Chapter 229

Chapter 229 The giant blacksmith and the final riddle

". The most important part of our prototype consists of three parts.

"It's about the battery, electronic control management and the motor."

"The battery panel is made up of 10 batteries in series. Each battery consists of 444 lithium batteries and each 74 batteries are connected in parallel.

"That means this car uses a 4440 18650 battery, the battery brand is Sony's latest 18650 battery."

"The 10 battery packs of the battery board are evenly distributed on the case, the overall structure is compact, and the tiling helps increase heat dissipation; Each battery pack consists of six single battery packs connected in series.

"The total storage capacity is about 46.8 kilowatts."

"The engine currently uses Mitsubishi Electric's SANL-09."

"Because they are prototypes, these are external products purchased directly."

"Currently, the only product with our own technology is the electronic control system."

In the scientific research warehouse, Professor Hans talked to Abel in front of dozens of people.

"This car's battery is made up of thousands of 18650 batteries connected in series and parallel to form a complete battery panel."

"In addition to simple integration work, we also need to consider the heat dissipation performance inside the battery to avoid damage due to excessively high temperatures inside the battery board. We also need to consider the problem of battery performance degradation due to low temperatures in winter.

"It took us two months to develop the electronic order management package. The current electronic control management package is perfect and can effectively avoid the above problems.

Abel listened to Professor Hans speak for nearly ten minutes. He couldn't help but raise his hand to interrupt Professor Hans's long speech.

Abel asked:

"That is, except for the electronic control technology. Is everything else ready?"

Professor Hans generously nodded and admitted:

"Yes. Because I'm in a hurry. I want to see the prototype right away, and this is the only way at the moment."

"Real scientific research. Especially this type of research that is ahead of its time cannot be done overnight. »

"Battery technology takes many years to develop. Subsequent production also takes time.

"The engine is simple but there are good products on the market, we can also buy directly."

"The only thing that gives immediate results is battery management technology."

Abel nodded slightly after hearing her explanation.

Abel himself also remembered Tesla in parallel time and space.

Its first products, except for its own electronic control technology, were all assembled products purchased externally.

This Tesla did this, and Tesla here demands results as soon as possible. do exactly the same.

This means that this method should be the least expensive option in terms of time and cost.

But Abel was very clear that his own Tesla would not follow the same path as the Tesla of parallel time and space.

Musk's Tesla is truly a success.

Whether he himself or Tesla's shareholders, they have all made a lot of money from Tesla. But if it's just to make money, Abel doesn't need to do such immature things.

Abel has more locations and better ways to make money faster.

Abel chose the electric car path.

Through this path, a complete industrial chain can be formed.

It will never be smaller than the traditional gasoline car industry. The auto industry is essentially the industry with the largest capacity and strongest job creation ability among modern industries.

Looking at German and Japanese cars, you will know that 2 of the 5 largest economic powers in the world have been directly dismantled.

Take Neon Man for example.

The Neon auto industry directly and indirectly employs 5.4 million industrial workers.

Behind these 5.4 million residents lie more than 5 million families. The irradiated population exceeded 10 million people.

More importantly, the income of workers in this industrial chain is higher than the average of ordinary people.

These people and their families are the backbone of Neon society.

Besides Germany, Germany also has about 35 million employed people.

And out of these thirty-five million people. The number of workers in the German auto industry (including indirect employment) is about 5.3 million people.

Like the neon people, cars are a vital industry for these two countries.

From there, it shows that the automobile industry is definitely a modern industry and a pillar of social employment.

Finally, let's talk about the United States. The American auto industry has been in decline for decades. The shocking "embroidered ribbon" is a trace of the decline of the American auto industry.

Abe has the latest data on the US auto industry.

By 2000 last year, the US auto industry chain accounted for only about 7% of US GDP and the entire industry had only about one million people left.

Compared to Neon and Germany, it can be said to be very weak.

Abel chose electric vehicles as one of three companies in his industry. This is because they want to build ahead of the electric vehicle industry.

