Chapter 152 Official launch(1/2)
For smart cars with driverless technology, the higher the speed, the more difficult it is to ensure their stability, and the higher the probability of accidents.
Moving the press conference to the highway will allow Xingyuan smart cars to reach higher speeds.
This can better demonstrate the power of driverless mode.
After all, the audience's eyes are sharp, and they can distinguish the difference in overall performance between the two cars. What's more, although Tesla's previous press conference broadcast the actual driving process, it was on urban roads, and the driving speed was very limited.
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However, after Jia Zhongjie heard Xu Lei's proposal, he seemed a little stunned.
"Move to the highway?"
After repeating the sentence in a low voice, a large number of thoughts flashed through his mind as his mind was running rapidly.
Thinking about the feasibility of this proposal.
Normal new product launches are mainly held at venues or racetracks.
At least this way you can keep all emergencies under your control.
If you really run to a place like the highway, then no matter what happens, it is possible.
In addition to being difficult to deal with in time, it will also have an impact on our own products. I have to say that this is a very bold approach.
But on the other hand, this proposal is really gimmicky and can stir up the nerves of users.
Just as Jia Zhongjie was thinking about it, Wang Dawen next to him suddenly said: "Mr. Xu, I think this solution is feasible. Our Xingyuan smart car can withstand any test."
Jia Zhongjie was still a little hesitant at first, but after hearing Wang Dawen's words, he immediately made a decision secretly.
As soon as Wang Dawen finished speaking, he took over the conversation and said: "Mr. Xu, leave this matter to me. I will immediately communicate with the relevant departments to choose a suitable expressway."
"Well, just go ahead and do it."
Seeing that both of them agreed to his proposal, Xu Lei naturally said nothing more and finally just nodded in response.
Then the two of them immediately turned around and exited the office.
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Since the specific time of the press conference is initially set for next week, Jia Zhongjie and Wang Dawen do not want to continue to delay the time.
Previously, Tesla used public opinion to discredit the driverless mode of Xingyuan Smart Car. Although netizens did not believe this, in their view, this was also a shame.
So both of them were holding back some energy in their hearts.
If we want to seize the time to put the Xingyuan smart car on the market, we will use the most realistic user reactions to slap Tesla in the face.
Let them know that domestic high-end new energy vehicles are not so bad.
So under this situation, Jia Zhongjie and Wang Dawen did not waste any time. Instead, they worked together to quickly resolve the specific preparations for the use rights of a certain section of the highway and the press conference.
Friday, March 18, 2022.
Today is definitely an extremely happy and exciting day for users who want to buy new energy vehicles.
Because Xingyuan smart car is finally officially launched.
Ten o'clock in the morning.
The press conference has not officially started yet, and a large number of users have already crowded into the live broadcast room.
Barrages were posted one after another.
"Coming."
"I have finally waited for this day."
"Already ready to order."
"Put your words here, as long as the price is cheaper than Tesla's, I will pay immediately."
"Warm reminder, whoever buys this car will regret it."
“Trus’ trolls, please don’t mess around with the rhythm in the live broadcast room.”
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And at the same time.
On a certain highway section in Binjiang City, a white Xingyuan smart car was parked here.
However, it is worth mentioning that there is nothing in the entire car except for the camera installed in the front row.
Not to mention the passengers.
It can be said that if there were no public vehicles on this section of the highway for the time being, I would probably have called the relevant departments to report it as an accident vehicle.
When the scene shifted to the venue of Longfor High-tech Park, Wang Dawen and Jia Zhongjie were already standing on the podium.
Yes.
Xu Lei did not serve as the keynote speaker at the press conference.
He directly handed over this task to Jia Zhongjie and Wang Dawen, who were jointly responsible for it.
Mainly for the design and development of Xingyuan smart cars, Xu Lei did not personally participate in it. Most of it was done by Wang Dawen and relevant personnel in the research center.
It is most appropriate for them to serve as the keynote speakers.
"Welcome everyone to attend this new product launch conference. This time we sincerely launch the Xingyuan smart car."
The press conference officially begins.
After Jia Zhongjie took the lead in speaking the opening remarks according to the procedure, two Xingyuan smart cars with different colors suddenly appeared on the big screen behind him.
Next is an explanation of the advanced electronic control system of the Xingyuan smart car and the special polymer materials of the motor body.
It can be said that it crushes the data released by Tesla’s smart driving cars in all aspects.
Of course, what everyone is most looking forward to is the price and the real-time live broadcast of the vehicle on the road.
that's all.
With the audience's patient waiting, and after an hour-long explanation of various functions, the live broadcast finally switched to the car on the highway.
Then, with everyone watching, Wang Dawen remotely started the vehicle and set the destination by operating a special program on his mobile phone.
The starting speed of the motor is inherently faster than the engine, and the Xingyuan smart car uses a solid-state power battery. It reaches extremely fast speeds in just a few seconds, running as fast as a cheetah on the highway.
But even if the car's speed exceeds a hundred yards, the body is still very stable.
Its driving condition is even better than that of an experienced driver.
And obey the traffic rules completely.
At this time, the audience in the live broadcast room saw an empty car speeding steadily on the highway, and their excitement continued to rise.
To sum it up, I can only use two words to describe it.
Damn it.
So much so that the barrage style in the live broadcast room became strange.
"What a shame, this speed is almost 120, it's really awesome."
"The car body is still so stable."
"If the driverless mode can reach this level, I'm afraid it has already crushed Tesla's model."
"I feel like this speed can continue to increase."
"I have to admit, it is indeed better than me."
"Truss has never been on the highway at all. Who knows the specific situation."
"Who originally said there was a technical problem with the driverless mode of Xingyuan smart car? It seems like there is a problem."
"Don't say anything, I have to buy it."
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In addition, after the cars started running normally, the originally closed highway sections were also unsealed, so other social vehicles soon appeared on the road.
But even in increasingly complex road environments, Xingyuan smart cars are still extremely flexible.
Even if traffic regulations allow it, intelligent analysis and judgment can be made to change lanes and overtake, and the whole process can only be described as smooth.
The final real-time driving scene ended with the car driving into the battery replacement station in the service station, which can be said to be very satisfactory. When the scene switched back to the big screen in the venue, there was an extra line of numbers on the original vehicle.
It is the selling price of Xingyuan smart car.
463,000 yuan.
Only half the price of a Tesla smart driving car.
The determination of this price has nothing to do with Xu Lei. It is the final result obtained after analyzing all aspects directly through Xingtong.
Because many parts of the entire car use its own technology, there is a big gap between it and other car brands.
In addition, the body also uses special polymer materials newly developed by the research center, which not only has stronger performance characteristics, but also is cheap.
This has led to a decrease in the production costs of Xingyuan smart cars.
To be continued...