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With spring in full bloom, the highly anticipated Tiangong Auto "Geoffana A" has finally entered its peak delivery period.

One after another, the "Giovana A" cars, gleaming with metallic luster and featuring elegant and streamlined designs, drove out of the highly automated super factory in Hangzhou, as if heading to a rendezvous with the times, heading to the hands of the first batch of eagerly awaiting owners across the country.

In Shanghai, long queues had already formed outside Tiangong Auto's first flagship delivery center.

Media reporters, car enthusiasts, and many prospective car owners packed the area.

When the first car owner received the uniquely designed smart key from the delivery specialist, slowly sat in the driver's seat, and started the vehicle, enthusiastic applause and countless flashes of light erupted around him.

"It's so quiet! The start-up is almost silent!" a media person who experienced it exclaimed to the camera. "The interior quality and the smoothness of this huge screen have completely exceeded my expectations of domestic cars!"

Online, the real-time sharing from the first batch of car owners pushed the hype to a fever pitch: "I picked up my car! It's getting so many stares! I was getting stares from pedestrians and drivers the whole way from my neighborhood to the office!"

"I just tested the range, and it easily exceeded the official 500-kilometer range for city commuting. Range anxiety? Doesn't exist!"

"The autonomous driving assistance system is so useful on the ring road, greatly reducing commuting fatigue. Tiangong Auto, YYDS!"

These positive feedbacks from real users acted like the most powerful advertisement, quickly shattering all previous doubts.

With its revolutionary design, superior performance, and reliable quality, the "Giovana A" has quickly set a new benchmark for high-end smart electric vehicles.

The successful delivery of the "Giovana A" and the exceptionally high level of product completion it demonstrated caused a seismic effect throughout the automotive industry.

Those traditional giants who once scoffed at Tiangong Auto, this "new cross-industry player," are now feeling a chill down their spines.

Their internal technology and strategy departments urgently purchased several "Giovana A" units for disassembly and analysis.

The analysis results shocked them even more: "The battery pack structure is extremely sophisticated, and the thermal management system is far more efficient than our existing solutions!"

"The motor power density and the response logic of the electronic control system are at least one generation ahead of ours!"

"And the level of integration of these sensors and chips... how did they manage to do that in such a short time?!"

What made them feel even more powerless was the terrifying full-industry chain integration and mass production capabilities demonstrated by Tiangong Auto.

From the core "Tiangong" three-electric system to the body, interior and intelligent components, Tiangong Automotive has achieved efficient, high-quality and large-scale production ramp-up by relying on its network of automated "ghost factories" in Hangzhou and the surrounding areas. The speed of this ramp-up is astonishing.

"This is not the pace a startup should be at!" The president of a major international automaker's China operations slammed his fist on the table during an internal meeting. "Is their supply chain monolithic? Completely self-sufficient in core components? This is utterly illogical!"

Thus, "Tiangong Speed" became a new term that the industry both admired and feared.

……

The market success and strong industrial capabilities demonstrated by "Giovana A" naturally reached the ears of relevant ministries in Beijing.

Director Chen, who had previously met with Afu, specially organized a team of experts to conduct a low-key on-site inspection of Tiangong Automobile's super factory in Hangzhou.

After witnessing firsthand the highly automated production line, listening to reports on the complete independent intellectual property rights of the core technologies, and reviewing the detailed test data and market feedback of "Giovana A," the expert team gave it high praise.

Shortly after, at a high-level industry conference, Director Chen, in his concluding remarks, pointed out without naming names but with a clear intent: "...In recent years, my country's new energy vehicle industry has flourished, giving rise to a number of enterprises with core competitiveness and innovative spirit. In particular, some emerging forces have adhered to independent research and development, mastered key core technologies, and achieved high-quality product launches and industrialization breakthroughs, demonstrating astonishing 'Chinese speed' and 'Chinese wisdom.' Such enterprises are an important support for our strategy to become a strong automotive nation, and are undoubtedly the industry's 'rising stars' and 'benchmarks,' deserving our key attention and support."

