Chapter 108 Engine Planning
At the headquarters of Kaida Automobile Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and the president's office, Ge Dajun was lying comfortably on the boss' chair, listening to the report of the deputy general manager Fang Jing.
"Since this month, Xinsheng has almost cut off only one-third of its parts business. Now they only make camshafts and crankshafts. By the way, they are preparing for the production of engine cylinder blocks recently."
"Yeah." Ge Dajun closed his eyes and snorted, "That young man wants to fight me, it's too tender!"
"Now we cut off his right-hand man and let their business shrink. Then we will ask for cooperation to see if he agrees!"
"We need to make a noise and say that the market prices of relevant engine parts may also fall, so give them some pressure."
"Okay, I'll have someone go and do it right away." Fang Jing nodded.
A week later, Du Mingxuan, at Xinsheng Machinery Industry Laboratory, was discussing the research and development direction of economical automobile engines with a group of R&D personnel.
"It is easier to develop engines with a displacement of 1.3 to 1.5L. It is more in line with the National Development and Reform Commission's requirements for automobile environmental protection and energy conservation." Zhu Zhixin suggested, "As our first engine product, I think it is best to develop based on this displacement as the standard."
"The 1.6L standard is better! It is best to add turbocharger technology to make a 1.6T engine." Du Mingxuan said, "I read the engine market report and the standard engine market is relatively broad."
The 1.3L mentioned by Zhu Zhixin refers to the engine's natural aspiration volume; while the 1.6T mentioned by Du Mingxuan is a turbocharged engine with a turbocharger installed on a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine, which has stronger power.
There are many important parameters of the engine, such as maximum power, maximum torque, maximum torque speed, etc.
But these are all later stories. When developing a product, the first thing you should look at is the market.
The gold displacement sold by the engine is 1.6L displacement, because it is in the "watershed" between economical cars and mid-seaters, and both the largest market categories require it! Therefore, this displacement engine is popular among manufacturers, markets and consumers.
There are too many competitors for the 1.6L displacement engine, and all types of technologies are almost the same. It is difficult to enter the market at this time, so Du Mingxuan proposed to add turbocharger technology. In the field of turbocharger, many manufacturers have not yet mature technology, and they just took the opportunity to open up the market.
As for engines with larger displacement and higher power, Du Mingxuan does not need to make it for the time being. After all, who can make such a great engine? Only supercars can afford it. However, companies that can produce supercars have their own engine technology and will not buy engines from a small factory. Unless they can build their own cars, Du Mingxuan can have such a product born.
"What Mr. Du said makes sense, but considering the R&D conditions and market competition, I think the low-displacement engine with low fuel consumption is the most suitable for us." Other researchers also agreed with Zhu Zhixin's point of view.
"And Mr. Du, I want to explain it one thing." Zhu Zhixin reminded, "Kata Automobile Manufacturing Company's main product is the 1.6L car engine. Several car brands have purchased their engines. They have also studied the 1.6T turbocharged engine and have launched a relatively popular product. If we compete with them in this position, we will inevitably be at a disadvantage."
When Du Mingxuan heard this reason, he smiled without saying a word. What he wanted was this effect, he wanted to compete with Kaida, and within the other party's largest market scope.
"I support Mr. Du's decision." Du Que spoke. Although he talked little, no one in the laboratory did not admire him. No one in the laboratory was impressed by Du Que's professional knowledge. He usually called the chief engineer when he met him.
Naturally, there was no objection next. Both the boss and the chief engineer decided, and the others could just follow the plan.
The automotive engine to be developed by Xinsheng Machinery Industry Laboratory is an engine with a standard 1.6L gold displacement, and a 1.6T turbocharged engine has also been developed.
What they want to achieve is to make the engine perform the best at the same displacement, with lower fuel consumption, stronger power, better safety, lower failure rate, and lower cost.
After arranging these things, Du Mingxuan received another call from Ge Dajun.
"Brother Du, it's been a few days since I parted last time." Ge Dajun said something that seemed close, "Brother Du is so happy recently?"
"Okay, Mr. Ge is so busy. You should have something to do when calling me, right?" Du Mingxuan was too lazy to talk nonsense to him and asked directly.
"Haha, Brother Du's temper is still so straight." Ge Dajun laughed twice and said, "I have nothing else to do. I just had a meal last time and felt that I was still not satisfied. Otherwise, let's find some time to make an appointment? Or I will change my place this time!"
"No, I'm very busy recently." Since Ge Dajun's intention was discovered, he would not waste his time at dinner parties anymore.
"Be more busy, if you are busy, it means your business is good! Congratulations to Brother Du!" Ge Dajun said hypocritically, "I haven't had a good time recently! The price of auto parts has been falling, and the profits of the decline are gone! The market is not good! We Kaida can still hold on, but your small factory will be in trouble. I heard that your business has shrunk a lot? Do you want to help?"
Du Mingxuan heard it, this is a cat crying rat - it's fake compassion!
Ge Dajun continued: "How is it? Have you considered what I said last time? I have made all my plans. Let's work together to conquer the world and make money!"
"If you are worried about the risks, brother will suffer a little more, and you can say as much as you want! Just those technologies, 300 million or 500 million, you can get it at your disposal!"
"I'll just say that if I missed this village, there would be no store. In the future, it would be difficult to sell these technologies again!"
"You really miss you!" Du Mingxuan said with a low smile, "But I have no plans to sell it. I want to buy some things, and we also want to make car engines. If you are willing, you might as well send a few technicians to guide you?"
On the other end of the phone, Ge Dajun showed a sneering expression. This kid is so hard that he actually wants to make an engine? Do they have that strength?
"Haha, it's easy to say." After Ge Dajun said that, he found an excuse and hung up the phone.
"Mr. Ge, how about it?" asked Deputy General Fang Jing next to Ge Dajun.
"This kid is stubborn! He actually wants to compete with us for the market!" A hint of cruelty appeared in Ge Dajun's eyes, "I could make Xinsheng bankrupt back then, but I still can now!"
"Have you arranged everything?" he asked Fang Jing.
Chapter completed!