From knock-off old-man's electric vehicles to industrial giant

Chapter 159 brings a small industrial shock to overseas markets!

This year, the battery cells in the mobile phone industry are also undergoing rapid iteration.

The most significant change is that "silicon carbon anode" has replaced "graphite anode", and "high-nickel ternary" has replaced "lithium cobalt oxide (LCO)" as the cathode material.

The Starry Sky R&D team addressed both of these points.

In addition, there is the development of exclusive material formulas.

Electrolyte and separator processes are among Xingchen Battery's specialties.

This is the advantage of using a lower-dimensional attack!
To know.

Xingchen Motors is not the only new energy power battery manufacturer to venture into the consumer battery market.

The most renowned mobile phone battery cell supplier in the industry.

Besides ATL, which holds a 32% market share, there is BYD Electronics.

The two companies respectively supplied battery cells for almost all common mobile phone models on the market, including Apple, Huawei, OPPO, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Samsung.

In addition, there are Sunwoda and Desay Battery, which are also supplementary suppliers.

of course.

BYD didn't actually start out as a car manufacturer.

They originally manufactured consumer batteries, starting with nickel-cadmium batteries when they were first established, and later shifting to lithium batteries and automotive power cells.

In short, most technologies in the battery industry are interchangeable.

Mastering high-end batteries means having a foothold in the entire commercial and consumer electronics sectors, and even in military electronics.

"So, does that mean our first batch of battery cells can rival high-end models, and even surpass them in energy density?" Xu Yi's goal is to capture a larger share of the high-end mobile phone battery market.

This part has the largest profit margin and is the most valuable to Xingchen Technology.

As for the issue of cost of low- and mid-range battery cell rolls, let's leave that to our competitors.

"Yes."

The R&D team is very confident.

This confidence stems from the backing of technology and formula validation.

"However, in the short term, it is difficult to achieve the same scale effect as large manufacturers."

Dong Yuxuan added.

Mobile phone battery cells and automotive power battery cells focus on different areas. Mobile phone battery cells require extremely high energy density and ultra-thin design, so investing heavily in research and development is not a problem.

Production and subsequent technological improvements to reduce costs require larger-scale mass production.

Therefore, the cost of the first-generation mobile phone battery cells could not be lower than that of other manufacturers' flagship battery cells, and might even be higher.

"Hey—that's alright. Even if the energy density is 5% higher, as long as it's exclusive to the industry, that's a huge advantage. Besides, our theoretical cycle life is longer!"

Xu Yi raised his hand.

“I have a very suitable candidate.”

Is 5% low?

This is already quite high compared to the current industry standard of 3500 mAh to 3800 mAh.

If it were in the hands of someone skilled in marketing and creating horizontal comparisons in PowerPoint presentations, it would be an absolute game-changer!

3% is enough!!

Not to mention these days, domestic flagship phone manufacturers are going crazy trying to break into the high-end market.

If, apart from the processor, the specifications of other hardware are inferior to others on paper, then there's no point in even leaving the house.

Moreover, battery capacity is a parameter that consumers care about most.

A smile crept onto his lips.

Pick up your phone and dial a private number.

"Mr. Lei, I have a project in the second half of the year that aims to move into the high-end market..."

……

……

Texas.

this day.

Jason got up very early.

I did almost nothing all morning, just squatted in the yard waiting.

After nearly a month of sea freight, the "Huaxia Electric Vehicle" he had been longing for finally arrived at his residence. The logistics company had also contacted him, the recipient, by phone in advance.

Wait until noon.

A large truck drove from the distant highway and came to a smooth stop in front of Jason's house.

Two logistics workers got off the truck and used a hydraulic truck to steadily unload a large package onto the ground.

Jason skillfully produced his identification.

His eyes were fixed curiously on the "big package," only the outline of the vehicle and three wheels were visible, but its size was clearly beyond his expectations!
It's even bigger than a typical golf cart.

"Sir, you can check it now and then sign it."

The logistics personnel provided this information.

With the help of the logistics personnel, Jason quickly removed the outer cardboard and the foam for protection against impacts.

Then he was completely stunned!
A white, enclosed electric tricycle, roughly the same height as him, appeared before him. Its overall shape and design were rounded and streamlined, quite pleasing to the eye.

Looking inside the carriage, there's a steering wheel, seats, overhead shelves, and even a small screen for display... everything you could need!