And directly bring the industrial chain into the United States.

Don't say it will be like Neon and Duc, with more than 5 million direct and indirect employees.

Provided that this could affect the employment of more than a million people.

Even if this company doesn't make money, as the nucleus of the industrial chain, it will certainly become one of the most important companies in this country. Just think, its closure and existence could affect the employment of millions of people.

Behind these millions of people are millions of American families!

Tesla could not do this in parallel time and space.

Because of this, Tesla, in addition to electronic control technology and other aspects, is also an assembly plant that relies on marketing.

These are all borrowed doctrines, making direct use of various mature technologies.

This will of course reduce the production time and cost of RandD, and the durability of the product is also very low. But this has nothing to do with the formation of an industrial chain dominated by him.

Does not constitute an industrial chain, it is simply a profitable assembly plant.

Of course, this Musk guy cannot become a famous figure.

Due to the closure of one assembly plant, this will not affect the US much.

Without a Tesla assembly factory, Wall Street capitalists could also produce another "Edison car" in a short time. In fact, Apple's latest version is similar.

This place has a complete industrial chain, the industrial chain is also very large, and there are many industrial workers.

However, due to costs and the decline of manufacturing in the United States, Apple's industrial chain expanded worldwide, and the United States did not benefit much.

Apple currently has only one RandD center in the US.

Although such an apple is huge, its influence in the United States is not even comparable to the energy giants and retail giants much smaller than it. Because of Apple's industrial chain, it in no way affects the livelihoods of the people of the United States.

This is why Abel asked his Tesla to develop its own battery technology in the first place.

Abel wanted to take advantage of the time when workers in the American industrial chain were not in serious decline.

Build your own complete industrial chain.

For example, if there is a battery with its own technology, it can satisfy at least hundreds of thousands of industrial workers from production to battery application. This does not include tires, tires and other accessories.

If it can be built successfully.

At that time, the more American industry shrank, the more the industrial chain collapsed.

The industrial chain created by Abel will become increasingly important.

At this time, his position in this country will become increasingly stable. If combined with energy, the foundation of all modernization.

And every average American is really connected to manufacturing, retail, and then finding ways to get involved in agriculture.

At that time, a terrifying "Giant Smith" will appear on this land.

He is a giant with a financial sword in his right hand and a media megaphone in his left. In the middle is a three-horse carriage that directly affects the livelihoods of the people of this country. He wore a Capitol hat on his head and a military-industrial complex bag on his back.

Whistle.

The corner of Abel's mouth twitched, he was a little scared when thinking about that.

Because if you think about it any longer, it becomes a dream.

Thinking of this, he said to Professor Hans and Jackster Cage:

"Prototypes can be used to verify the technology. But important aspects of technology need to be mastered by you. »

"Continue research on batteries and further research on motors, including other aspects."

"Come on~" Abel greeted, "Someone get in the car, let me see if this car can move."

Of course, Abel won't jump in and drive this first-generation Tesla alone.

He joked that in 2022, when electric vehicles are very mature, there will occasionally be news about electric vehicles spontaneously combusting.

Furthermore, he would not risk creating this unfinished experimental product.

"I am going to!"

Professor Hans is very interested but is immediately overtaken by Abel.

It is the company's current research treasure. Abel doesn't want Professor Hans to have an accident.

"No, let the young man go up. As a teacher, Professor Hans, you just need to keep an eye on him."

Jakester Cage wanted to go but was stopped by Abel.

Because according to what Professor Hans just said, this set of electronic control technology is a combination of talents from various fields that Jackster Cage, as a product architect, discovered.

This proves that this research-oriented CEO also has some tricks, and Abel is not willing to risk them. Finally, let a young man get in and drive a first-generation electric car around the hangar a few times.

Abel looked fine and wouldn't suddenly burst into flames, so he left satisfied.

The time has come, April 20, 2001.

Abe hasn't left California yet.

Annie leaves the "Princess Diaries" team and she will join the "Spider-Man" filming team. "Spider-Man" is produced in New York and most locations will be in Queens and Brooklyn.

