"Electric vehicle? What's that?"
What kind of vehicle uses electricity?
Hearing Wang Yu’s words, Ding Jianwei was slightly stunned. They hadn’t heard of such a thing in the military sector, let alone the civilian sector. Was Wang Yu planning to use batteries as the power source for vehicles?
What kind of joke was this? Ordinary electric motors couldn't possibly drive the weight of a vehicle, not to mention the battery capacity issue. To get a vehicle moving, the battery alone would be incredibly heavy!
A vehicle built like this would probably be as slow as a turtle, having to carry a large motor and batteries, along with the controller…
In just a short while, Ding Jianwei’s mind was racing, and his gaze towards Wang Yu shifted.
From one of admiration for a young, promising individual, it turned into the look one gives a madman.
Could this be similar to those so-called "masters" from years ago? The kind of fanatics who claimed they could turn water into oil?
Damn it, no wonder this car factory could rise so quickly. It turns out it was all built on bragging and posturing. He, Ding Jianwei, had seen too many cases like this!
At that moment, Ding Jianwei lost the desire to continue talking with Wang Yu. He looked around, preparing to leave, realizing he had come for nothing.
"Wang, you must know that electric-powered vehicles are not realistic, at least not from a technical standpoint at this stage… Wait, are you trying to…?"
Andre subconsciously wanted to refute Wang Yu, but he quickly came to his senses. After all, being hired by Wang Yu as a technical director at a high salary, besides acting as a liaison between the Ice Bear Kingdom and the 367 Institute for this project, he had also participated in the design and development of several of the car factory's products.
This had always made him deeply admire Wang Yu’s professional knowledge and abilities.
So, this time, he only intended to object instinctively before remembering that Wang Yu’s style would never allow him to do something unreliable. Therefore, only one possibility remained: this electric vehicle must have a high degree of feasibility.
Then, comparing it with the car factory’s existing products, Andre suddenly realized, "You want to develop a product to replace your current gasoline-powered assisted vehicles! Damn it, Wang, what were you thinking? Using electricity?"
Following Andre's words, he then roughly explained Wang Yu's current gasoline-powered assisted vehicle products to Ding Jianwei. This earned him Ding Jianwei's continuous nods, and his expression softened considerably.
So that's how it is. It's equivalent to an enlarged, strengthened bicycle, or a miniature motorcycle? In that case, battery power might not be impossible, but the requirements for the motor and battery would be very high!
Before Ding Jianwei could ask, Wang Yu proactively began to explain.
"I have designed a new type of motor that can significantly increase power and reduce loss. Simultaneously, it can generate and store energy through tire rotation. Furthermore, there are plans to improve the batteries… that is, by adding an electrolyte gel to the battery, the original battery capacity and power can be increased by at least 30%, and the lifespan can also be doubled!
Of course, as a sign of respect for the technology, I will certainly keep the formula and proportions of the electrolyte gel confidential and will not disclose it."
After Wang Yu finished speaking, both Andre and Ding Jianwei's eyes lit up.
They were not fools and naturally understood Wang Yu's intentions.
"According to what you've said, then this electric vehicle truly has great potential!"
Ding Jianwei exclaimed, "Of course, this is assuming that the motor and battery technology you mentioned are sound. I can hardly imagine what kind of impact this electric vehicle would have on the market if it were successfully developed!
Setting aside other industries, the bicycle and motorcycle sectors would undergo earth-shattering changes!
It would definitely be a revolutionary tool to significantly change the way people travel and transport!"
Ding Jianwei’s foresight was keen. In the future, two-wheeled electric vehicles would indeed bring about unparalleled changes to society.
"Holy hell, no wonder you so readily handed over the technology for the gasoline-powered assisted vehicles!" Andre slapped his forehead in realization. "Those bicycle and motorcycle factories took your technology and eagerly invested all their manpower and resources into research and development.
When their products finally came out, they discovered cheaper and better electric vehicles. That feeling would be worse than eating shit while it's still hot."
Andre's words were crude but made perfect sense.
"So, now I understand what you meant earlier. I apologize for my earlier anger."
Upon realizing this, Ding Jianwei naturally understood everything. No wonder Wang Yu had said so confidently that his subordinates would rely on him for a living and that he would at least generate millions in annual orders for them!
If this could truly be realized, it wouldn't just be millions in annual orders, but potentially hundreds of millions! After all, batteries are consumables that can be replaced and upgraded!
Doesn't that mean that with Wang Yu's help, he could completely turn the 367 Institute from a loss into a profit, and even those severely injured and disabled brothers and sisters could be properly taken care of?
The moment this thought crossed his mind, Ding Jianwei's gaze towards Wang Yu was filled with fervor.
Could this young man truly accomplish all of this?
"Director Ding, you don't need to thank me. We each get what we need. As I said earlier, this is your own choice to bear the atonement and responsibility, so it’s best for you to shoulder it yourself!"
Wang Yu smiled slightly at Ding Jianwei, "I just don't know if you have the confidence."
"Confidence? I have more than enough confidence!"
Wang Yu and Ding Jianwei exchanged knowing smiles.
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"Hello, Old Li, let's get together for a meal tomorrow. I have a small favor to ask. It's very simple… What do you mean? You're on a business trip and can't come back?"
"Little Sun, what are you busy with lately? Your old brother needs your help with something. This matter… Oh, oh, you've resigned?"
"Brother Zhao, could I ask you for a favor? It's about the 367 Institute… Hello, hello? Where did you go?"
...
In the spacious and luxurious general manager's office at the headquarters of the state-run department store, Zhu Wanli grabbed the phone in his hand and slammed it forcefully onto his desk. Even though the phone handle shattered, sending fragments flying and nearly hitting his eyes, it couldn't alleviate his anxious mood.
The reason was simple: ever since they were humiliated by Wang Yu, Zhu Wanli had been determined to teach Wang Yu a lesson and let him know who was boss. He had contacted many of his connections, vowing to show this arrogant country bumpkin what it meant to have eyes in the back of his head.
But to his despair, no matter how close or how strong his relationships were, as soon as they heard him mention the 367 Institute, everyone would hang up the phone as if he were a plague carrier. Even when he managed to find someone who agreed while he concealed the name of the 367 Institute, they would call back soon after, saying they couldn't help. Some even started yelling at him over the phone, claiming they weren't close and he shouldn't implicate them.
After all this, if Zhu Wanli still didn't realize that the 367 Institute had an extraordinary background, he might as well change his surname to Pig... It seemed he had stirred up a lot of trouble!
"Damn it! What is the origin of this 367 Institute? Why is everyone so tight-lipped?"
Zhu Wanli gritted his teeth. After much deliberation, he dialed a number.
"Xu Guangping? I agree to cooperate with Dong Can Country. Their San Jing Conglomerate's San Can Supermarkets can directly acquire all the distribution channels of our state-run department store!"