enter the site one after another."

Luo Hongxing also reported on the preparations of the engine factory.

"According to the prototype data of the current DV development stage, the compression ratio has reached 10.5:1, and the maximum power of the engine has reached 136kw when the speed reaches 6000."

"The maximum torque can also reach 255 Nm. With BYD's F6 model, the comprehensive fuel consumption under WLTC conditions can reach 6.8 L/100km, and the maximum speed can reach 180km/h."

"This performance is basically at the level of a car of the same class. It is the latest Accord 2003 launched by Honda itself. In terms of power, it is not as good as ours."

"BYD is very satisfied with our current parameter level, even exceeding their expectations."

Cheng Tao is an engine expert recruited by Nanshan Aerospace Mitsubishi. He has worked in Dongying Mitsubishi for more than ten years in engine research and development, and then came to Aerospace Mitsubishi as the head of the technology department.

This time, Nanshan paid a lot of money to let him come over to serve as the director of the engine business department.

Although many things about Nanshan's 1.5T turbocharged engine were "proposed" by Cao Yang, and he personally participated in the design, Cheng Tao was responsible for the daily project management and tracking.

"This level of power output will not lag behind in the next ten years."

"In the future, we only need to further improve the fuel-saving effect and the durability of parts, and promote some VA proposals to reduce costs."

"Of course, how to make our engines as durable as the Japanese ones is also the focus of everyone's efforts in the next period of time."

Cao Yang didn't intend to put Nanshan's energy on the engine all the time.

The future is destined to be the era of electric vehicles. Nanshan has developed an engine now, and it will be no problem to use it for 10 years.

Originally, in this era, the engines of most OEMs would take about ten years for a generation of products.

The engine, a product with a history of more than one hundred years, has relatively mature functions in all aspects.

It is more difficult for you to make rapid changes.

In particular, this generation of Nanshan products has been developed based on the 1.5T engine of the later Honda.

It can be said that it is completely sufficient.

Even in the hybrid era, this engine is fine.

"Of course, the development of engines with other displacements based on the 1.5T platform can also be promoted based on the needs of customers."

Cao Yang felt that everyone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately added a request.

It's already June 2003.

Nanshan no longer needs to engage in closed-door R\u0026D work, but this does not mean that R\u0026D work can be stopped.

"Mr. Cao, although our engine has not yet been officially mass-produced, a prototype has already come out."

"I think in addition to contacting BYD, I can also chat with customers such as Changan Automobile, Great Wall Motors, Geely, and Chery."

"In the past few months, it was inconvenient for us to travel, but it should be fine now."

"Otherwise, after the mass production of our engine production line, only BYD F6 is in use, then the capacity utilization rate will be relatively low."

As the head of the sales department, Zeng Tingting naturally wants to develop more customers for the company.

Today's project will be regarded as an important milestone in the engine development work, and she feels that it is time to start shifting the focus of work to the acquisition of external orders.

"I agree with Minister Zeng's opinion. In order to fully consider future needs, our engine production line is designed with an annual output of 300,000 units."

"If three shifts are implemented and some bottleneck equipment is added, the production capacity can even exceed 400,000 units."

"As for BYD's F6, even if the sales situation is relatively satisfactory, I estimate that it will be at the level of 100,000 units a year."

"In this case, it is indeed necessary to consider developing new customers."

"Especially for such an important component as the engine, even if the customer wants to use it, it needs at least half a year of various verifications."

"If we act late, the capacity of the engine factory will always be in a state of surplus."

As the vice president in charge of production, Luo Hongxing is naturally very concerned about capacity utilization.

In the era of industrialized production, if the capacity utilization rate is very low, there is no way to reduce the production cost.

The amortization expenses of various plant equipment, various personnel expenditures, many items are fixed expenses.

That is to say, whether you produce 100,000 engines or 200,000, some costs will not change.

"Actually, I think that with the high performance and reasonable cost of this engine, as long as more customers know that we have developed a qualified engine."

"It is estimated that many customers will take the initiative to contact us, so at this time, can we hold a press conference and make the action bigger?"

"It just so happens that the situation in Yangcheng has not been so good in the past six months. Taking advantage of this opportunity, can it be regarded as a fresh start?"

Pan Jinxing put forward a rather constructive idea.

Your OEM has launched a new model, and there will be various test drives, off-line activities, and launch activities.

Then we have developed a brand new engine in Nanshan, can we also hold a technology exhibition or an off-line ceremony?

Let the domestic OEMs also understand the strength of Nanshan.

Of course, joint ventures such as Yangcheng Honda, Spring City Toyota, Magic City Volkswagen, and Magic City GM are unlikely to use Nanshan's engines, so there is no need to invite them.

But there are domestic self-owned brands, all of which are potential customers of Nanshan.

Up to now, there are few self-owned brands that research and produce all engines by themselves.

Unlike in 2023, most of the engines of independent brands have been internalized.

"Mr. Pan's proposal is good. It just so happens that our brand new 4MT, 6MT and 4AT gearboxes have also successfully rolled off the assembly line."

"At that time, we will organize a powertrain technology exhibition based on the situation of the engine and gearbox. I think all customers will be very interested."

Cao Yang felt the benefits of Pan Jinxing's proposal after thinking about it for a while.

The smell of wine is also afraid of deep alleys.

If an enterprise wants to develop, it naturally needs to be able to publicize.

"At that time, we can ask Autohome to arrange more personnel to come over and make relevant reports."

Zeng Tingting also added a suggestion next to her.

Autohome is now on the right track, and its influence in the auto industry is still relatively large.

In addition to domestic consumers and some people who eat melons, employees of various automobile manufacturers often log in to Autohome to learn about the situation of various models.

"Mr. Cao, or simply call it Nanshan Science and Technology Day. It will become a practice in the future to hold Nanshan Science and Technology Day on a certain day every year."

"At that time, all our company's products will be exhibited, and the influence of this event will be expanded."

"From auto parts to equipment, we promote in all directions."

"Maybe it can play a role in promoting each other, so that each customer can better understand the profound strength of Nanshan."

Pan Jinxing saw that Cao Yang approved his suggestion just now, so he couldn't help but expand the plan again.

These days, it is relatively rare for an enterprise to hold a science and technology day event.

Unlike later generations, any big company has similar activities.

No matter from the perspective of brand building or product promotion, the effect of this is very worth looking forward to.

"Nanshan Science and Technology Day?"

Cao Yang touched it a bit, and felt that it was feasible.

"no problem!"

"The time is set on the last day of June. Let's make the event bigger and invite all customers and potential customers to come and let everyone have a good visit."

"Taking this opportunity, we officially launched the 1.5T turbocharged engine and related powertrain combination."

"And we can discuss with customers the supporting development of other displacement engines."

One advantage of private enterprises is that many decisions can be made immediately as long as the boss makes a decision.

There is no need to report and report.

Soon, Nanshan determined the general arrangement of "Nanshan Science and Technology Day", and then began to prepare the relevant exhibition hall layout and invite customers.

A seemingly ordinary exhibition will soon set off a new discussion in the automotive industry.

Even made a circle.