Chapter 503 It's Not So Magical
In the conference room, Mao Zhichun was smiling and introducing the situation of the Volkswagen Latin American Company's inspection team to Zhao Guoyang.
"Brother Guoyang, there is something you may have guessed. 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. Aiton and others of Volkswagen Latin America, you also make an indelible contribution!"
When Mao Zhichun said this, the Minister of Technology Chen Bin nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, Researcher Zhao. The Chairman's words really come to the point."
"This time, with the launch of our 'New Santana', many of the design ideas were copied by copying the structural sketch you drew for us at that time."
Chen Bin sighed: "Although it is a structural sketch, Researcher Zhao's design ideas are definitely helpful, and it took us at least two months to avoid it."
When Chen Bin said this, Mao Zhichun felt a sigh in his heart.
In Chairman Mao’s mind, I was so lucky to know Zhao Guoyang, a young man.
Not only this time the launch of the "New Santana" model, this young researcher Zhao has played a key role in Songqi Group in many other aspects.
If Zhao Guoyang was willing to work in Songqi Group, Mao Zhichun would have even thought about it and would be fine to give him the title of technical vice president directly.
Unfortunately, Zhao Guoyang has long expressed his attitude towards this matter.
He would definitely not leave behind the Hongda Machinery Factory 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 humble to say a few words.
Speaking of which, he didn't take much effort to design this "new Santana" model, just a burst of inspiration.
As for the products jointly produced by Songqi Group and Volkswagen Latin American, what exactly will it look like when it was tried, Zhao Guoyang was also a little curious.
Chen Bin briefly introduced the cooperation with Volkswagen Latin American Company to Zhao Guoyang, and then stopped.
Sitting opposite him is Ayton, who is in charge of product development by Volkswagen Latin America.
After Chen Bin finished speaking, Ayton ordered a deputy director of the product development department to show everyone the already established conceptual map of the "New Santana" with pictures so that everyone can understand it.
Of course, Ayton's main focus was on Zhao State.
After hearing too many praises, he really wanted to see if this surprisingly skilled researcher Zhao, who has any different opinions on the product designed by his team.
Just as everyone was watching the pictures shown on the projector carefully, Ayton did not forget to introduce them.
He introduced confidently: "Chairman Mao, Mr. Zhao, this brand new Santana designed by our Volkswagen Latin American company is 70mm shorter than the old one, but the wheelbase is 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 that of ordinary cars, providing a good view."
"In addition, although the interior parts of the new model are made of low-cost hard plastic, they are neatly trimmed, with tight gaps and no odor."
"It's also done a good job in using space. There are a large number of storage compartments scattered in every corner, which is very convenient and convenient."
After a while, Ayton introduced: "In addition, our new Santana does not use our TSI+DSG, a popular star assembly, but uses the new EA108 series all-aluminum engine, which has a big change in power."
"This engine has two displacements: 1.4L and 1.6L, with a maximum power of 66kW and 81kW respectively. The emission standards and fuel economy have been comprehensively improved."
"The engine has returned to the timing belt design, and the timing belt life is twice as high as previous models, reducing the cost of later maintenance."
"The 6-speed automatic transmission shifts actively and has a small sense of jerk. Under normal circumstances, it is difficult for passengers in the car to perceive the sudden feeling caused by gear shifting..."
Listening to this bragging story by Ayton, Zhao Guoyang felt secretly amused.
After just a while, this person talked about it, 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 their Volkswagen company's new engine.
Speaking of which, in the memory of Zhao Guoyang before his rebirth, the EA108 series all-aluminum engine is still very famous.
This series of engines is the first engine to use a cylinder shutdown system on a four-cylinder engine, and has obvious advantages in improving fuel economy.
However, in the early 1990s, this EA108 series all-aluminum engine was just developed not long ago, and its stability and reliability had not yet reached its ideal state.
Under such circumstances, Ayton tried his best to launch this engine in the domestically produced "New Santana" model, and naturally he also had the purpose of using Songqi Group as a test product.
