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The lawsuit farce involving "Hengneng Technology" did not hinder Tiangong Auto's progress; on the contrary, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that made the name "Tiangong" even more deeply rooted in people's hearts.

Capitalizing on this momentum, Tiangong Automotive launched an even more aggressive technological offensive into the market.

Just one month after its battery launch event, Tiangong Automotive held another global technology launch event.

This time, the focus of the stage is the electric drive system.

Under the spotlight, Elon Chen, chief engineer of powertrain at Tiangong Automotive, stood on the stage with a huge 3D exploded view behind him.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the battery provides the powerful 'heart' of electric vehicles, and today, we will equip this heart with strong 'limbs' and 'nerves'!" He spoke in a loud and confident voice, "Please allow me to introduce to you Tiangong Auto's self-developed 'Pangu' series high-performance flat wire motors and the 'Fuxi' all-domain intelligent electric control system!"

The screen displays real-time data for the "Pangu" motor: peak efficiency exceeding 98%, maximum speed of up to 20000 rpm, and an astonishing power density far exceeding industry benchmarks.

“It’s not only more powerful and quieter, but more importantly,” Elon Chen paused, pointing to a demonstration platform that was running at high speed next to him, “it can achieve millisecond-level torque distribution and energy recovery based on the precise management of the ‘Fuxi’ electronic control system, so that performance and efficiency can be perfectly unified!”

Gasps of surprise erupted from the audience once again.

In a short period of time, Tiangong Auto has successively released the three core components of electric vehicles: batteries, motors, and electronic controls, and the performance indicators of each one are revolutionary.

This means that Tiangong Auto has mastered the most core and profitable technological barriers in the new energy vehicle industry, and a complete technological empire has already taken shape.

At the same time as the technology was launched, the industrialization layout in Hangzhou was also progressing at an astonishing pace.

Thanks to Hangzhou's rich industrial and commercial heritage and a large number of idle industrial plants, Tiangong Auto's supporting system was quickly established.

In Qiantang New Area, a large, abandoned standard factory building was quickly transformed.

The outside appears calm, but the inside is a different story: hundreds of industrial robot arms are moving with precision, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are moving silently along preset routes. Apart from a few technicians who are monitoring and maintaining the production line, there are almost no people in sight.

This is the automated factory for Tiangong Automotive's seats, interior parts, and some body panels.

Project manager Wang Lei was reporting to Suning, who had come to inspect the project: "Mr. Su, we have made full use of the existing vacant factory buildings in the area, which has greatly shortened the construction period. This interior decoration line took only 45 days from the arrival of the equipment to the completion of the commissioning. It adopts the highest standard automation solution you specified, and its capacity and consistency far exceed those of traditional factories."

Looking at the exquisitely replicated parts on the assembly line, he couldn't help but exclaim, "To be honest, I have never seen a production line with such a high degree of automation and such a fast production pace. These robots... are incredibly efficient."

Suning nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the tireless robotic arms, and said calmly, "What we want is not a reduction in the number of workers, but absolute control over quality and the ultimate improvement in efficiency. This is just the beginning. In the future, all core components will be produced by the 'ghost factory'."

"clear."

……

Amidst the intensive preparations, the year 2015 arrived quietly.

On this day, the Tiangong Automobile Assembly Base in Xiasha, Hangzhou, ushered in a historic moment...

The first mass-produced model, a pure electric sedan named "Giovana A", has officially rolled off the production line.

There was no grand celebration; only the core team and some production line engineers were present.

When the first dazzling and elegantly designed "Giovana A" slowly rolled off the final inspection line, enthusiastic applause and cheers erupted at the scene.

Anna, the vehicle designer at Tiangong Auto, excitedly introduced to Suning: "Mr. Su, look! Our Giovanna brand adopts a design language of 'elegance and power coexisting.' Hidden door handles, continuous taillights, and a streamlined body with a drag coefficient as low as 0.21Cd—every detail has been refined thousands of times!"

She pointed to the interior of the car, saying, "The interior uses a lot of renewable and environmentally friendly materials, and is combined with our self-developed super-large central control screen and intelligent cockpit system, which perfectly blends the sense of technology and luxury."

Suning walked around this landmark car and even sat in the driver's seat to experience it firsthand.

The tactile experience, the field of vision, and the spatial layout are all impeccable.

“Very good,” he said, a rare smile of approval on his face. “It is worthy of the name 'Geoffrey.' Now comes the most rigorous test.”

"Mr. Su, next we need to conduct experiments on Giovanna."

"Yes, there must be no falsification in the experimental process. All performance indicators must meet the standards, and any potential dangers must be taken into account. We cannot hand over immature products to consumers."

