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Regarding the future pricing of EF1, Hao Qiang has not yet made up his mind.

This is not just a simple numbers game, but requires finding a delicate balance between technological investment, market positioning and consumer acceptance.

Anyway, he certainly wouldn't cheat the poor.

But he didn't want this technology to be exclusive to a few elites.

The meaning of innovation is not to show off, but to popularize.

In any case, this car will definitely not be cheap, after all, it incorporates a lot of cutting-edge technology.

But at the same time, it cannot be set too high, otherwise it will lose market competitiveness.

In fact, for Hao Qiang, developing EF1 is not just about launching a new car.

This is an important part of the group's future technological layout.

Through this vehicle, the company can integrate and verify a number of cutting-edge technologies: intelligent flight control system, balancing technology, vertical take-off and landing, new electric power drive, lightweight material application, etc.

Even if the final sales volume falls short of expectations, its technological spillover effect will lay a solid foundation for the company's future technological development.

After Hao Qiang decided to develop this car, he explained the design concept of this car clearly: to break through the terrain limitations of traditional cars and provide ultimate maneuverability and safety; in specific scenarios, to provide users with travel solutions that surpass traditional cars.

“The EF1 project is now officially launched!

This isn't just a product; it's a technological breakthrough and a conceptual innovation." Finally, Hao Qiang gave the team the project and assigned them tasks.

The design team began to record every detail, sketches, parameters, and technical routes, and implemented them one by one.

Of course, Hao Qiang uploaded the technical information to the server, and relevant personnel can open the corresponding technical information.

EF1 has four key technical difficulties: intelligent flight control system, electric propeller drive, lightweight body design and safety emergency mechanism.

This will be a difficult project lasting at least a year and requires collaboration across departments and fields.

With the official launch of the project, the entire conference room was filled with an indescribable excitement and anticipation.

Everyone realized they might be witnessing a landmark moment for the auto industry.

For the next three days,

The scientific research team is immersed in complex technical data.

Hao Qiang appears in the automobile company's laboratory almost every day, patiently answering questions from team members and pointing out the direction for the project team.

Friday, January 12th.

This day marked the beginning of a new stage in the project. Hao Qiang no longer went to the automobile company's laboratory, and the next work depended on the technical team.

In the future, he will inspect and guide projects regularly every month from a more macro perspective.

Today, he supervises and is responsible for four scientific research projects at the same time: the mobile processor White Tiger 835, the 7nm EBL lithography machine, the Future No. 1 supercomputer, and the flying car EF1.

Each of the four projects represents the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, and each has the potential to change the industrial ecology.

Monday, October 12.

Hao Qiang appeared in the technology research and development department of Galaxy New Energy Company.

This is a new energy enterprise with strong technical strength, and its industrial layout has become an industry benchmark.

The company currently has two major production bases:

First, the lithium battery factory in Yuecheng:

With an annual production capacity of approximately 5GWh, it is the company's earliest production base. In addition to being responsible for the production of lithium batteries for electric motorcycles, it is also responsible for the production of lithium batteries for other purposes such as electric bicycles, electric motorcycles, drones, high-end power tools, etc.

The production of automotive lithium batteries has been moved to the Pengcheng factory.

Second, Pengcheng Headquarters:

Phase I Project:

The annual production capacity is about 40GWh, the factory covers an area of ​​400 acres, and the actual investment is about 80 billion yuan.

Phase II project (put into use at the beginning of this year): annual production capacity is about 60GWh, the factory covers an area of ​​600 acres, and the actual investment is about 110 billion yuan.

The three factories have a total of approximately 10000 employees, including approximately 700 technical and R&D personnel (including approximately 400 on-site technical support personnel).

Of the 300-person R&D structure, the new battery R&D team has about 100 people, and the other 200 are in the production line technology R&D team.

The annual production capacity is approximately 105GWh, and the annual output value is approximately 1100 billion yuan.

Today's meeting brings together the core forces in new battery research and development.

Hao Qiang stood in the center of the conference room, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning every scientific research elite present.

The air was filled with a tense and expectant atmosphere, as if the prelude to a major scientific and technological breakthrough was about to begin.

He said in a steady voice: "Everyone, I have called you here today to announce a major scientific research task.

This mission could change the landscape of our entire industry and even influence the future direction of global energy technology.”

The atmosphere in the conference room froze instantly, and everyone's attention was focused on Hao Qiang, very curious.

