Warship of Great Power

Chapter 1219 Smart City

After coming to this world, Qin Tao not only promoted the progress of shipbuilding technology, but also promoted the development of many projects, such as nuclear fusion, aerospace, and ground-effect vehicles. These things have led the technological progress of the entire world.

When a person has money, he must promote the progress of human technology. Otherwise, what is the money for? Is it to stare at people's food baskets?

Qin Tao felt very satisfied.

"Mr. Qin, the Golden Sun Company is in front." After leaving the Fourth Design Office, Qin Tao was thinking about something in the car, and Xu Zhengyang, who was driving in front, said.

Golden Sun Company? Qin Tao thought of something: "Their company is studying wireless power transmission technology. Let's go in and take a look."

This was still at the launch ceremony of the nuclear fusion reactor. Qin Tao heard Max's introduction. Now that he happened to be near the Golden Sun Company, of course he had to go in and take a look.

"Okay."

A large number of high-tech companies have emerged in the East, and the Golden Sun Company is a typical representative of them. This company started from manufacturing electric motors and has now developed into a strong player in the field of electric technology.

Electromagnetic catapults, electromagnetic arresting cables and other high-end technologies are all made by Golden Sun Company, which is the world's first in technology. The integrated power system of warships and all-electric propulsion are also made by them. There has never been any technical defects. Even 100,000-ton aircraft carriers are now using this technology.

In the civilian field, they were also the first to develop electric vehicles, and have been the leader in this field since then. As early as several years ago, the self-driving Golden Sun electric vehicle has begun testing, and now it is even researching wireless charging electric vehicles!

Car-making companies occupy a large area and need to have various production workshops. When they learned that Qin Tao was coming to visit, the person in charge Zhao Peng immediately came to greet him.

"Mr. Qin, welcome, welcome, do you want to go to the production line to take a look?"

Qin Tao nodded: "Okay, then let's go to the production line to take a look."

Qin Tao is very familiar with the shipbuilding process, but not so familiar with car manufacturing. Since he is here this time, it's just right to broaden his horizons.

"The production of cars starts with the manufacture of car bodies. Steel plates need to be unrolled, cleaned, cut, stamped, and then welded into car bodies."

"In the production of car bodies, do we use a large proportion of aluminum alloys?" Qin Tao said.

"No, we still mainly use steel car bodies." Zhao Peng introduced: "Although aluminum alloys can reduce the weight of the car, they will greatly increase the cost of using the vehicle, especially after the repair after damage. Many repair shops are not able to repair aluminum alloy parts. We only use aluminum alloys on some of the detachable parts, such as suspension swing arms, etc."

"Then how do we reduce the weight of our cars?"

"Of course, we use high-strength steel. Our Mingzhou Group has advanced high-strength steel. The high-strength steel used in important parts of the car can even exceed two gigapascals." Zhao Peng said: "With higher strength, less steel will be used, which will naturally reduce the weight."

Other car manufacturers do not have steel mills, so they cannot choose the steel they need at will. The steel mills under the Mingzhou Group have advanced technology and the steel smelted is very strong, which can also effectively reduce the cost of vehicle manufacturing.

"In addition to the body, there is also the chassis. The battery of an electric car is best placed on the chassis. This is also the optimal solution after comparing various solutions, but there are still hidden dangers. If the chassis is bumped, it is easy to damage the battery, so we also use high-strength steel plates under the chassis to protect it." Zhao Peng continued: "Of course, this is only a transitional solution. When wireless charging technology develops, our electric vehicles can reduce the battery capacity."

When many car companies first built electric cars, they still used the chassis of fuel vehicles. The installation position of the power battery could only be inserted into the gaps and selectively placed in the front or trunk. In fact, both solutions are not suitable, which will cause the front or rear axle to be overloaded, especially in the event of a car accident.

The newly developed platform almost always places the battery on the chassis, so that it is spread out flat, the load is balanced, and the center of gravity is lowered, which is convenient for control. Generally, there is no problem driving on the road, but if the chassis is bumped, there may be big problems.

Therefore, this is also the optimal solution after considering all aspects. In fact, the best is not to use batteries.

Without batteries, it must be an electric car, that is, wireless charging.

"Yes, that's right." Qin Tao nodded: "These are just transitions. Hey, there seem to be very few workers in our factory?"

On the production line, mechanical arms are moving back and forth, doing various jobs, from unrolling steel coils to turning them into various stamping parts and welding them into car bodies, almost all of which are fully automatic.

"Yes, we are the most advanced automated production plant in the world. Except for a few technicians to maintain and service the equipment, most of the processes are automatic, which helps to improve product quality and reduce production costs." Zhao Peng introduced: "Of course, some people also criticized us, saying that our production line does not provide enough jobs."

Car manufacturing was originally a labor-intensive enterprise, but it has become a high-tech enterprise in Jin Taiyang Automobile. This modern production line is clean and tidy, and the product quality will not be damaged due to personal reasons, but at the same time, it also means that there are not enough jobs available.