"Yes, Mr. Su."

……

Following the roll-off ceremony, "Giovana A" was immediately sent to the national-level automotive proving ground in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, to undergo a series of formal and rigorous tests.

Throughout the process, Tiangong Auto's public relations team provided selective and transparent coverage.

Range and energy consumption test: Under standard operating conditions, the "Giovana A" easily exceeded the official claim of 500 kilometers of range, with an actual range of an astonishing 538 kilometers, and its energy consumption level was far lower than that of other models in the same class.

Performance test: Thanks to the powerful "Pangu" motor, the 0-100km/h acceleration time is steadily in the 4-second club, and the braking distance is also at the level of a performance sports car.

Safety and reliability testing: Whether it is continuous high-speed driving on a high-speed ring road, brutal bumpy tests on reinforced bad roads, or the "three highs" test of high cold, high altitude and high temperature, "Giovana A" has demonstrated extraordinary stability and reliability.

In particular, the comprehensive safety test based on the "Tiangong-1" battery pack once again responded to all the doubts about safety with facts.

The water test simply involves immersing the entire vehicle in water; there is no false advertising involved.

Positive reports issued by authoritative testing institutions act like the most powerful advertisements, continuously igniting market enthusiasm.

After the pre-order channel opened, within just one week, the number of global orders exceeded a figure that left all traditional automakers speechless.

At a high-level debriefing meeting within Tiangong Automotive, Su Ning, looking at the ever-increasing order curve and the almost unanimously positive public opinion on the screen, said to the entire team: "The success of Giovanna A proves the correctness of our technological approach and the strength of our industrialization capabilities. But this is just the beginning. We want the world to see that the wisdom from the East can not only build good cars, but also define the standards of future mobility."

His gaze swept over every core member present.

"Next, we must accelerate the industrial mass production process of Giovanna A. Our competitors will not sit idly by."

"Yes, Mr. Su."

In the conference room, everyone's eyes burned with fighting spirit. They knew that Tiangong Auto, this giant ship equipped with "space" technology, had officially set sail and was about to head towards an even more magnificent deep sea.

……

The rollout of "Giovana A" and its perfect performance in a series of tests acted like a strong east wind, not only stirring up the market but also attracting attention at a higher level.

Soon after, a simply wrapped yet weighty invitation was delivered to the headquarters of Daning Capital and Tiangong Automotive...

Officials from relevant departments in Beijing were invited to attend an "informal working exchange."

After all, Tiangong Auto is the first company in China to complete the manufacturing of new energy vehicles, and its performance meets all expectations.

On the eve of departure, Suning and Afu had a final discussion in the top-floor office.

Outside the window is the dazzling night view of Hangzhou, while inside the room is brightly lit.

“Ah Fu, this time when we come to Beijing, we need to lower our profile. We from Tiangong Auto are going to report on our work and receive guidance.” Su Ning said calmly, holding his teacup.

“Understood, Master.” Afu nodded. He was now a very important figure in the business world, but he still maintained his initial respect in front of Su Ning. “I will focus on introducing our technological breakthroughs and industrial layout in the field of new energy, especially the completely independent intellectual property rights of the three major components of ‘Tiangong’, as well as our contribution to driving the local industrial chain and creating jobs.”

"Yes, this is our achievement, and it's also our source of confidence." Su Ning nodded slightly, then changed the subject, "However, our real purpose is not to ask for policies or funding."

Afu understood immediately and replied, "Master, I know! It's the gasoline-powered vehicle project. Our most mature and technologically advanced technology has always been gasoline-powered vehicles. Especially the gasoline platforms of Maybach and Maserati, which are the culmination of our decades of hard work and are currently the core source of our profits. Although we can't use these brand names in the real world, we can establish a completely new gasoline-powered vehicle brand. If we can also incorporate this part of the business into the real Tiangong system and achieve a dual-engine drive of gasoline and new energy, no one will be able to shake the foundation of our Tiangong Automotive."

“That’s right.” Su Ning’s gaze was deep. “New energy is the future, but gasoline vehicles are the foundation and cash cow now. The success of new energy does not mean that gasoline vehicles have no future. What we need to strive for is a ‘special’ permission. But this cannot be forced. It depends on the timing and the value we demonstrate.”

"clear."

……

The atmosphere in the conference room in Beijing was solemn and serious.

Director Chen, the minister in charge of the relevant industries, chaired the meeting. He was mild-mannered, but his eyes revealed a keen insight.

