King of Industry

  Chapter 537 It's not so magical

  In the conference room, Mao Zhichun was smiling and introducing the situation of the investigation group of Volkswagen Latin America to Zhao Guoyang.

   "Brother Guoyang, you may have guessed something. The design of the 'New Santana' model we cooperated with Volkswagen Latin America has been completed and has entered the trial production stage."

   "It should be said that this time our new model can be launched so quickly, in addition to thanking Mr. Ayton from Volkswagen Latin America, and you, brother Guoyang, also owe a lot to you!"

  When Mao Zhichun said this, Chen Bin, the technical director, nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Researcher Zhao. The chairman's words really hit the point."

   "This time, for the launch of our 'New Santana', many design ideas are copied from the structural sketch you drew for us at that time."

  Chen Bin sighed and said: "Although it is a structural sketch, Researcher Zhao's design ideas are definitely a great help, saving us at least two months of time."

  When Chen Bin said this, Mao Zhichun was filled with emotion.

  In the mind of Chairman Mao, he and Songqi Group are very lucky to know Zhao Guoyang, a young man.

   Not only the launch of the "New Santana" model this time, the young researcher Zhao has played a key role in many other aspects for Songqi Group.

  If Zhao Guoyang was willing to let go and come to work in Songqi Group, Mao Zhichun had even thought about it a long time ago, and it would be no problem to directly give him the title of vice president of technology.

   It's a pity that Zhao Guoyang has already expressed his attitude towards this matter.

  He definitely won't leave that Hongda Machinery Factory behind and come to work at Songqi Group.

   Just when Chairman Mao was secretly regretting Zhao Guoyang's decision, on the other hand, Zhao Guoyang's gratitude to Chen Bin was of course a few words of humility.

  Speaking of which, he didn't spend much effort on the design of this "New Santana" model, it was just a burst of inspiration.

  As for the products jointly produced by Songqi Group and Volkswagen Latin America, Zhao Guoyang was also a little curious about what the trial production would look like.

  Chen Bin opened his mouth to briefly introduce Zhao Guoyang's cooperation with Volkswagen Latin America, and then stopped.

   Sitting opposite him is Ayton, who is in charge of product development at Volkswagen Latin America.

  After Chen Bin finished speaking, Ayton ordered a deputy director of the product development department under him to show everyone the concept map of the finalized "New Santana" with pictures, so that everyone can have a better understanding.

  Of course, Ayton's main focus is still on Zhao Guo.

  After hearing too many compliments, he really wanted to see if the surprisingly high-level researcher Zhao had any different views on the product designed by his team.

   While everyone was seriously watching the pictures printed on the projector, Ayton did not forget to introduce them.

  He introduced confidently: "Chairman Mao, Mr. Zhao, this new Santana designed by Volkswagen Latin America is 70mm shorter in length than the old model, but the wheelbase has increased by 55mm."

   "In this way, there is a good margin above the heads of front and rear passengers, and the rear window glass is larger than ordinary cars, providing a good view."

   "In addition, although the interior parts of the new model are made of relatively low-cost hard plastic, they are neatly trimmed, with tight gaps and no peculiar smell."

   "In terms of space utilization, it has also done a good job. A large number of storage compartments are scattered in every corner, which is very convenient and smooth."

After a pause, Ayton introduced again: "In addition, our new Santana did not use our TSI+DSG, the popular star assembly, but a brand-new EA108 series all-aluminum engine. , there is a big change."

   "This engine has two displacements of 1.4L and 1.6L, and the maximum power is 66kW and 81kW respectively. The emission standards and fuel economy have been improved."

   "The engine returns to the design of the timing belt, and the service life of the timing belt is doubled compared with previous models, which reduces the maintenance cost in the later period."

   "The 6-speed automatic transmission shifts aggressively, with little frustration. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult for passengers in the car to feel the suddenness caused by shifting..."

  Listening to Ayton's boastful narration, Zhao Guoyang was secretly amused.

   This person just spoke for a short while, and he basically understood the core purpose of the other party's design of this "New Santana".

   Needless to say, this Ayton is building momentum for this new engine from Volkswagen.

  Speaking of which, in the memory of Zhao Guoyang before his rebirth, the EA108 series all-aluminum engines were still very famous.

  This series of engines is the first engine that adopts a cylinder closing system on a four-cylinder engine, which has obvious advantages in improving fuel economy.

  However, in the early 1990s, this EA108 series all-aluminum engine was just developed, and its stability and reliability had not yet reached the ideal state.

  Under such circumstances, Ayton tried its best to launch this engine in the domestic "New Santana" model, and naturally also had the purpose of using Songqi Group as a test product.

