251: Chapter 251 New Project: All Engines

"What is there to hide about this?" Wang Mengyang said confidently, "At minus 20 degrees, the capacity retention rate is 75%, far exceeding the industry average of 65%."

"What about the cycle life? Has that been compromised?"

At this moment, Zhao Tiesheng's focus was entirely on this battery.

"2,000 cycles with a capacity retention rate of around 90%."

Zhao Tiesheng put down the report and looked at Wang Mengyang, feeling a sudden impulse: Should he report this battery up the chain, and then...

"Can you tell me about the cost?"

Wang Mengyang hesitated for a moment and looked at Shen Fei. Shen Fei nodded.

"It's 20% lower than the industry average; we have a significant cost advantage."

Zhao Tiesheng took a deep breath.

Good stuff, really good stuff.

If the project his friend was researching used this kind of battery, wouldn't it be like adding wings to a tiger? Thinking of this, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

By then, they would definitely be able to give the United States a little surprise.

"Team Leader Zhao?" Wang Mengyang asked cautiously, "Is there a problem?"

Zhao Tiesheng quickly turned his head, looking at Wang Mengyang, Shen Fei, and every engineer in the workshop.

He said something that caught everyone off guard.

"This is the best new-energy vehicle factory I have ever seen—no, that goes for traditional factories as well."

Shen Fei nodded confidently; this evaluation was inevitable, after all, the money had been well spent.

"Your craftsmanship, equipment, and management are all far above national standards," Zhao Tiesheng said in an excited tone, "Especially the batteries."

"Your battery technology is a huge step above the national standard."

"Energy density, safety performance, cycle life—every single item has exceeded our expectations."

He looked at the battery report and made a decision in his heart.

The new energy policy had only been relaxed for a few years, and the industry was still in a phase of survival of the fittest.

To manufacture new energy vehicles, as long as the technology and capital were in place, one could apply for an independent manufacturing license for new energy vehicles.

As for the national standards, they only had basic requirements for now, and to promote technical competition, the government subsidies were also very generous.

Buying a pure electric car for a few tens of thousands of yuan was not a problem at all, which led to a problem: most new energy vehicle companies were just in it for the subsidies.

This was why Zhao Tiesheng had to strictly control things, but this could only plug one gap... Changing the situation was still very difficult.

Now, the emergence of Transsion gave him a glimmer of hope.

"General Manager Shen, after I go back, I will suggest that the authorities revise the national standards."

"The current national standards are too low and cannot keep up with technological development."

"Transsion's battery standards should serve as a reference for the new national standards and be linked to subsidies. I wonder what your thoughts are on this?"

This was, after all, a thankless task that would offend people. Once the new national standards came out, Transsion would certainly be ostracized by other companies...

"No problem."

"The new energy market is still too chaotic. Transsion entered this industry hoping to help it develop rapidly. Secretary Zhang has already discussed this with me."

"General Manager Shen, are you talking about the Shenzhen Party Secretary? Secretary Zhang?" one of the team members asked.

Shen Fei nodded.

At this moment, Zhao Tiesheng walked over and patted him.

"Old Zhang has taught a good son-in-law. Alright, I know your stance. I can't speak for other companies, but your subsidies will definitely not be lacking in the future."

"Build cars well, build them seriously, and don't engage in those crooked paths. And also, tell Old Zhang to work hard; being the Shenzhen Party Secretary is not his final destination."

Hearing this, Shen Fei immediately understood: connections plus one.

At the same time, he silently said to Old Zhang in his heart that with a son-in-law like him, Old Zhang was truly blessed.

Zhang Bin stood there, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Three days ago, he was still worried that Zhao Tiesheng would find some faults, and three days later, Zhao Tiesheng said he wanted to use their standards as the new national standards.

And now, they had actually become "connected people."

"Team Leader Zhao, what about our production qualifications..." Zhang Bin reminded him at the right moment.

"Qualified," Zhao Tiesheng extended his hand, "Congratulations, Transsion Auto has passed the production qualification inspection of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology."

Zhang Bin took his hand and shook it firmly three times.

"Thank you, Team Leader Zhao."

"Don't thank me," Zhao Tiesheng shook his head, "You achieved this yourselves. If your craftsmanship hadn't met the standards, even if Old Zhang or anyone else had asked, I wouldn't have given them the favor."

After the inspection, Zhao Tiesheng followed Shen Fei to his office.

"Little Shen, can I ask you a question?"

"Please ask..."

"You use such high standards when you make mobile phones, too."

Shen Fei didn't think twice and nodded directly: "When we make Smartphones, the standards are even higher than this."

"Oh, the standards in Africa aren't as high as here."

Zhao Tiesheng was stunned for a moment, then laughed. He didn't expect Shen Fei to admit to cost-cutting so openly, but it was normal for overseas factories to cut some corners.

After all, they didn't need such high-quality products.

"No wonder you were able to beat Samsung like that," Zhao Tiesheng said after drinking a cup of water, "By the way, coming here this time, the leadership asked me to tell you that the materials you provided last time played a key role in quite a few projects."

"But..."

Zhao Tiesheng looked at him again. Seeing Shen Fei's calm, unbothered expression, he didn't worry about confidentiality regulations anymore; after all, Transsion was already a member of this chain.

"It's just that we built a mock warship by the sea, but now we're missing a small aircraft."

"Cough, cough."

Shen Fei suddenly choked. Was this something he should be hearing? Was this something he was supposed to hear?

"Old Man Zhao, this isn't something a private enterprise like ours should be involved in, right? Besides, we build cars, specifically new energy vehicles. We don't even build engines?"

"This specialty doesn't even match."

Zhao Tiesheng looked at him with a smile. Shen Fei was indeed exactly as Zhang Shiqing had described; he was so slippery he was impossible to pin down.

But Old Zhang also said, the more he acts like this, the less they should let him off the hook; maybe he really has some good stuff in his hands.

"It matches! Look, they all need engines, right? Cars and small aircraft aren't that different. What we are lacking most right now is that engine."

"You guys research materials, so just tinker with it. If it works, it works."

After saying this, Zhao Tiesheng left the office like an old urchin.

Then he called his people and just left...

The people from Transsion downstairs looked curiously towards Shen Fei's direction, wondering what their boss had discussed.

...

That night, the news that they had passed the inspection with the highest standards in the entire country spread throughout the industry.

Some automotive bloggers on Weibo also started posting: "Transsion Auto has passed the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology inspection. Zhao Tiesheng personally said this is the best new-energy factory."

"Who is Zhao Tiesheng? The strictest father in the domestic automotive industry. Two companies have already been stuck on his watch this year, and six last year."

"What level must Transsion be at to pass on the first try?"

"It is said that Transsion's batteries gave him some ideas. Someone is going to be cursing their mother soon."

Meanwhile, the heads of other car companies, especially new energy vehicle companies, were all gritting their teeth, wishing they could tear Transsion Auto apart.

After all, Zhao Tiesheng hadn't even returned to the capital yet, and the relevant consultation draft had already been released.

This wasn't a consultation at all; it was clearly a notification...