If it weren't for the fact that it's missing a wheel, it would look like a miniature car!

You should know that a regular golf cart is just a roof canopy and a steering wheel, with empty sides, much simpler than the one in front of you.

This was only bought for $1600?
"Sir, stop daydreaming, our time is limited..." "Oh! Okay!!"

Jason quickly realized what was happening.

After completing the signature verification process, the logistics personnel immediately got into the truck and left.

During this process, Jason couldn't resist touching and studying the "new car" in front of him.

"Oh...it's made of iron!"

"My God!!!"

I tapped my fingers on the A-pillar and the car door, and heard a crisp metallic sound and a vibrating sensation, though it was very faint.

But that immediately made Jason's eyes widen!
My eyes were filled with amazement.

As a seasoned YouTube car reviewer, what kind of big scenes hasn't he seen?
But now he dares to swear by God.

He had never seen anything like this before!

As a world-renowned industrial nation, the United States boasts a vast array of car models.

But the only problem is that there are no cheap cars available for commuting.

Even the most basic commuter cars with very short range cost at least $2000-$3000 and are extremely rudimentary with very short ranges and no carports.

"High-end mobility scooters" with canopies cost over $4000-$5000.

……

As soon as I opened the car door, a familiar smell of new car plastic and leather wafted out.

"Faux leather steering wheel, cloth seats, LCD screen...!!"

Jason's eyes widened even more.

He then discovered a package secured to the driver's seat, and another large, unopened package in the back seat.

He first opened the small package on the driver's seat.

There are two instruction manuals inside.

There are two versions: Chinese and English.

It says--

[Starry Sky Electric Vehicle User and Maintenance Manual]

Open the first page.

There was also a small slogan
"Congratulations on becoming a valued owner of the Star Car..."

The following section contains various introductions to the vehicle, including English user manuals, repair instructions for commonly damaged parts, and battery maintenance, etc.

then.

Jason took the large package from the back seat.

The package was quite large; he had to open the trunk to get it out with difficulty.

It was placed on the ground, and there was a series of clanging sounds.

Jason took it apart.

The outer layer was found to be a cardboard shell.

Inside was actually a layer of oilcloth.

Inside were a bunch of various small car parts, a wrench, a screwdriver, and even a manual tire inflator...

Jason was dumbfounded!

It was like encountering the world's industrial system for the first time.

He flipped open the vehicle manual in disbelief and looked again at the brand name of the tricycle.

I couldn't resist spelling it out in my native language:
"Stars...?"

This time he was truly shocked.

After all, when he bought it, he just hoped it would be better than a bicycle.

in the country, that price would only buy a bicycle.

This has almost completely overturned his understanding.

He started the vehicle and began his first driving experience.

The soft fabric seats, filled with plenty of foam, tightly hugged his strong body. The steering wheel was very light and easy to handle. The moment he stepped on the accelerator, an indescribable feeling of being pushed back into his seat came through!
"Wow wow wow...!!!!"

……

Hey boy, today I have to give you a really exciting introduction to a car that's hard to describe in words.

[This is the most amazing, cheapest, and most incredible online shopping item I've ever seen—a magical car from China—the Xingchen brand three-wheeled electric vehicle!!]

It almost completely overturned my understanding of the century-old automotive industry. Both its appearance and features broke my previous expectations... It has everything you'd expect, including sun visors, shock absorbers, windshield wipers, and a digital instrument cluster.

Let's take a look down and inside. A massive battery pack and a 2kW industrial motor give it a range far exceeding that of a typical golf cart… And look at the tires! This electric car from China even has hydraulic shock absorbers with springs! You know what? When I saw this, I almost spat out my saliva!!

During the test drive, the car's power exceeded 60 km/h. The seller even thoughtfully provided me with an English user manual and a message of blessing, along with this huge bag of repair parts!

And its price is only $1200! Even with shipping and taxes, it's only $1600 – it's an industrial marvel!!

Jason kept expressing his excitement to the camera.

And it keeps going in circles.

He introduced the "magical Chinese car" from top to bottom, his love for the vehicle almost overflowing.

In his view, this was nothing short of a miracle.

He had just tested it, and the driving quality and experience of this car completely surpassed anything he knew about small commuter cars, in every aspect.

Even those high-end commuter cars, costing $6000-$7000 or more, aren't as "thoughtful" and "comprehensive" as this car!

(End of this chapter)