At 812 North Bedford Road in Beverly Hills, she will not be able to return at this time.

Abel himself plans to return to Texas in the near future.

First, I am worried about my father's career as a district judge, and second, I want to be interested in "American Pacific Supermarket", which was founded not long ago and currently has only five branches in Tarrant County.

This is another troika envisioned by Abel. For Pacific Supermarkets, Abel's vision is more than just a new Wal-Mart.

If it's just Wal-Mart, no matter how good it is, it can't surpass Wal-Mart.

Regardless, Wal-Mart has a first-mover advantage and a brand advantage.

Furthermore, other than Wal-Mart, a handful of privately owned retail giants are the real giants.

They are spread across states and often make it difficult for Wal-Mart to penetrate. Abel's app for Pacific is Wal-Mart Amazon or JD.com.

Simply put, it's about taking advantage of the rise in online shopping to create an integrated network of physical retail sales on the Internet.

Abel's vision is that in the future Pacific will have branches across the country.

But each Pacific branch is also the warehouse and courier node of the local Pacific online store.

Let's put it this way, it's a Wal-Mart JD.com/Amazon combination. Each Pacific store is a warehouse, a supermarket and a courier store.

Then try to sell products to every American and become a real giant in the retail industry.

If this idea is successful, the future Pacific Ocean will be a phenomenon combining tradition and the Internet.

Compare with the promising electric vehicle industry chain.

On the other hand, Abel is not really sure that he can scare Wal-Mart Amazon. Commitment to the electric vehicle industry is largely due to the lack of cooperation between scientific research and US policy.

If you want to play with monsters like the Pacific, you have to defeat every local snake entangled in the United States.

Fortunately, Abel still has time, he is very young.

He has more than ten years left to realize each of his visions.

Before that, advance preparation is essential. For example, his imaginary "Giant Smith," with a large multimedia speaker in his left hand.

There are many things that need him to personally arrange and carry out.

Today, noon.

Abel, along with MGM CEO Robert Iger, traveled to Emeryville, California.

Emeryville is a city in Northern California, United States, located in the eastern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, in Alameda County, bordering Berkeley and Oakland. In Emeryville, Abel met the man who would later be considered the godfather of technology.

This man's name is Steve Jobs.

Emeryville Township.

At a coffee shop called "Peet's Coffee".

Abel meets Steve Jobs. Jobs in 2001 were full of energy. Wearing this set of clothes, it seems like I have never worn a black sweater and the lower body is denim.

The opening statement is very simple, with Robert playing the role of intermediary, introducing the two people to their respective identities.

In fact, given the popularity of both in the United States, this type of presentation is completely unnecessary.

This is nothing more than social etiquette. After simple greetings.

Jobs smiled and said to Robert:

"I can't imagine that one day, Robert, you will leave Disney. Michael Eisner is really not a good person. It seems that even you can't stand him!"

Jobs didn't like Disney Chairman Michael Eisner very much, and many people on the West Coast knew it.

Jobs even quipped in a media interview: "Over the ten years of our collaboration, Michael's cumulative visit to Pixar was only two and a half hours... He was never curious. Curiosity is very important. »

But Jobs seemed to have a good relationship with Robert Iger.

This must have something to do with Robert Iger, who previously worked at Disney and was one of the heads of the animation department.

"Let's not talk about Disney anymore. Steve." Faced with Jobs' harsh tone. Robert Egg, who looks a bit like Mickey Mouse, smiled gently:

"I now work for Mr. Smith and am currently the CEO of MGM. The Disney business no longer has anything to do with me."

"Oh~" Jobs raised his eyebrows, which were already starting to turn gray.

"So now you start playing Disney for your boss and MGM?"

Old Joe's somewhat bitter words from beginning to end made Abel a bit unbearable.

Abel looked at Robert Iger who was smiling helplessly at the boss, his expression as if to say: "This guy is like that! ]

Honestly, before meeting Jobs today.