Afu, along with his core team, used meticulously prepared materials and data to give a detailed report on Tiangong Auto's technological breakthroughs, from the "Tiangong-1" battery to the "Pangu" motor and "Fuxi" electronic control system. He also showcased the test results of the "Geoffana A" and its booming pre-sales in the market, and highlighted the achievements of establishing an industrial chain in Hangzhou and creating an automated "ghost factory" to drive regional economic development.

"...Director Chen, in summary," Afu concluded, "Tiangong Auto's goal is not only to create an automobile brand, but also to establish a globally competitive new energy vehicle industry ecosystem based on completely independent core technologies, and contribute our share to China's transformation from a major automobile country to a powerful automobile country."

Director Chen listened attentively, nodding occasionally and inquiring about technical details and the implementation of industrial plans.

He praised Tiangong Auto's achievements in a short period of time: "Your technological breakthroughs are both bold and effective. In particular, your insistence on independent research and development of core technologies is highly commendable. The automated factory model you have explored is also of great reference value for industrial upgrading."

The meeting was conducted in a harmonious atmosphere. As the report drew to a close, Afu felt the time was ripe, and he changed the subject, his tone becoming more earnest:

"Director Chen, thank you for your recognition of our new energy project. Actually, in order to better integrate resources and support the continued huge investment in the new energy business, we have another request."

"Oh?" Director Chen and the ministerial leaders present all seemed somewhat surprised.

Afu paused briefly, observing Director Chen's expression. Seeing that the other party gestured for him to continue, he said, "Within our Da Ning Capital system, we possess profound technological accumulation and brand heritage in the field of gasoline vehicles, especially in the platform technology and manufacturing processes of high-end gasoline models. We earnestly request that our superiors consider granting us some flexibility within the scope of policy, allowing us to coordinate the development of these high-quality resources with Tiangong Auto's new energy business, forming a 'dual-wheel drive' pattern of gasoline and electric vehicles. This will undoubtedly greatly enhance Tiangong Auto's overall strength and market competitiveness, and will also better support our continuous innovation in new energy technologies."

After listening, Director Chen did not answer immediately. He pondered for a moment, tapped his finger lightly on the table, and slowly said:

"Mr. Fu, your achievements in the new energy field are truly remarkable, and they demonstrate your team's execution and technical strength. Regarding the integration of the gasoline vehicle project..."

“I understand your desire to maximize the use of existing resources and create synergy. However, relevant industrial policies and regulations need to be considered comprehensively.”

Then Director Chen looked directly at Afu, his tone calm yet weighty: "Well then! Everything takes time and needs to be proven by facts. Tiangong Auto's new energy project has made a good start, but whether it can truly withstand the long-term test of the market, and whether it can maintain its technological leadership and achieve large-scale, profitable development, is the key."

"If," Director Chen emphasized, "if Tiangong Auto's new energy project can truly and continuously achieve great success as you plan, not only leading in technology but also gaining a foothold in the market and becoming a benchmark enterprise with real international influence, then I believe that the ministries will reassess your overall strategy based on the actual situation and the needs of industrial development, and there is a possibility that an exception will be made."

This reply, while not an immediate agreement, left room for interpretation and speculation.

Everything depends on whether Tiangong Auto can successfully carry out its new energy vehicle business.

……

On the return flight, Afu immediately reported all the details of the meeting to Su Ning via a secure line.

"...Master, that's the situation. Director Chen's attitude is very clear: he supports our new energy route, but he is cautious about integrating the fuel vehicle project, linking it to the ultimate success or failure of the new energy project."

On the other end of the phone, Su Ning's voice remained calm: "This result was expected. What they need to see is our ability to achieve sustained success, not just a temporary flurry of activity. Director Chen's response wasn't a rejection, but rather a report card that we need to fill out with our abilities."

"Yes, Master. This means we must make the 'Giovana A' a resounding success, and subsequent models must also continue to be successful without any mishaps."

“Then proceed in this direction.” Suning decisively ordered, “Concentrate all resources to ensure the flawless mass production and delivery of the ‘Giovana A’, and the user experience must be perfect. At the same time, the development of the off-road model Giovanna Aplus must also be accelerated. We need to win this ‘exception’ permit with a series of successes.”

"Yes, Master, I understand what to do. With the assistance of the industrial space, mass production should be possible around May 1st."

"No! Industrial mass production must be completed on the day of the Dragon Raising its Head on the second day of the second lunar month. In addition, we can start pre-order marketing now."

"clear."

After hanging up the phone, Afu looked out at the sea of ​​clouds and understood what was going on.

The talks in Beijing were not the end, but the beginning of an even more challenging one.

Tiangong Auto must earn that uncontested market success in exchange for the opportunity to break with convention.

This dual-drive path is destined to be bumpy, but its prospects are undoubtedly broader.

...(End of chapter)