lcionline Chapter 342 Unparalleled! High technology ahead of its time!
Chapter 342 Unparalleled! High technology ahead of its time!
"How's it going, Lao Dou?"
Xiao Jinhua smiled and offered him a cigarette.
"It's okay, it's okay."
Dou Jiansheng, suddenly realizing what was happening, accepted the cigarette offered by Xiao Jinhua.
He took a deep breath and gazed intently at the technologically advanced, stylish, and luxurious Land Rover M9.
Its pair of 'bright and piercing' headlights seemed to be quietly gazing at Dou Jiansheng.
It seems to be saying silently that its emergence, while not enough to completely overturn the automotive industry landscape.
But it is the future!
this moment.
Dou Jiansheng couldn't help but recall the two electronic products that Zhao Ruilong had launched after the company went public, which became wildly popular.
MP3 music players are exquisite and compact, have long battery life, huge storage capacity, and decent sound quality.
Compared to it, even the latest imported portable CD players suddenly seem like bulky and outdated relics.
Before Huilong Electronics launched its 3G mobile phones, people generally believed that mobile phones were just communication tools, and that as long as they could make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and had a good signal, that was enough.
This is why fancy and beautiful mobile phones did not win people's favor, while the simple, unpretentious, and durable Nokia became the choice of most people.
However, when the Huilong 3G phone was launched...
People were surprised to discover that mobile phones could not only be stylish and exquisite with a delicate touch, but also take photos and videos, surf the Internet, and enjoy multimedia entertainment, possessing a wide variety of functions.
This left those who thought 2G phones could last a lifetime completely dumbfounded.
I never imagined that a mobile phone could be used not only as a communication tool, but also as an entertainment tool.
In the past, when I was bored during business trips, I could only read books and newspapers, chat, or daydream.
With the Huilong 3G phone, you can listen to music, take selfies, play games, and when the signal is good, you can also browse the web and chat online.
Now, who would dare say that a 2G phone can last a lifetime?
Who still insists that mobile phones don't need entertainment functions?
The same reason.
Many people think that a car is just a means of transportation, and as long as it is cheap, easy to use, can carry a lot, and can run, that's enough.
There's no need to waste money on a more attractive appearance, more advanced performance, a more premium brand, or a more comfortable driving experience.
However, when they actually have enough purchasing power, they often don't buy cars for the sake of 'good quality at a low price'; they just want to buy the best possible car.
just now.
The Land Rover M9, developed and invested in by Zhao Ruilong, is a domestically produced car, but it boasts an exterior, interior, and technological features that far surpass those of mainstream models on the market today.
If the price isn't too high, how many people would resist buying such a luxurious, stylish, and technologically advanced domestic new energy vehicle?
"I wonder how this car drives."
Dou Jiansheng glanced sideways, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at Xiao Jinhua.
"It's going to be listed soon, you shouldn't mind letting me take a test drive it, right?"
Xiao Jinhua laughed and said, "Of course I'm not afraid, but we haven't officially launched yet, so you can only wander around the roads inside the stadium. Is that alright?"
"No problem, of course no problem!"
Dou Jiansheng said with a smile:
“Your golf club covers several thousand acres. You usually have to take a shuttle bus to play golf. It has winding roads, straight roads and slopes, so it’s perfect for test drives.”
soon.
The three of them arrived at the open-air parking lot.
Dou Jiansheng randomly picked a car, then moved the awning and removed the car cover.
He was able to become the deputy general manager of Yanjing Automobile Company.
As someone who works in the automotive industry, he naturally knows how to drive.
Moreover, the Land Rover M9 is an automatic; you can simply put it in Drive and step on the gas to go.
Compared to the manual transmission models that still dominate the market, it is naturally much easier to drive.
Just as Dou Jiansheng was about to shift gears and leave, Xiao Jinhua quickly called out:
"Wait a moment!"
"what happened?"
“Our car is very powerful. For first-time drivers, I recommend choosing the comfort mode. This will make the power output and energy recovery gentler, so it won’t be difficult for the driver to control and will also prevent passengers from getting carsick.”
"What the heck? Comfort mode? I was just saying I wanted to try it out, to see if such a big car really has enough power!"
"Let's not do it that way. Let you drive around a couple of times first, get familiar with it, and then we'll pick a wide, straight section of road so you can experience the acceleration performance."
"Fine, fine, it's your car, you decide what to do with it!"
After saying that, Dou Jiansheng looked down at the gear shift control area.
Find the button with the Chinese label 'Driving Mode'.
I gently pushed it a few times, accompanied by different changes in sound and animation.
Among the many modes, including power, energy saving, technology, and off-road, we found the 'Comfort Mode'.
"Is that okay now?"
"Press the auto hold button again."
"why?"
"This way, when you stop in the middle of the road, you can press the brake pedal firmly, and the car will automatically engage the handbrake, so it won't roll even on a slope."
"Wow, that's pretty flashy!"
"It's actually quite practical. You'll see once you try it. Let's go, give it a gentle press on the accelerator."
"Don't worry, I'm a seasoned driver with over ten years of experience!"
After Dou Jiansheng finished speaking, he lightly stepped on the accelerator.
The Land Rover M9 starts smoothly and moves forward quietly and slowly.
"Huh, why is the car moving, but I can't hear the engine at all?"
"Because the battery is still fully charged, the motor is using electricity to drive the vehicle!"
"So the engine only kicks in when the battery is almost dead?"
"Yes, and it's only responsible for generating electricity."
