Chapter 333: Starlink, integrated die casting
13On the day, Lu Liang went to Detroit and met the person in charge of General Motors..
Lao Te continues to put pressure on them to be willing to invest in technology and jointly develop new chassis technology with Lu Liang..
In the future, the factory will be built and the new car will be issued, just like the domestic joint venture car, with the word "generic" prefix..
Lu Liang also called to shake people and instructed Wang Xiaofeng, who was in the Magic City, to send a scientific research team to rely on general technology to develop their own technology..
He stayed in Detroit for a day and one night, and the next day he traveled to Palo Aldo, California.
Musk said in the Magic City that he would meet again next time he had time and talk about the old days.
I've been calling these days.
The two places are 12,000 kilometers apart, and the time difference is 12 hours. Lu Liang is destined not to come often, so he took this opportunity to get all the people he should meet and what he should do at one time..
“The American attitude towards trams is basically to be free.”
Talking to Musk and what he saw and heard on the road, Lu Liang discovered that the American attitude towards trams was complex and changeable..
Dongda University needs to ensure energy security and also needs to complete industrial upgrading, but the United States does not need it. The Middle East is their backyard, which leads to their attitude towards the tram industry and Tesla..
I hope it is good, and I hope that after Apple, it will become the third generation of technology banner leading the world..
But I don't want him to live too well, because the tram will eat up the traditional car market.
Musk also realized this, so he planned to increase investment in space exploration companies in the next few years.
This company was founded fifteen years ago, but over the years, due to insufficient funds, R&D has always been intermittent..
Now Tesla is gradually getting on track. As long as it maintains its current uniform growth, it is expected to achieve profitability for the first time in the next three years..
He thinks it is time to restart the Starlink program of Space Exploration Company..
“Starlink Project？”
Lu Liang is puzzled that Musk's space exploration company mainly engages in private space, but the use of the Starlink program does not seem to be disclosed..
Musk smiled and didn't say much: "Mr. Lu, if you follow your Internet company's words, you will use high-end projects to empower the Tesla brand..”
“Is that true? "Lu Liang frowned and couldn't help but question.
“Yes." Musk smiled and nodded, suddenly changed the subject and asked about the progress of Tianxing Automobile's R&D.
Lu Liang temporarily put away his doubts and replied, "The preparations are still underway, and it is estimated that it will take another year and a half..”
“Looking forward to your new car launch." Musk paused and said, "Modely is about to be released..”
This is a compact SUV, almost designed specifically for Chinese people.
In his opinion, consumers’ essence of purchasing trams is to pursue strong momentum, which is inconsistent with the design concept of SUV.
But Chinese people only love SUV, and Dongda is Tesla's largest market at present, so modely came into being..
“I hope not to hit the car.”
Lu Liang smiled and visited Tesla's headquarters factory. He said goodbye to Musk in the evening and took a flight to New York..
“What is the Starlink Plan?？”
Musk refused to say that he could only leave with doubts.
However, this trip was not without gains. At least Lu Liang knew the advantages and disadvantages of integrated die-casting body.
The advantage is that the vehicle has almost no welding points, and the connection between the two planes is absolutely reliable, which makes the vehicle structure very strong and has extremely high safety performance..
The integrated die-cast body requires fewer parts and lighter aluminum, which can greatly reduce the weight of the body and thus increase the vehicle's battery life..
At the same time, it can also reduce costs, reduce the number of parts, welding points, and molds, increase production capacity, and reduce the factory floor area and inventory cycle..
But the disadvantages are also obvious. The integrated die-cast body means that the whole vehicle is a whole. Even if there is only a little damage, it must be replaced. The high maintenance costs and high insurance premiums.
The biggest risk is capital investment, and you need to purchase super-large die-casting machines and related equipment. These equipment are expensive, complex in operation and high risk of failure..
However, this problem is not a problem for Lu Liang, and integration is also considered by him to be the main structure of new cars in the future.