"Yes, this problem does exist, but it is also inevitable with the development of the times." Qin Tao said: "Just like the British Industrial Revolution, when craftsmen entered factories and smashed machines, it is useless no matter how hard we stop it, we We must always remember that if we fall behind, we will be beaten.”

Extensive use of robotic arms and automated production are inevitable in historical development. Mingzhou Group is already at the forefront of the world, even the most advanced.

In shipbuilding, there are many orders. If all workers were relied on, they would be overwhelmed. It is precisely because of a large number of advanced machines that ships can be delivered quickly and well, reducing costs and increasing profits.

The same is naturally true when it comes to building cars.

"At present, our Golden Sun electric vehicles have achieved the same production cost as fuel vehicles. Even without national policy subsidies, they are still very competitive in the market. Of course, according to your arrangement, our current sales The price remains high, which also allows our company to obtain a large amount of funds. Almost all of the various technologies developed for the military are derived from the profits of electric vehicles.”

The cost has become the same as that of fuel vehicles, and they can compete with fuel vehicles at any time. However, electric vehicles are still high-end products, so the prices are not low and the profits are huge. These profits can be used to invest in the research and development of military products, otherwise they will always be from They are embarrassed when the group takes money.

"The wireless charging technology currently being researched also requires a large amount of investment." Zhao Peng continued: "After it is successfully developed in the laboratory, we still need to rebuild a section of road..."

At this time, Qin Tao had already seen the car shell being welded by the hands of the robotic arm. The appearance looked very beautiful. When Zhao Peng talked about this, he suddenly became interested: "It would be too childish to only renovate roads. Well, if we want to do it, we’ll do it big.”

"What's big?" Zhao Peng also felt his breathing quicken.

“Do you know about smart cities?”

Zhao Peng shook his head: "Literally speaking, the city has a brain and is more intelligent?"

"Yes, that's what it means." Qin Tao nodded: "A city has a brain, and this brain is a supercomputer. In other words, there is no supercomputer, but a group of computers are connected through the network."

Many people may not understand what big data and the Internet of Things are talking about now, but now is the time to make these preparations.

The Internet was invented by the Americans, so they have always had an absolute advantage. Fortunately, computer technology is developing rapidly, and the Mingzhou Group is the latecomer. However, on the Internet, it is still weaker than the West. For example, in terms of IP addresses, the United States has The number of IP addresses in the university is greater than the entire number of Dongfang.

Fortunately, Dongfang has a root server, and with the advent of the IPV6 era, Dongfang is a latecomer in this regard, and will then lead the entire era.

How to lead? Of course it relies on advanced technology!

What is more advanced than the Internet is the Internet of Things. All objects can be connected to the Internet in various ways to exchange various data and achieve intelligence.

Big data is something that many people can understand. If you are familiar with it, it analyzes your habits. If you use it often, the price will be high. If you use it for the first time, the price will be low. The low price will attract you, and then you will develop usage habits, and then you will be able to use it. You can kill them when they are ripe.

"what is the benefit?"

"For example, if a thief steals something, he will be located immediately, and then nearby cameras along the road can be mobilized to monitor. Even when the thief escapes, the traffic lights can change in time to intercept the thief on the spot."

"Thief?"

"Okay, let's change it to another one. For example, if someone faints on the street and is detected by the health monitoring device worn on his body, then he will dial 120 directly. 120 will receive all the information at the scene, and can even pass the device worn by the person. Make medical plans in advance and keep the traffic lights green along the way to meet the need for ambulances to arrive in time..."

Zhao Peng opened his eyes wide: "Can it still be like this? Doesn't this all require human control?"

"Yes, since it is a smart city, of course it is not controlled by people. People only need to input instructions."

"That is really a future that people can look forward to!" Zhao Peng sighed.

"Yes, we may be able to see such a future."

At this time, Qin Tao continued to move forward with the production line and saw the final assembly line of the car body. Various robots were busy assembling various components to the car body in an orderly manner. There were also some workers monitoring the operation of the robots.

"Just like 20 years ago, could we have imagined that so many jobs would be replaced by robotic arms?"

Even spraying anti-rust coating on the chassis is done by robots. This kind of work is not only tiring, but also harmful to the health of workers. After all, smelling paint all day long is definitely not good.

But now, these positions can all be operated by tireless robots!

"Mr. Qin, when did you come? Why didn't you notify me in advance?" At this moment, several people hurried over, led by Ma Gong.

"I was passing by and came in to take a look."

"Well, Mr. Qin, I'll accompany you."

Zhao Peng is responsible for the production of electric vehicles here, but he is not the top leader of Golden Sun Company. The person in charge here is Ma Gong. However, Ma Gong is mainly engaged in research and development and rarely works on the production line. Today I heard that Mr. Qin is here. Then he came over in a hurry.

Qin Tao nodded: "I've been watching the production line, but I can't see the whole thing. Let's go to your laboratory to see your electric vehicle wireless charging technology and discuss the future."

"Okay."

Zhao Peng was a little speechless there. Mr. Qin, if you can't understand these, you can't understand Ma Gong's technology.

