Chapter 123: Waiting for bankruptcy, go back to open a car repair shop
Gong Lingxiao really couldn't stand it anymore. He had agreed not to tell anyone, but now he wouldn't even let a cricket go.
He picked up the kid angrily and walked upstairs.
Since there were still two hours left before going to school, he had to coax his baby to sleep.
Maybe the big rice pot was tired from playing, so he fell asleep on the bed in less than a second.
Gong Lingxiao had no intention of resting and immediately convened a technical department meeting.
"We've always been limited by technology and resources! This is why we can't lower our prices. Therefore, I've decided to let Huang Xiao continue to play the devil's advocate this time, because I know it's impossible to make a new breakthrough in just ten days. But for our next car, we absolutely cannot rely on foreign technology and resources! We must produce it ourselves and break new ground!"
At this moment, all the sleepy-eyed people in the technical department looked speechlessly at Gong Lingxiao, who was full of gay emotions in front of the camera.
It felt like Gong Lingxiao was awake in the middle of the night and talking nonsense in his sleep.
The department head said, "Mr. Gong, the most important thing for new energy vehicles is the battery, and the raw material for batteries is lithium ore. We don't have abundant lithium resources here. Even if we win the project in Argentina, we will still be suppressed by the United States! They have joined forces with the so-called "Mineral Security Partnership" to restrict our access to high-quality lithium ore."
Technician Huang Xin said, "That's right! Last month, Yinni stopped selling nickel ore to us, preferring to supply our leading automakers over us. It's clear they're excluding us. Then there's the issue of electric vehicle charging ports. Why haven't we been able to get Newlin to buy them yet? Because they have a high density of charging stations, and their charging network even extends to extreme environments, like plateaus, extremely cold regions, and even Route 318. It's undeniable that their charging capabilities can withstand various harsh environments and meet the needs of long-distance self-driving."
"We are even excluded from electric vehicle electrical interfaces. The new OH regulations require that new electric vehicle charging ports must be compatible with the CCS2 standard, while we are the dominant player in the GB/T interface. This increases our overseas expansion costs. Therefore, it is really difficult for us to reverse the situation in this field."
Gong Lingxiao knew everything they said.
Since the price was set so high at the beginning, he knew that Newlin would definitely engage in a price war with them in the future.
"From today on, we will accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries."
Gong Lingxiao's words awakened everyone who was already feeling sleepy.
Gong Lingxiao analyzed, "Since lithium mining is a real threat to our economy, we should choose sodium-ion batteries. Research shows that Country A possesses abundant sodium reserves, 420 times greater than lithium, making it entirely possible to supply them independently. Furthermore, sodium battery material costs are 30-40 percent lower than lithium batteries, and they don't require any other precious metals."
Li Xun from the technical department wondered, "Will this work?"
"It has to work!" Gong Lingxiao made a firm decision. "If we don't make any more technological breakthroughs and break free from our dependence, then we'll all go bankrupt! Let's all just go back to opening auto repair shops and fixing cars."
Special Assistant Li looked at Gong Lingxiao with a slightly stunned expression. Wasn’t this what the young lady said?
Maybe it is a hint to them that if there is no technological breakthrough, the century-old car company will be sacrificed to Newlin.
Gong Lingxiao looked at the head of the technical department and said, "Tell me how long your research and development will take. I need to know now."
Gong Lingxiao's decisive aura was powerful and oppressive, leaving no room for anyone to breathe.
The minister suddenly felt under tremendous pressure regarding the development of sodium batteries.
He hesitated and said, "For now, we need to go back and study it carefully."
"Time!" Gong Lingxiao was very clear that time was tight and the task was heavy. If he didn't manage his time well, he would be in a more passive position.
Because next, Newlin’s new car sold for 100,000 yuan will soon be pushed to the hot search.
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