In the early morning, the plane arrived at New York Airport.
Xiao Wang smiled and was in a very good mood.
He smiled and asked, "Are you finished your business?"？”
“It's over.”
Lu Liang stretched. If it were in the past, they would probably find a food stall to have a midnight snack. But at night, even the streets of Manhattan were far less safe than small counties in China..
Leaving from the airport, the two returned to the hotel and asked the hotel chef to arrange a bit of barbecue to deliver to the door.
After taking a shower, Lu Liang took out two bottles of beer from the refrigerator and threw it to Xiao Wang: "Panda's listing review has been passed.？”
“The next three to six months of review will be conducted. If it goes well, the end of the year as early as the latest and next spring.”
Xiao Wang poured half of the bottle, and let out a long breath of turbid air, his eyes were filled with excitement, and he was in a very happy mood..
The person in charge submitted the information twice, and the attitude of the person in charge let him know how big the gap is between Lu Liang and Lu Liang without Lu Liang..
The first review was made in every way, and everything was very detailed, just like the story in the forest, a society ruled by law, without human feelings.
The second review was like a formality. He and Gadson of the audit team were like friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time. They completed the data review while talking and laughing..
Tomorrow, they are going to set off and return home.
On the premise of ensuring that there will be no chaos in the next six months, we will slightly expand the market size.
There is great potential for live streaming and selling goods. After discussing with Long Fei, he decided that as long as it goes public, he would leave Pinxixi alone..
By directly connecting to manufacturers, reduce the profit margin between intermediaries, expand corporate revenue, and pass the lock-in period after the six months of listing.
After all, the current valuation is $3.2 billion, and the listing round is tentatively valued at $4 billion..
With its current popularity, it is not impossible to triple the market value. Even if it retains 70% of the market value at its peak, it will be at least 8 billion US dollars..
Can also raise funds from the market without fear of offending Penguin.
Lu Liang saw Xiao Wang looking forward to a bright future and couldn't help laughing, and suddenly said, "You can go back tomorrow, I'm going to the UK..”
Xiao Wang came to an abrupt end, wondering: "What are you doing in the UK?"？”
Lu Liang was picking the beef skewers and was absent-minded: "Bored, turn around and relax.".”
Xiao Wang was suspicious and coughed a few times and said, "I studied in Winchester in high school and in London.".”
“so what？”
“I haven't returned to my alma mater for a long time.”
Lu Liang is not a boring person. Anyone who nods can definitely experience the power of capital..
Moreover, the stocks that Tianxing Mixed Fund have raised their shares will be lifted for half a year, so he needs to return to China to take charge..
Xiao Wang always feels that there is something else in this matter.
“Do you know, what will happen to people who know too much? "Lu Liang asked suddenly.
“Don't want to know much.”
Xiao Wang smiled and then whispered: "Will you need help creating the illusion that you want to return to China?"？”
Lu Liang looked speechless and sighed: "It's best.".”
“No problem, it's covered by me.”
The next day, New York Airport.
Xiao Wang suddenly updated his scarf and Twitter, and took a photo with Lu Liang: "After the matter, we set off and return home.”
The update has just been updated. Wanda's private plane is still undergoing final overhaul, while another runway, a plane to Edinburgh, is taking off from New York Airport..
Lu Liang guessed well. In the past few days he came to New York, he has caused so much news and attracted attention from the whole United States. Su Wanyu has no reason not to know and does not pay attention to it..
At the first moment, she saw Xiao Wang's update updates and was silent for a long time. She sighed and felt her heart was empty..
Since Lu Liang arrived in New York, she has been paying attention to Lu Liang's itinerary and has some expectations in her heart, hoping that he can come here and find out that he wants to be a father..
Imagination is beautiful, but facts often go against my wishes.
Arrived in New York on the first day, Washington on the second day, Detroit on the third day, Palo Aldo on the fourth day, and returning home on the fifth day.
It's normal for him to remember that he can't remember.
Two more chapters
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