Although these words did not directly name Tiangong Automotive, everyone present knew what they were referring to.

This marks Tiangong Automotive's formal entry into the national spotlight, transforming it from a questionable "outsider" into a highly anticipated industry leader.

At a high-level meeting within Tiangong Auto, Suning listened to reports on delivery data, market response, and ministerial evaluations, without showing much pride on his face.

"The achievements are commendable and are the result of the joint efforts of all colleagues." His gaze swept over every excited face in the conference room, and his tone turned serious. "But we must be soberly aware that we are now in the spotlight and at the forefront of the storm. Before, we were challengers and could focus on development in silence; now, we have become the benchmark, with countless eyes watching us, countless competitors studying us, and even trying to surpass and defeat us."

He stood up and walked to the large screen at the front of the conference room, which displayed Tiangong Auto's future product planning diagram.

“‘Giovana A’ is just the first step we have taken. The next ‘Giovana A Plus’ must be even better, and there can be no room for error. Our automation supply chain needs to be further optimized, costs need to be continuously reduced, and technological research and development cannot be relaxed in the slightest.”

"Yes, Mr. Su."

Inside the meeting room, everyone felt the weight of this responsibility.

After its initial success and widespread acclaim, Tiangong Automotive, a giant ship that has just set sail, is now heading towards a broader, but also more turbulent, deep sea.

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In 2015, China's new energy vehicle market was still a fertile ground yet to be cultivated.

The future giant Tesla has not yet officially set foot in this eastern territory, while the future king of new energy BYD is still struggling to explore in the fog of technology and the market.

The prosperous pattern of "the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, each displaying their unique abilities" that would follow in later generations had not even taken shape at this time.

On the eve of this moment when the silence was about to be broken, Tiangong Auto unveiled the "Giovana A" with its complete electric drive technology, revolutionary product experience, and terrifying mass production speed. Like a dazzling shooting star, it pierced the silent night sky and instantly became the only and lonely benchmark in the entire industry.

A spotlight and a magnifying glass are both focused on this.

However, Tiangong Auto's success inevitably attracted the attention and envy of its peers.

In internal meetings of some traditional automotive giants, the name Tiangong Automotive was mentioned repeatedly, with a complex tone.

"They just got incredibly lucky, catching the right trend!" a senior vice president said sourly. "Have they even investigated the source of their technology? How could it be so fast?"

Another technical director frowned. "We must find a way to stop them; we can't let them dominate!"

However, despite their jealousy and resentment, when they actually started to study how to counter Tiangong Automobile, they were helplessly surprised to find that the barriers built by the other party were so high that it was despairing.

At an internal strategic review meeting, Tiangong Auto's head, Afu, calmly reported to Suning: "Boss, the outside world is very curious about us. But they can't learn our core advantages. Our self-developed, fully automated 'ghost factory' model makes our costs, quality control, and supply chain security completely independent of external constraints. They want to strangle us through the supply chain? They can't find a way to do it. They want to wage a price war? Our cost structure will leave them hopeless."

He paused, then added, "Currently, some competitors are starting to try to imitate our design language, or subtly imply in their propaganda that we are 'too aggressive,' but none of them pose a real threat."

"Yes, Tiangong Auto should press its advantage and seize the international new energy vehicle market as soon as possible."

"Yes! Boss."

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The impact of Tiangong Automotive extends far beyond the industry itself.

The biggest beneficiary is undoubtedly its home base – Hangzhou.

Driven by the leading role of Tiangong Automotive and the massive, efficient automated parts supply chain built around it, Hangzhou has transformed almost overnight from a city known for its internet and tourism industries into a leading player in the national new energy industry landscape. At an internal economic work conference, a Hangzhou municipal government leader proudly summarized: "Introducing and fully supporting Tiangong Automotive was one of our most successful strategic decisions in recent years. It not only brought huge direct investment and output value, but more importantly, it created a high-end manufacturing industrial cluster for us, attracting a large number of upstream and downstream enterprises and high-end talent, completely changing our industrial ecosystem!"