"Only generates electricity? Not directly driving the vehicle? Doesn't that mean your car doesn't need a gearbox?"
"Yes, but it's for electric motors."
Dou Jiansheng couldn't help but chuckle softly.
"Tsk tsk, you guys really know how to take shortcuts!"
"Knowing that we do not have enough technological accumulation and it will be difficult to bypass the patent barriers of international car companies, we simply decided not to manufacture fuel transmissions."
Xiao Jinhua retorted, "This is clearly playing to our strengths and compensating for our weaknesses, so how can it be called opportunism?"
Dou Jiansheng smiled but remained silent.
After driving the car out of the parking lot, I sped up and headed towards the stadium.
Press the accelerator down, and the speed will increase.
The very linear acceleration made Dou Jiansheng feel very good.
To accelerate in a manual transmission gasoline car, you have to frequently press the clutch, shift gears, and press the accelerator.
Automatic gasoline cars do not require the driver to use the clutch to shift gears; the driver can simply keep pressing the accelerator.
However, whenever the gearbox shifts gears, it feels as if the power is instantly lost, resulting in a very noticeable jerkiness during gear shifts.
Even if you buy a very expensive and high-end imported luxury car with a very advanced automatic transmission, you can still feel the shifting jerks if you pay close attention.
But at this moment, even if Dou Jiansheng held his breath and focused intently, he could not feel the slightest bit of shifting jerkiness; the power delivery was incredibly smooth.
As we approached the bend, I lightly applied the brakes and turned the steering wheel. Surprisingly, the massive SUV was not clumsy at all, and there was no wobbly, boat-like feeling when driving it.
Driving along the winding, undulating course, there was no sluggish power or difficulty in handling, nor was there any engine roar, tire noise, or wind noise.
Only when they reached a straight section of road did Dou Jiansheng suddenly slam on the accelerator. As the car tilted slightly upwards, a sudden surge of acceleration came through, and the roar of the electric motor could finally be heard inside the car.
"Wow, this acceleration performance is even more powerful than a large-displacement supercharged car!"
With little straight road left, Dou Jiansheng released the accelerator and suddenly slammed on the brakes.
I thought that such a large SUV would require a long distance to come to a stop.
As a result, the oversized piston calipers already give this car excellent braking performance.
During emergency braking, the motor will also drag the wheels.
This not only generates electricity in the reverse direction but also further improves braking performance.
When the car came to a steady stop, there was no strong 'diving and nodding' motion.
Dou Jiansheng was immediately stunned.
"Hey, that's not right!"
"I've driven many different cars, and I've never seen one that doesn't nose-dive when braking suddenly!"
"With an SUV this big, you should be able to nose-dive sharply when you brake suddenly, so why didn't you?"
Xiao Jinhua smiled, unable to hide his pride, and said, "Because we used an active suspension system, which reportedly uses a large number of sensors to collect vehicle data in real time and then adjusts the suspension status in a timely manner to ensure vehicle stability."
"Moreover, you are currently using the comfort mode. In order to ensure that the driver and passengers are comfortable enough, the active suspension system will naturally try its best to prevent the body from shaking violently, striving to make it feel like driving on flat ground."
Dou Jiansheng felt very uncomfortable after hearing these words.
Their Yanjing Automobile Company has been manufacturing cars for over forty years.
We believe our technological strength ranks among the top in China's automotive industry.
result……
As a senior executive of the company, I think it's normal for a car to lurch forward when it brakes suddenly, and there's no need to pay too much attention to it.
Handong Automobile Group, which used to manufacture agricultural machinery and heavy-duty trucks.
Instead, it innovatively adopts an active suspension system to ensure vehicle stability and make the ride more comfortable for drivers and passengers.
Thinking back to the test drive...
The power delivery is smooth and seamless, the handling is light and agile, and the ride is quiet, comfortable, and stable.
Although I coasted through my four years of university, I did study vehicle engineering.
Although his meteoric rise was largely due to connections, his years in the automotive industry had given him a good glimpse into the industry.
Therefore, Dou Jiansheng, who can barely be considered a semi-professional, no longer needs to test drive or experience it as a passenger.
He could clearly sense that Zhao Ruilong and his team had truly put in a lot of hard work and used their real skills to develop this domestically produced new energy vehicle, which they had invested a huge amount of money in.
That's why it's not only pleasing to the eye but also incredibly enjoyable to drive. Even in the smallest, most insignificant details, every effort is made to showcase a sense of technological luxury.
Just like in the early spring, when it is still freezing cold in the north.
It's not unusual for a car to have automatic air conditioning, nor is it surprising that the seats have heating.
But even the steering wheel is warm, and such small details as keeping your hands warm while driving are really pleasing.
For a car that aims to target the high-end luxury market, there are many features that the owner and passengers may not need, but obviously cannot do without.
"Hey Lao Dou, what are you standing there for? Let's go!"
Xiao Jinhua's shout brought Dou Jiansheng back to his senses.
"Uh... I'm testing the auto hold function!"
"After I stopped, it seemed like the brakes really engaged automatically, and the car didn't roll even when I lifted my foot off the brake pedal!"
Dou Jiansheng, who reacted quite quickly, hurriedly came up with an excuse for himself.
"Heh, what's so special about this?"
"To prevent the car from rolling away if the driver gets out without putting it in Park or engaging the handbrake."
"Our car will automatically stop even if the driver doesn't get out of the car and unbuckles their seatbelt."