Seeing that Mao Zhichun, Chen Bin and others were still clapping and applauding with ignorance on their faces, Zhao Guoyang coughed and said, "Mr. Ayton, I still know something about this EA108 series all-aluminum engine. It's not as amazing as you said, is it?"

   Zhao Guoyang said this sentence in Germanic. When the beautiful translator interpreted Zhao Guoyang's words, the entire conference room fell silent for a moment.

   Ayton obviously didn't expect that Zhao Guoyang also knew about the engines of his own Volkswagen Group, so the smile on his face was a little stiff at the moment.

   On the other side, Fidelis and Derek, the other two senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America, were also surprised.

Ayton smiled sarcastically, and reluctantly said: "Mr. Zhao, our EA108 series all-aluminum engine is a new product developed by the Engine Division at the headquarters just last year. I don't know if you really understand it. Woolen cloth?"

  Since he decided to speak up, Zhao Guoyang certainly couldn't stop there.

  He nodded calmly, and said calmly: "Volkswagen Group's engine technology is very well-known around the world."

   "The engines of many automobile companies have traces of imitating your company's products. As an industrial technician, I naturally have a certain understanding of this..."

  Because I have dealt with Zhao Guoyang before, I am very clear about his own character and ability.

  So after he said these words, Ayton felt a sudden in his heart, knowing that the other party must not be talking about it.

  However, when things got to this point, he could only hold on.

  Thinking of this, Ayton squeezed out a smile and said: "Then, please ask Researcher Zhao to give a pertinent evaluation of this EA108 series all-aluminum engine of our Volkswagen Group!"

  Zhao Guoyang let out a "huh", nodded and said calmly: "In fact, compared with the engine used in the old Santana, this EA208 engine still has certain advantages."

   "This series is the first engine to adopt a cylinder shutdown system on a four-cylinder engine, which has obvious advantages in improving fuel economy."

  “One is EFI, the other is direct injection, the difference is really big.”

  Listening to Zhao Guoyang's eloquent talk, the expressions of the three senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America all changed.

  As for the middle-level cadres sitting next to them, they were even more shocked by Zhao Guoyang.

  Compared to the amazement of the Germans, the people of Songqi Group were full of surprises.

  Surprised, the new engine technology proposed by the Germans has some unknown things in it; happy, Researcher Zhao, who has been helping the company a lot, once again stood up and spoke out.

  Everyone had various thoughts in their hearts, but the meeting room seemed extremely quiet.

  Everyone is holding their breath, ready to listen to Zhao Guoyang's next narration.

Looking at the gazes of the crowd calmly, Zhao Guoyang raised his hand and said: "Mr. Ayton, as for the production platform of this EA108 series all-aluminum engine in your company's headquarters, if I guess correctly, it should be a horizontal engine. MQB platform with engine modularization?"

   Ayton was taken aback when he heard the words, and looked at Zhao Guoyang with extremely complicated eyes.

Seeing that this person acquiesced to his own statement, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak on his own: "As far as I know, the MQB platform adopts a lot of lightweight technologies, so that the series of vehicles it supports can ensure comfort and safety. Under the premise of the vehicle, the weight of the vehicle can be greatly reduced, and it also saves fuel consumption costs for consumers."

  After Zhao Guoyang's narration, Ayton has completely given up.

   Needless to say, the other party was able to name the "MQB platform" of its own Volkswagen company, which must be because of its in-depth research on its own engine.

Thinking about this, Ayton had no choice but to say hypocritically: "I admire, I admire, Mr. Zhao has a deep understanding of the engine technology of our Volkswagen Group, even I, the technical manager in charge of product development, feel a little ashamed... "

   Speaking of this, Ayton changed the topic: "It's just that what Mr. Zhao just said is the advantages of our EA108 series all-aluminum engine."

   "Since they are all advantages, why did Mr. Zhao question our engine before?"

  After Ayton said this, people from Songqi Group in the conference room looked at Zhao Guoyang expectantly, hoping to get his detailed explanation.

   Facing Ayton's sharp question, Zhao Guoyang didn't care at all.

  He said with a "huh": "Mr. Ayton, don't be impatient, listen to me and you slowly!"

   "Actually, as far as this engine itself is concerned, its basic technical structure is definitely improved compared with your Volkswagen's old EFI engine. Of course, I will not deny this."

   "However, some of its potential defects have to attract our attention!"

   "Defect?" Hearing these two words, Ayton's face turned pale, obviously thinking of something.

  Fidelis and Derek beside him also tensed up...

  (end of this chapter)