As a Reborn, one of the people used to enjoy the convenience of smartphones. Abel has certain feelings for Jobs.

The same goes for the person standing in front of the screen.

But now it was the animated Jobs in front of him, with a sour and even a bit mean tone.

A little bit of Abel's grace was broken.

Abel's tone couldn't help but become direct. Abel answered Jobs' question before Robert Iger spoke.

"Business is business. Mr. Jobs." Abel withdrew his smile and said solemnly:

"I think Robert doing this makes him a nobler man."

"As CEO of Apple, I miss you, Mr. Jobs. I don't think Apple executives after coming to Apple still think about their old company, right?"

After listening to Abel, Jobs was silent for a moment and then said:

"You are an eloquent gentleman, Mr. Smith."

"Your teeth look sharp too, Mr. Jobs." Abel answered directly.

Looking at the atmosphere between the two, there was a bit of confrontation. Robert Iger hastily resolved everything.

The MGM executive smiled and said, "Hey guys. We came here today to drink coffee for a reason! »

His words reminded Abel and Jobs, and they finally released their gaze.

Abel finally understood why, as the founder of Apple, Jobs was forced out by Apple's board of directors.

With a personality like that, as long as it doesn't affect the company or get kicked out, it's strange. Jobs was also very talented, and Apple's decline was not enough.

Apple's board of directors had to hold their nose and invite Jobs again.

This guy is truly talented. He just returned to Apple a few years ago and saved Apple, which was on the brink of bankruptcy at the time.

An iMac, this successful product helped Jobs assert a solid position at Apple. On the contrary, he is truly talented.

So this personality type is probably barbaric in legends.

Abel simply stopped talking.

He asked Robert Iger, the kind CEO, to contact Jobs.

The purpose of communication is also very simple. In other words, MGM wanted to buy more than 50% of the Pixar animation shares owned by Jobs.

MGM acquired Pixar Animation.

This was Robert Iger's suggestion for Abel.

The reason is very simple.

According to Robert Iger, it is...

"It's not just animation. Pixar has one of the most powerful special effects production technologies available. »

The superhero series that MGM shoots in the future will certainly be very special.

MGM and DreamWorks have the technical strength here.

But compared to Pixar, it's really nothing.

Playing with technology, Jobs, who had a passion for technology like Old Joe, was far ahead of any Hollywood company.

Furthermore, since 1997, after a new contract promoting "Disney" and "Pixar" as equal brands, Pixar's reputation has increased. Public trust in Pixar in the market is increasing.

Last year, a marketing firm study found that mothers of children under 12 thought the Pixar brand was superior to Disney.

But Michael Eisner still didn't realize the problems Disney had with animation, and he didn't think Disney really needed Pixar.

After all, 85% of Pixar movie copyrights currently belong to Disney.

Before that, Pixar and Disney cooperated closely. In other words, between the upper floors, because Michael Eisner didn't pay attention, both sides were quite dissatisfied.

And Robert Iger, former head of animation at Disney.

Mickey Mouse in this parallel time and space has been aware of this for a long time.

This is why time and space run parallel.

Robert Iger had just become CEO of Disney and he went to Pixar animation headquarters the next day. And after actually taking over, this was Robert's first big success at Disney.

Despite consuming 13.6% of Disney's shares and being worth a whopping $7.4 billion, Pixar will also be included.

Reality has proven that Robert Iger's decision was very successful.

The special effects of the Marvel superhero series can be so successful and natural thanks to Pixar.

It can be said that Pixar today needs technology, technology, and brands need brands. The only missing copyright is that MGM, DreamWorks and Marvel can also make up.

According to Robert Iger, only MGM can win against Pixar.

In terms of movies, MGM will no longer have any shortcomings.

Therefore, Abel went with Robert Iger to Pixar headquarters.

That is, in Emeryville, Steve Jobs, now president of Pixar, was invited here. Robert Iger, who had a good relationship with Jobs, wanted to buy Pixar from Jobs.

I just didn't expect Jobs and loyal Abel to have such a small conflict so soon.

(end of this chapter)