"First," Hao Qiang continued, "our ongoing NCM811 optimization work needs to be paused."

Three years ago, the super ternary lithium battery NCM811 had been mass-produced, but Hao Qiang asked them to continue optimizing it.

In these three years, NCM811 has not seen any substantial improvement.

It just means that the R&D personnel have fully mastered the technology of ternary lithium batteries, and the NCM811 mass production technology is very mature.

“I know this decision may be confusing to some.

The energy density of NCM811 has reached its limit. In my opinion, there will be no major breakthroughs in the next twenty years at least. We cannot enter a dead end.

When doing research and development, you must step out of your scientific research comfort zone and find new directions.

Of course, new research directions are very risky. If you go in the wrong direction, you might waste years without any results. ” Hao Qiang went on to explain.

"For other ongoing scientific research tasks, if they are not particularly urgent, please put them on hold for now." Hao Qiang added, "I will give you a week to sort out the work at hand, complete the handover, or organize the materials so that when you restart, you can still remember where you were before.

This week is also a time for everyone to adjust their mindset, because the challenges ahead will be unprecedented."

The atmosphere in the conference room became more solemn, and everyone was guessing what the upcoming task would be.

Hao Qiang paused for a moment, then announced in an almost solemn tone: "Next, we are going to develop a groundbreaking lithium battery product.

This is not a simple technological upgrade or performance optimization, but a complete revolution.

Our goal is to create a fundamentally new battery technology that will redefine the concept of energy storage.

Energy density can even reach 5000Wh/kg!"

These words exploded in the conference room like a bombshell.

The researchers looked at each other, with shock and excitement in their eyes.

So awesome!

Some researchers began to speculate, could it be a lithium-air battery or a nanostructured lithium battery?

Either way, the technical challenges are enormous.

The theoretical energy density of lithium-air batteries is as high as 3000Wh/kg, making it the battery system with the highest known energy density.

The energy density mentioned by the chairman is also very close.

No one dared to ask questions, waiting for the chairman to reveal the answer.

"Of course, reaching 5000Wh/kg is extremely difficult. Our first step is to develop an energy density of 1500Wh/kg, which would be a groundbreaking breakthrough!" Hao Qiang continued, "It is a solid-state lithium metal battery!"

As soon as the words were spoken, many R&D personnel were very confused.

Solid-state lithium metal batteries?

This sounds more like a fantasy product of science fiction than a technology that can be realized in reality.

Dr. Tang Shaojun, the deputy team leader, is one of the most senior experts in the company's technical team.

He obviously had doubts about Hao Qiang's declaration.

He raised his hand, and Hao Qiang motioned for him to continue. Tang Shaojun asked cautiously, "Chairman, I'm sorry to interrupt. The technical difficulties faced by solid-state lithium metal batteries are extremely severe.

I have three key questions:

First of all, how to solve the problem of unstable solid-phase electrolyte interface layer easily formed at the interface between lithium metal and solid electrolyte?

This is a fundamental materials science problem.

Secondly, during the charging and discharging process, lithium metal is very likely to form dendrites.

These lithium dendrites can penetrate the solid electrolyte and directly cause the battery to short circuit. This problem seems to have no solution.

Finally, poor interface contact will lead to increased internal resistance of the battery.

This situation will not only reduce battery performance, but also seriously affect the battery life."

Tang Shaojun's three questions were sharp and professional, instantly pointing out the most difficult technical obstacles in the research and development of solid-state lithium metal batteries.

Many researchers in the conference room were confused, but they could all feel the technical depth of these issues.

Some scientific researchers understand the meaning of each professional term, but when they are put together, they really can't understand it.

After listening to this, Hao Qiang smiled mysteriously: "Dr. Tang, the fact that you can raise these three questions shows that you have done in-depth research and thinking on solid-state lithium batteries.

From the perspective of traditional technology, these three problems are indeed like an insurmountable wall."

He paused, his eyes becoming penetrating: “However, technological innovation has never been about following the rules, but requires instant inspiration that breaks through conventional thinking.

Just over a year ago, a possible solution occurred to me.

This inspiration still requires the joint efforts of all of us to turn it into reality.”

Hao Qiang's tone became more determined: "If we can succeed, this will not only be a technological breakthrough.

This will mean a revolutionary leap in energy storage technology, and a complete transformation in areas such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and mobile electronic devices!"

After he said this, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly became exciting.

Chairman, you have always been able to create miracles.

The company's NCM811 was originally proposed by him.