Seeing Mao Zhichun, Chen Bin and others looking confused and still applauding, Zhao Guoyang coughed and said, "Mr. Aiton, I still know something about this EA108 series all-aluminum engine. I'm afraid it's not as magical as you said, right?"
Zhao Guoyang said this in Germanic. When the beautiful translator wrote out Zhao Guoyang's words, the entire conference room suddenly became quiet.
Aiton obviously did not expect that Zhao Guoyang also knew the engine of his Volkswagen Group, and the smile on his face was a little stiff.
On the other hand, two other senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America, Fidris and Derek, were also surprised.
Aiton smiled embarrassedly and said reluctantly: "Mr. Zhao, our EA108 series all-aluminum engine is a new product developed last year. I wonder if you really know about this?"
Since he decided to start the speech, Zhao Guoyang certainly could not stop there.
He nodded calmly and said calmly: "Volkswagen Group's engine technology is very well-known worldwide."
"Many automobile companies have traces of imitating your company's products. As an industrial technician, I naturally have a certain understanding of this..."
Since he had dealt with Zhao Guoyang before, he was very clear about his personality and ability.
Therefore, after he said this, Ayton felt a sudden heart, knowing that the other party must have been talking nonsense.
However, when things reached this point, he could only hold on.
Thinking of this, Aiton squeezed out a smile and said, "Then, please ask Researcher Zhao to give a pertinent evaluation of the EA108 series all-aluminum engine of our Volkswagen Group!"
Zhao Guoyang said "hum" and nodded calmly: "In fact, compared with the engines used on the old Santana, this EA208 engine still has certain advantages."
"This series is the first engine to use a cylinder shutdown system on a four-cylinder engine, and has obvious advantages in improving fuel economy."
"One is electrospray and the other is direct injection, and the difference is really big."
Listening to Zhao Guoyang's talk, the three senior executives of Volkswagen Latin America Company's faces changed a little.
As for the middle-level cadres sitting in their lower heads, they were even more shocked to Zhao Guoyang.
Compared to the Germans' shock, the people from Songqi Group were surprised.
What was shocking was that the new engine technology proposed by the Germans actually had some unknown things in it; what was happy was that Researcher Zhao, who had always helped the company, once again stood up and spoke out for justice.
Everyone was thinking about it, but the conference room seemed extremely quiet.
Everyone was holding their breath and preparing to listen to Zhao Guoyang's next story.
Looking at the gaze of everyone calmly, Zhao Guoyang raised his hand and gestured: "Mr. Aiton, if I guess correctly the production platform of the EA108 series all-aluminum engine at your company headquarters, it should be a modular MQB platform with horizontal engines, right?"
Aidon was stunned when he heard this, and his eyes looked at Zhao Guoyang with extremely complicated eyes.
Seeing that this person agreed to his own statement, Zhao Guoyang continued to speak out: "As far as I know, the MQB platform adopts a large number of lightweight technologies, so that the series of vehicles it supports can greatly reduce the weight of the vehicle while ensuring comfort and safety, and also save consumers fuel consumption costs."
After Zhao Guoyang's story, Ayton completely gave up.
Needless to say, the other party was able to say the name of its own Volkswagen company, which must have had a very in-depth study of its own engine.
Thinking of this, Ayton had to speak hypocritically: "I admire you, admire you, 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 subject: "But, what Mr. Zhao just said is the advantages of our EA108 series all-aluminum engine."
"Since they are all advantages, why did Mr. Zhao have any intention of questioning our engine before?"
When Aiton said this, the people from Songqi Group in the conference room looked at Zhao Guoyang with anticipation, hoping to get his detailed explanation.
Faced with Ayton's sharp problem, Zhao Guoyang didn't care at all.
He said "Hmm": "Mr. Aidon, don't be impatient, listen to me and you!"
"Actually, as far as this engine itself is concerned, it will definitely improve the basic technical structure compared to your Volkswagen's old electric injection engine. Of course, I will not deny this."
"However, some of its potential flaws have to attract our attention!"
"Fault?" Hearing these two words, Ayton's face turned pale, and he obviously thought of something.
Chapter completed!