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, Daguo Motors

"Nowadays, it takes a lot of resources and energy for car companies to design one model, and designing multiple models will test the design skills of car companies. Our concept of this modular platform is to reduce the number of car companies. R&D investment. Building a car is as easy as saving a computer.”

Although computers are something that only high-end people can own, the Zanji market has become hot, and all components of computers are standardized, so even if you buy accessories from different manufacturers, you can finally assemble them into a host.

The car is just a manufacturer, but it can build a modular platform internally.

"For example, we can divide the car into different modules such as engine assembly, gearbox assembly, suspension assembly, and various electronic systems. These modules can be combined freely to meet different levels and types of models. Just like our Just like playing with building blocks, you can assemble them casually. In this way, mature technologies can be carried forward, and product differentiation can be achieved through different designs and parts matching. This greatly reduces the development and manufacturing costs of car companies."

This is a whole new field.

Speaking of car platforms, you can hear the b platform, Toyota tnga platform, and Volvo spa platform that the public talks about all day long.As for domestically produced cars, there are more. BYD has the bna platform, Geely has the c platform, and the Great Wall is even more popular, with multiple platforms such as tanks, coffee, and lemons.

However, these platforms are almost all after 2010. Before that, it was the pq platform of the public, which was also something after 2000. In the 90s, the concept of the platform had not been proposed.

Therefore, when Qin Shaoyou said it, to Carl, it was something he had never heard of, and, from a high position, he suddenly realized that he could still play like this!

Qin Shaoyou continued: "For now, Volkswagen's main vehicles use the longitudinal front-wheel drive method. This method is outdated, and the horizontal platform will gradually become the mainstream. Therefore, if a horizontal platform is built, then If it is promoted and becomes a variety of models, it will definitely lead this trend.”

Karl nodded again and again: "Yes, Qin, you are so right!"

"It's useless to say it, you have to do it." Qin Shaoyou said: "Carl, my old friend, if you do it, you will write a brilliant stroke in the history of Volkswagen! "

"That's right, let's do it, let's do it." Carl kept muttering in his mouth, "But, how do we do it?"

Even if they are capable, they are all sent by Volkswagen to supervise the production of Santana. With their abilities, it is impossible to complete the research and development of this level of project.

"How? Of course in our R&D center. Didn't you just say that under the stimulation of GM, Volkswagen decided to formally establish a R&D center here?"

This is Qin Shaoyou's real intention.

Cooperation with Volkswagen is a must. Volkswagen has brought the standards of the automobile industry and the processes of the modern automobile industry. Now, these experiences have been used in the improvement of the Phoenix car production line, and the Phoenix car will also be adopted with high standards. manufactured.

At the same time, Volkswagen also decided to set up a research and development center here, but only to develop a shell, and everything else had to be brought over.

Of course, Qin Shaoyou will not be satisfied. We must let the Volkswagen headquarters realize the research and development capabilities here. Even if it is just the shell, we can also come up with tricks. We can formulate a standard and modularize the platform. Only relying on this standard, It will be able to make the R&D center here famous.

Carl took a deep breath: "Qin, you are right, we must prove our strength, and when the R&D center is established, we will first develop this theory, and then apply it to our first car!"

The current Santana 2000 is just a remodeled car based on the Santana. Although the appearance has changed a lot, it is not a new product after all. Now, after their R&D center is officially established, they also need a new car. .

It is very important to develop a new car with this platform modular thinking. The first car will be an instant hit!

Qin Shaoyou nodded, although this is also a bluff, but for Volkswagen, a company known for its face-lifting, this kind of platform modular thinking is very important.

"Qin, what do you think about our first car?" Carl was very excited and had already started to discuss specific matters.

"This car is positioned on a compact car, that is, the length of the car is about [-] meters, which is about the same as our Santana. However, due to the design of the transverse engine, we can compress the length of the engine compartment and give the passenger compartment more space. Add more space." Qin Shaoyou said: "This can better cater to the preferences of customers, as for the overall design of the model."

