Although the internal combustion engine of the steel tank burned out during the test.
However, this does not mean that there is a problem with the copied internal combustion engine.
After testing by the 903rd Bureau, it was discovered that the power output of the replicated internal combustion engine was too low. Furthermore, the weight of the steel armored vehicle was too great, and the internal combustion engine could not withstand prolonged operation.
After finding the cause, Bureau 903 also found a way to improve it.
That is to upgrade and modify the existing internal combustion engine to create an internal combustion engine with greater power and stronger performance.
Having determined the direction, the 903rd Bureau began its experiment.
Li Xin also left Bureau 903.
Li Xin instructed the General Logistics Department of the Privy Council to provide substantial support for the work to come by the 903 Bureau.
After all, if the steel armored vehicles could be put into production and used sooner, it would be a great help to the large army.
Imagine hundreds or thousands of steel tanks forming a steel torrent, roaring and rushing across the wilderness.
That momentum, that scene!
I'm so excited just thinking about it!
After giving strong support to Bureau 903, Li Xin could only wait quietly for good news from Bureau 903.
Good news from Bureau 903, but we don't know when it will arrive.
However, after successfully developing the internal combustion engine, Li Xin found another way to make money.
That's a car!
Compared to steam engines, internal combustion engines are smaller and more powerful, making them suitable for use in smaller cars.
Prior to this, the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau had already been producing products such as steam tractors and steam trucks.
However, it is relatively large.
It doesn't matter if it's used in farmland.
However, using it to pick up and drop off passengers would be a waste of its potential.
Therefore, miniaturization of internal combustion engines is the key to the widespread adoption of cars.
Nowadays, the Academy of Sciences and the State Manufacturing Bureau have successfully replicated a reasonably powerful internal combustion engine, which can naturally be used in automobiles.
Li Xin immediately went to the Manufacturing Bureau.
Upon arriving at the internal combustion engine production workshop, Li Xin inspected the surrounding work.
Looking at the various parts on the production line, Li Xin asked, "Are these all parts used in internal combustion engines?"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The workshop foreman nodded and said, "Some time ago, the Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the Manufacturing Bureau, successfully trial-produced a qualified internal combustion engine. After testing, its power is even comparable to that of a medium-sized steam engine. After disassembly and component standardization, it has entered the mass production stage. Currently, our workshop can produce thirty-six steam engines per month."
Thirty-six units?
Li Xin murmured something to himself.
"His Majesty,"
The workshop manager began, "We're just starting out, and the workers aren't very skilled yet. We have a lot of spare parts in stock, but the assembly and testing stages are a bit slow. During this time, our internal combustion engine workshop is constantly recruiting skilled technicians and providing training. We expect that in six months, the internal combustion engine workshop will be able to produce sixty internal combustion engines per month. Our goal is to reach a production capacity of two hundred engines per month by the end of next year."
Listening to the workshop foreman's words, Li Xin nodded slightly and said, "Once the conditions for internal combustion engine production are mature, we can set up a separate internal combustion engine plant specifically for producing internal combustion engines. It's conceivable that in the future, internal combustion engines will be used more widely than steam engines. While manufacturing internal combustion engines, we should also proactively research and improve existing technologies."
"I will heed Your Majesty's instructions!"
The workshop foreman responded.
Currently, the production of internal combustion engines is still too low. After all, if the automobile program were to be implemented, this alone would require a large number of internal combustion engines.
In a few years, as the living conditions of the people of Dagang become more affluent, more and more people will buy cars.
This is an opportunity!
Immediately, Li Xin summoned everyone from the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau and said, "The internal combustion engine has been successfully developed. Our previous steam trucks and steam cars can now be converted to use internal combustion engines. In particular, we can replace ordinary household steam cars with internal combustion engines for production."
"Replace it with an internal combustion engine?"
Hearing Li Xin's words, one of the technicians frowned and said, "That works too, let's give it a try!"
"in addition,"
Li Xin began by saying, "The current steam cars are still too ugly. Now that we're replacing them with internal combustion engines, we need to redesign the cars, preferably making them more aesthetically pleasing and impressive. The newly produced cars should be sold as commodities."
After speaking, Li Xin looked at the crowd in front of him.
Suddenly, Li Xin realized that this matter should not be entrusted to them.
After all, how could a purely industrialized system like theirs possibly produce aesthetically pleasing and sophisticated products that meet market demands?
We still need to use business acumen to produce cars.
Immediately, Li Xin decided to establish the Beijing Automobile Factory separately outside the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau, responsible for the production and manufacturing of cars.
The Beijing Manufacturing Bureau was only responsible for producing and supplying internal combustion engines; it didn't need to worry about anything else.
The Beijing Automobile Factory was commercially managed, and it purchased internal combustion engines with funds from the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau.
After making his decision, Li Xin also left the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau.
After returning to the Wuying Hall, Li Xin instructed Hu Xueyong and others from the Qingyu Trading Company to come to the Wuying Hall for a meeting.
Since we're going to manage the business, we naturally need to keep it under our control.
The Beijing Automobile Factory is jointly owned by the royal family (20%), the imperial cabinet (20%), and Qingyu Trading Company (20%), with the remaining 40% raised through a public offering.
After confirming this matter, Li Xin also searched for the design of Ford cars from later generations in the intelligent technology.
After making the copy, Li Xin handed the Ford car blueprints to Hu Xueyong.
After careful consideration, Li Xin decided to name Ford's new product in this life "Beijing Brand Automobile".
Subsequently, Li Xin handed over this business to Hu Xueyong for management.
After receiving his new assignment, Hu Xueyong, being a businessman, immediately saw that the automobile industry had a very promising future.
At that time, this can be said to be a symbol of status and position!
Officials and businessmen in the capital would certainly be eager to buy it.
The businessman's mind is still very sharp.
After His Majesty explained the general idea, Hu Xueyong conceived the specific steps in his mind.
After returning, Hu Xueyong discussed with his close business associates how to raise funds and build a car factory in Beijing.
On the first day of the twelfth month of the sixth year of the Yan Ning era, a group of merchants, including Hu Xueyong, gathered solemnly on an open space in the western suburbs of the capital to hold a foundation-laying ceremony.
Inside the venue, a huge sign prominently displayed the words "Beijing Automobile Factory"!
Amidst the sound of firecrackers, the Beijing Automobile Factory officially broke ground and commenced construction!
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