"What the leader said is right! So what our municipal government needs to do is to protect and support Tiangong Automobile."

"Hmm, that makes sense! I heard that Tiangong Auto is preparing to select a site to build a giant production base?"

"Yes! Such rumors have already spread."

"Then send someone to contact Tiangong Auto. We will absolutely not refuse any request from Hangzhou that can meet our needs."

"Yes! Leader."

This has made other cities in China that also aspire to industrial upgrading extremely envious, and they have sent delegations to learn from the "Hangzhou experience." However, the model of deep integration between Tiangong Auto and Hangzhou, as well as its first-mover advantage, is difficult to replicate.

Faced with a market situation where supply could not meet demand and unprecedented strategic opportunities, Tiangong Automotive made a decisive decision to expand.

At the project launch meeting, Lei Busi, Marketing Director of Tiangong Auto, was particularly excited. Pointing to the new production base planning map, he said in a passionate voice: "Mr. Su! President Fu, our 'Tiangong Super Production Base' must be launched immediately! The current production capacity is completely unable to meet market demand. We must seize this window of opportunity, quickly capture users' minds, and form a scale barrier!"

He waved his arms, explaining his marketing strategy: "The new base is not just an expansion of production capacity, but also a further enhancement of our brand image! I suggest that the new base be built into a world-leading 'lighthouse factory,' fully showcasing our Industry 4.0 capabilities. At the same time, around the commissioning of the new base, we can plan a series of large-scale event marketing campaigns—'Global First Batch of User Delivery Ceremony,' '48-Hour Non-Stop Live Broadcast of the Production Line,' 'Finding the 10000th Giovanna A Car Owner'... We want to make the name 'Tiangong' synonymous with high-end, intelligent, and reliable new energy vehicles!"

Afu nodded, looked at Suning, and awaited the final decision.

Lei Jun's proposal, though radical, is in line with the current situation.

After a moment's deliberation, Suning made its decision: "Afu, you will be fully responsible for the construction of the new base. The standard will be as Lei Jun said, a 'lighthouse factory,' no expense spared. Lei Jun, I agree with the marketing plan in principle, but remember, all advertising must be based on the superior quality of the products. Word of mouth is our best advertisement."

His gaze swept over the two men, his tone steady and forceful: "Others are jealous, they are watching and waiting, but we will use the next base to widen the gap even further. Let's take action."

"Yes, Mr. Su. We're going to release the news and see which cities are interested in our super factory."

"Yes, prioritize areas south of the Yangtze River, and be sure to avoid places with conservative policies and unreliable promises. We should rely on legal advice as much as possible."

"Yes, Mr. Su."

After the meeting concluded, Tiangong Auto, a giant ship that had just achieved its initial victory, adjusted its course, accelerated its engine, and sailed towards a wider, deeper sea, ready to face even greater storms and glory.

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May 1, 2015, International Labor Day.

The atmosphere at Tiangong Auto's super factory in Hangzhou is more vibrant than ever.

It wasn't because of the holiday, but because of a "Giovana A" draped in red ribbons that slowly drove down the final testing line.

As the car came to a smooth stop in the delivery area, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the crowd.

Standing on a makeshift stage, Tiangong Auto's head, Afu, solemnly announced to countless media cameras: "Ladies and gentlemen! Today, we are witnessing a miracle of China's automotive industry—the 100,000th Tiangong Auto 'Geovanna A' vehicle has officially rolled off the production line and been delivered!"

The 100,000th vehicle!

This figure was like a thunderclap, exploding throughout the global automotive industry.

It took Tiangong Auto just a few months to go from delivering its first vehicle to its 100,000th.

This terrifying rate of ramp-up and ability to deliver on production targets exceeded the expectations of all analysts and competitors.

"How did they do it?!" This has become the biggest question lingering in the minds of every traditional car company CEO.

Even the most established traditional automakers often experience a long and painful production ramp-up period when launching new models.