Qin Shaoyou thought for a while, and then said: "There must be a clear, smooth, elegant car design style and a free and easy driving experience. Its target customers are those who value the quality of life, have a fighting spirit, are optimistic and enterprising, and treat work and life. A group of people who are very assertive in their lives. In terms of pricing, it is slightly lower than our Santana, so that the Santana is mainly for business, and the owner of this car is for personal consumption.”

Karl nodded again and again, agreeing with Qin Shaoyou's idea very much, he continued: "Qin, can you come to be our designer? We have already cooperated very happily in Santana 2000."

Qin Shaoyou has this ability. The shape of Santana 2000 is more atmospheric and smooth, which is a level higher than Santana. The SUV newly designed by Qin Shaoyou has a strong visual impact and attracts people's attention. Therefore, Karl wants to invite Qin Shaoyou continued to operate.

Qin Shaoyou smiled: "My friend, I still can't take care of it now. I have too many things at hand, but if you ask me to draw a design drawing, I can still help."

For a car, the shape design starts with a sketch. Qin Shaoyou drew a sketch easily.

"That's the only way to go. We can go through the formal process and pay you the design fee."

"The design fee is too outlandish, we are friends, but since it is business-to-business, then I will not be polite, just give 200 million, and we don't want more." Qin Shaoyou said very easy.

The purpose of bringing in General Motors is to suppress Volkswagen. However, it cannot make Volkswagen feel wronged. Therefore, it is also necessary to provide them with some benefits. In this way, the two sides check and balance each other, which is an officialdom left over from thousands of years of history. gem.

Qin Shaoyou has gotten closer to Karl, and he can also earn some extra money. If he draws a picture, he can get 200 million yuan. As for the picture, it doesn’t take much effort. Well.

This Lavida car has been scolded by countless people, saying that it is a special car, because Germany does not have it, and it is exclusively for the domestic market, so it has no original taste.

However, in the field of sedans, Lavida dominates the monthly and annual sales rankings all the year round, making other car companies envious.

What's wrong with not being authentic?What happened to the special offer?Good sales are the kingly way. Those cars boast that they have enough materials and how tall they are, but no one buys them, and they even end up delisted. Isn’t it because they are superior and don’t study the hobbies of Chinese people?

Now, if Volkswagen wants to establish a research and development center here, it should simply play a big game, engage in platform modularization, and develop domestic special vehicles, and finally usher in hot sales, which will make the Jetta in the north greedy.

Of course, this is only an idea at present, and it will take three to five years to realize it. After all, this is a car made from scratch.

For Qin Shaoyou, the first thing to do is to earn 200 million yuan.After drinking with Karl, Qin Shaoyou also returned to his home after sending this old friend back.

"Miao Miao, are you at home? It's really surprising." Qin Shaoyou said.

During this period of time, he had gotten used to the days when Xia Miaomiao was not around, and Xia Miaomiao and Huyamei were already a couple.

"Yeah, I don't want to come back either, but school is about to start." Xia Miaomiao said, "I haven't graduated yet, so I still have to focus on my studies. I can only go to Sister Mengyao's place to help on Sunday. .”

An unforgettable winter vacation has just passed, and the new semester will start soon, Xia Miaomiao still has to concentrate on her studies.

Qin Shaoyou's eyes were complicated: "That is to say, I won't be able to see you on Sundays from now on?"

"You can find me at the Automotive Research Institute."

"Oh, I will only be able to find Fifth Girl in the future."

"Fifth girl? Brother Shaoyou, you actually know other women?" Xia Miaomiao became anxious all of a sudden.

"That is, my fifth girl, who stays with me every day."

"You, you, you!" When Xia Miaomiao was completely excited, Qin Shaoyou stretched out his right hand: "See, this is my fifth girl."

