Chapter 491 Not optimistic
The North American International Auto Show is worthy of being a grand event for car enthusiasts.
All the major booths were crowded with reporters and visitors, and various automobile brands also displayed the latest models of various famous cars.
Of course, in Li Yuan's eyes, these "latest models" are almost obsolete models.
This is not even a classic car. At least a classic car still has feelings, right?
The most advanced models of this era have neither radar ranging nor integrated central control systems, let alone automatic navigation and assisted driving technologies. Looking at it from the perspective of more than ten years later, they just have a car logo and an iron box.
That’s all. Not as good as a dazzling array of car model ladies. Ahem.
But what is interesting is that it is these "advanced" fuel vehicles that occupy the best position and the largest area of the exhibition.
As for new energy vehicles? Except for Toyota's hybrid and other concept cars, they are basically arranged in open spaces on the edge of the periphery.
Yes! The kind that can’t even enter the exhibition hall.
What's even more interesting is that Li Yuan saw the Tesla booth next door to Qinglong Automobile. There were also very few people visiting, and the few staff members were equally gloomy. He was an old acquaintance of Qinglong Automobile.
Also, even BMW Group and Musk have not invested yet. Tesla has already run out of funds, and they don’t know how long they can survive.
Out of curiosity, Li Yuan and Jiang Qingqing took the initiative to come forward and chat with them: "Hi, how is your Tesla's research and development situation?"
Seeing that the staff member immediately became excited, Li Yuan quickly explained: "Don't get me wrong, I am the boss of Qinglong Automobile nearby. I just came here to learn about the situation in North America."
The man couldn't help but laugh: "Is this the Qinglong car developed in China? It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Haha, me too. But it seems that we have all encountered difficulties."
The staff member laughed loudly: "I have always believed that there should be a market for electric vehicles to survive in the future."
"Your situation is too small." Li Yuan half-joked, "It should be that electric vehicles should lead the automobile market."
"Ah? Are you so optimistic?" Even the staff member was very surprised. For them, being able to survive and replace a very small part of the automobile market is already a blessing from God.
"hehe."
"Sir, I have also visited your Qinglong Automobile and found that you...well, you still have your own characteristics in terms of technology..."
"It should be a little behind your Tesla, right?"
"Uh... it's better to be subtle! I believe in our leading position in the field of electric vehicles. But some of your designs are very interesting, and I would like to ask..."
"This is what we think about. If compared with fuel vehicles, electric vehicles have..."
"That's right! This has given us inspiration, maybe we can apply it soon..."
"The key is power. In electric vehicles..."
"So what do you want to solve the charging problem?"
"We will use charging piles. The project team has been established..."
"..."
During this period, when the electric vehicle industry is still working together to keep warm, everyone will not be careful about themselves, and there will still be some technical exchanges.
Therefore, except for some key technologies, other technologies will be shared.
Let’s solve the problem of survival together first! Don’t worry about intrigues at all.
Therefore, the communication was very pleasant. Soon, even the technical staff of the two companies joined in and left their contact information.
But at this moment, a "boom" was heard.
I saw the boss of a well-known car brand, followed by a large group of subordinates and reporters, who came to the "niche car" exhibition area to inspect.
The Tesla staff was in great spirits: "Li, it's nice to talk to you. I'm sorry, I won't say more now, Mr. Lun Lang will be here soon."
Li Yuan smiled slightly and nodded understandingly. If he could be favored by Mr. Lun Lang, maybe Tesla could get a capital injection and regain its vitality...right?
But... your Mr. Right is not here?
Of course, Tesla was full of expectations, but Mr. Lun Lang was just watching the show.
At such an exhibition, senior executives will generally inspect the area to see if any new technologies have emerged and whether they will lead a new automotive trend.
However, such a situation is difficult to happen. Cars have been invented for more than a hundred years. What kind of new technology has not emerged? It has almost been thoroughly figured out by engineers of all generations.
In this era, many people still have not discovered the changes brought about by the emergence of the Internet. It has completely turned into a disruptive technology.
For example, more and more electronic systems are used, and they account for more and more of the cost of the entire machine. Cars have slowly changed from the engine as the king to the chip as the king. In fact, they have become two completely different systems.
machine.
Therefore, after a few glances, Mr. Lun Lang showed no interest and passed directly by Tesla's booth. It wasn't until he saw the Qinglong booth that he paused for a moment: "Oh? Is it an electric car made in China?
?Are you from Hong Kong? Or from Wanwan?"
There is no doubt that this question is mostly based on curiosity. China has always been a desert in the automotive field, and only Hong Kong and Taiwan's technology has some possibilities. But no matter where it is, how can it compare with developed countries like Europe and the United States?
Seeing someone interested, the staff of Qinglong Automobile immediately came forward: "We are an automobile manufacturer in mainland China, specializing in the development of various types of pure electric vehicles..."
"Pfft!"
Lun Lang and the entourage behind him suddenly became happy: "Sorry, I have no other intention. I hope you will have a good memory at the exhibition! Haha."
After saying this, the group didn't bother to stay any longer and left quickly.
According to the current concept, even if environmental protection factors are taken into account, biofuels and hybrid electric power are king. And pure electric power...? Do you think that the engineers of our big brands are all eating grass?
If it hadn’t been proven through rigorous demonstration that pure electric power is completely impossible, how could your small company get the chance? Or is it the kind of no-name small company from China whose name I’ve never heard of?
Although she didn't understand English, Jiang Qingqing was still able to judge Lun Lang's expression. She was a little worried: "Yuanzi, this person doesn't seem to be optimistic about your electric car?"
Li Yuan was also amused: "It doesn't matter, he will be slapped in the face soon."
"Really? I think that person seems to have a lot of status, right?"
Chapter completed!