The speed of Tiangong Motors defied their expectations.

What makes outsiders feel even more powerless is that the delivery of these 100,000 vehicles was accompanied by almost zero negative market reputation.

In the past six months, whether it's professional automotive media reviews or feedback from real car owners, the "Giovana A" has received remarkably high praise:
"The chassis tuning is highly sophisticated, with delicate and refined vibration damping, and the comfort level is in no way inferior to or even surpasses that of German luxury brands in the same class." — Review report by the chief editor of Extreme Driving Magazine.

"The 100,000-kilometer long-term test has concluded. The battery degradation rate is far lower than expected, and the electronic control system is stable and reliable, with no malfunctions affecting driving. Its safety and stability have set a new benchmark for electric vehicles." — Long-term tracking video by well-known automotive blogger "Fat Brother".

On major automotive forums and social media platforms, the owner satisfaction survey for the "Giovana A" has consistently been high, with "solid range," "intelligent and easy to use," and "reliable quality" being frequently mentioned as key indicators.

At an internal celebration party, Lei Bus, Marketing Director of Tiangong Auto, proudly told his team: "See that? This is the advantage of our 'ghost factory' and full supply chain control! Ultimate automation brings not only efficiency, but also unparalleled consistency! Every 'Giovana A' that rolls off the production line has the same top-notch quality control. Customer word-of-mouth is our most valuable asset that no amount of advertising can buy!"

On the same day that the 100,000th "Giovana A" rolled off the production line, Tiangong Automotive did not give the outside world much time to digest and react, and then dropped another bombshell.

In the second phase of the press conference, the stage lights changed, and the background screen displayed rugged mountains and boundless deserts.

A more rugged and imposing off-road vehicle slowly drove out through the dry ice mist, its nameplate clearly visible under the spotlight – Giovanna A Plus.

Lei Jun took to the stage again, his voice brimming with passion: "In the past six months, the 'Giovana A' has proven our dominance in the urban luxury electric vehicle market. But Tiangong Auto's ambitions don't stop there! Today, we will expand the boundaries of our exploration to a wider world!"

He then pointed to the new car: "Look—the Giovanna A Plus! It inherits the elegance and intelligence of the 'Giovana' series, and is infused with the soul of conquering the wilderness!"

"The newly upgraded intelligent four-wheel drive system boasts a millisecond-level response time!"

"With a wading depth of over 800 millimeters and standard air suspension, it can easily handle all-terrain road conditions!"

"The battery pack features all-around armor protection, raising the safety standard to a new level!"

"Range? Even under off-road conditions, it can still guarantee a reliable range of over 500 kilometers!"

Following the press conference, during a group interview with the media, a reporter astutely asked: "Mr. Fu, in just six months, Tiangong Auto first disrupted the luxury sedan market with the 'Giovana A,' and now it has quickly launched the Plus off-road model. What is the strategy behind such a dense and rapid product rollout?"

Facing the camera, Afu answered calmly, his tone full of confidence: "Thank you for your question. This is not a simple product addition, but an inevitable result of Tiangong Auto's 'technology platform' strategy."

"Our 'Tiangong' series of electric drive systems, intelligent cockpits, and electronic and electrical architectures have been designed with high scalability and adaptability from the outset. The 'Giovana A' has proven the solidity of our technological foundation, so it's only natural to develop models that meet different user needs and cover more usage scenarios based on the same strong foundation." "The launch of the 'Giovana A Plus' signifies that Tiangong Auto's technology and products are ready to confidently enter every corner of the city and conquer every distant wilderness."

This interpretation not only demonstrates Tiangong Auto's strong technological foundation, but also reveals its grand ambition to fully cover the mainstream market segments.

The milestone of 100,000 vehicles and the launch of the new off-road model are like a series of combined punches, not only demonstrating Tiangong Auto's terrifying "speed" and "power", but also clearly outlining the map of a rapidly expanding new energy empire.

The global automotive industry is forced to focus its attention more on the East, on this disruptor called "Tiangong".

...(End of chapter)