"When Maxwell was studying the electromagnetic induction phenomenon, he used two coils. When one coil was connected to the power supply, sparks would be generated at the end of the other coil. This is actually a wireless charging technology." When going to the laboratory, Ma Gong introduced: "This electromagnetic induction wireless charging method has a simple principle and is easy to make, but the charging power of this charging method is small and the transmission distance is short."

"In addition to this method, there is..." When Ma Gong said this, he suddenly thought of something: "Mr. Qin, can you choose a suitable technical route for us?"

"How do I understand?"

"Mr. Qin, you pointed out the medium-voltage DC integrated power technology to us at the beginning. Facts have proved that this route is completely correct. The technical routes you pointed out to us, such as electromagnetic catapults and electromagnetic guns, are all correct. In the field of electric vehicles, we also want you to point out a qualified technical route."

Qin Tao was a little helpless. I can point out those that are correct because I already know, because I am a reborn person, and now, you want me to point out a clear way, but I don’t know it myself!

"Mr. Qin, Mr. Qin?"

"Which route do you think is the most suitable at present?"

"We are currently studying magnetic resonance technology, which can also be called resonant induction or resonant coupling technology. The two coils of the transmitting and receiving devices are used as resonators to transmit energy through the resonance effect. Compared with the former, the transmission distance is long, the power supply efficiency is high, and it also supports one-to-many power supply methods."

"Well, is there any technical difficulty in this method?" Qin Tao nodded.

"Yes, for example, if you want to transmit energy, the two devices must be adjusted to the same frequency, which is difficult to adjust."

"Can we overcome it?"

"Currently studying it."

"In this case, let's follow this route. I believe that the strength of our scientific researchers will definitely solve these problems." Qin Tao said: "At that time, our electric cars can be charged while driving. By the way, I have an idea for a smart city..."

Qin Tao really doesn't understand these technologies, but since Ma Gong and others are studying this technology, it means that this technology should be the most suitable solution among these technologies.

As for the wrong research? It doesn't matter. We will still be the first in another track. We have rich technical reserves.

At this time, everyone has entered the laboratory. Seeing the busy figures of countless people inside, Qin Tao knew that it was meaningless to continue listening to Ma Gong's explanation of these technologies, and it would make him lose face. He might as well just say what he imagined.

"After we have achieved initial results in the experiment, we need to build a wireless charging road, but only a simple road can't simulate the real situation, so I decided to build a city. The scale does not need to be too large, a town with a population of 100,000 will do. When the entire city is built, we will lay our wireless charging devices."

"Boss Qin, you are really generous." Ma Gong sighed.

In order to support the research and development of electric vehicles, Boss Qin actually wants to build a city!

How much does it cost? Only Mingzhou Group is rich and powerful, so it dares to play like this!

Mingzhou Group's construction company has developed very quickly. It is now the construction company with the best reputation and the greatest influence in China. In particular, the way of buying a house and handing over the key to get the certificate is deeply loved by the people.

This requires a huge amount of capital investment. Without strong financial resources, it is impossible to advance so much money. Other developers are complaining, but there is no way. They can only follow the Mingzhou Group, because if the house is not built, no one will buy it even if it is sold!

Other companies are not so generous, but Mingzhou Group can. As long as they negotiate with a city, they can get land and build a new city directly!

"If you really want to do this, I suggest choosing a city in the north."

"Why?"

"Because our current electric vehicles are not suitable for northern cities. With this new technology, we can better adapt to northern cities!"

The energy of electric vehicles comes from batteries. The battery uses chemical methods to transport charges and form currents. Chemical reactions have a lot to do with temperature. The north is cold and freezing. Electric vehicles have a range of 500 kilometers in the south, but only 200 kilometers in the north, and the heater cannot be turned on.

Therefore, Golden Sun electric vehicles are mainly sold in the south and rarely enter the north. Even if customers want to buy, these defects must be explained in advance.

With wireless charging, there will be no problem of shortened driving range. How can the battery run out? As long as you are on the road, you can charge wirelessly at any time!

"Okay, then let's go to the north to coordinate a city." Qin Tao nodded and let his men do it.

Suddenly, he thought of something else: "Does our wireless charging technology have a lot of radiation?"

Generally speaking, electromagnetic radiation is harmless. After all, sunlight is also radiation, and so is heating. These are normal. What is threatening is ionizing radiation, such as radioactivity in nuclear reactors. Fundamentally speaking, electromagnetic radiation is produced by the energy level transition of the outer electrons of atoms, and ionizing radiation is produced by the decay of the nucleus.

However, too much electromagnetic radiation can cause unnecessary troubles. Some people are difficult to serve. On the one hand, they do not allow base stations to be built on the roofs of their homes, and on the other hand, they require full cell phone signals.

"Of course there is radiation, but it is limited to the roads. It can be isolated by setting up a green belt of about two meters between the motor vehicle lanes and non-motor vehicle lanes. As for motor vehicles, the body can become a Faraday cage, which has an electrostatic shielding effect and will not be a problem. In fact, the radiation dose will not be very large, even taxi drivers who are on the road all day will not be affected much."

"In other words, it is still necessary for us to build a city as a sample first."

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