"Hey, how can you do this?" Xia Miaomiao watched Qin Shaoyou's right hand slowly clenched, as if she understood, her face blushed.

"So, tonight..." A smile appeared on Qin Shaoyou's face: "Let Miss Wu take a rest, and you will replace her."

The next morning.

Qin Shaoyou drove the Qin SUV, carrying Xia Miaomiao, to the University of Science and Technology.Fortunately, in this era, there are not many private cars, so even if the university starts, there are not many cars on the roads outside, and most of them take public transportation.

The car drove into the campus in a big way, which attracted the amazement of countless people. Qin Shaoyou, who was driving the car, had once performed at a conference, so they recognized it quickly.

"This is Qin Gong. The car he drives is the Qin SUV designed by him!"

"It's so beautiful, I can drive one anytime."

"Wow, Qin Gongye!"

Countless eyes gathered, and Xia Miaomiao felt a little embarrassed.

"Okay, let's go here."

"The dormitory is already in front, let's stop in front."

"No, it's better to stay here, you can go back."

"Okay, then I'll send you something up."

"No need." Xia Miaomiao said, and she had already gone down with her handbag, but her walking posture was a little strange.

Qin Shaoyou watched Xia Miaomiao leave, just as he was about to leave, a voice came: "Qin Gong! You came just in time, go, go to my office."

"Professor Wang?" Qin Shaoyou was also overjoyed: "How about the thing I told you on the phone last time?"

"This is what I want to talk about, let's go, let's add up."

Entering Wang Xiaobo's office, Qin Shaoyou sat on a chair beside him: "The school leaders should have no objections?"

"Yes, of course the school leaders have no objections, but this requires a large investment of money! Our school does not have the strength." Wang Xiaobo said: "After all, processing a small amount of turbines in our laboratory and mass production in the factory Production is two concepts."

That's right, what Qin Shao lobbied for was the production of turbochargers.

The turbines on the engines used in the past were all produced in the laboratory by Wang Xiaobo with his own men, which is a product of scientific research.But now, when the Qin suv is launched and the localization of the new century sedan, the 1.6t engine will also be put into mass production, which requires the purchase of a large number of turbines.

Therefore, during the Chinese New Year, Qin Shaoyou called Wang Xiaobo and formally proposed to ask the school-run factory of the University of Science and Technology to produce turbines in large quantities and supply them to the automobile factory. This can be regarded as increasing the income of the school-run factory.This plan has been mentioned before, so it is said that it is a matter of course.

The school-run factory is also a vassal of many universities and even middle schools. The school-run factory of the University of Science and Technology has a history of decades.

Before the 60s, the school-run factories of the University of Science and Technology were simply four types of production activities: fitters, turners, welders, and carpenters, and they were simply ordinary workshops.Therefore, in February 1961, in order to meet the needs of teaching and scientific research, Cai Wanxing Machinery Factory and Changcheng Electrical Instrument Factory were merged into the University of Science and Technology.

On this basis, the University of Science and Technology established the Machinery Factory of the University of Science and Technology, the Radio Electronic Instrument Factory of the University of Science and Technology, and the Glass Instrument Factory of the University of Science and Technology.These factories have also developed prosperously.

Ordinarily, it is enough to hand over this product to their machinery factory for production, so what's the problem?

"Relevant departments have also conducted investigations, and believe that the turbocharger market has a good prospect, and we can launch it. However, if mass production is to be carried out, a large number of machinery and equipment must be purchased, a group of professional workers must be recruited, and a new production line must be set up. "Wang Xiaobo said: "It is estimated that at least 5000 million yuan will be invested. At present, the university can only collect 500 million yuan in funds, and the gap is too big."

Qin Shaoyou nodded. They wanted to do it, and they wanted to do something bigger, not only to produce the core impeller of the turbocharger, but also to produce other accessories, such as the turbine shaft, the volute, the impeller, the casing, the middle Body, floating bearing...their product is the whole turbocharger.

The investment is indeed not small.