lcionline Chapter 249 A Crazy Test Drive! I, Xiao Jinhua, regret it too late!
Chapter 249 A Crazy Test Drive! I, Xiao Jinhua, regret it too late!
Chapter 249 A Crazy Test Drive! I, Xiao Jinhua, regret it too late!
"Of course we have test vehicles!"
"We specially produced more than a dozen vehicles for various experimental tests, but are you sure you want to test drive one?"
Seeing Zhao Ruilong's somewhat surprised expression, he gave a slightly strange smile.
Xiao Jinhua suddenly felt a little regretful.
"I was hoping to test drive it, but looking at your expression, I'm suddenly getting a little creeped out!"
"Could it be that our test vehicle has safety issues, and it would be dangerous to test drive it?"
Zhao Ruilong patted the sturdy A-pillar of the test vehicle.
"With so many organizations working together on this project, how could there possibly be any danger?"
"Since the first vehicle was put into testing, safety-related subjects such as body structure, power system, and braking system have long been completed."
"It won't let you suddenly lose power or brakes while driving, and it certainly won't cause the battery pack to catch fire and explode after a minor collision with the chassis."
"In short, if there were really any danger, would we need to wait for you to test drive it? We would have dismantled it all already!"
Xiao Jinhua frowned and smiled, "Since there's no safety issue, why did you look a little strange just now?"
Zhao Ruilong smiled faintly.
"I can't explain why you're looking at the electronic engineering test vehicle here. Let's go straight to the test track."
"After you've seen the test vehicle and the testing environment, then you can decide whether you want to take it for a test drive!"
soon.
The group then transferred to an electric shuttle bus within the factory area to head to the test track.
The test track covers a vast area.
There is a high-speed ring road with an extremely large elliptical shape and a certain angle of inclination.
There are also smooth asphalt roads, potholed gravel roads, uneven muddy roads, steep uphill roads, and wading roads full of muddy water...
The vast test track offers a wide variety of road conditions that people encounter in daily life.
It is sufficient to meet the needs of various vehicles for testing in terms of handling, comfort, durability, and other aspects.
At this moment.
Despite the scorching sun, there are still quite a few test vehicles undergoing road testing.
Compared to the engineering test vehicle in the electronics laboratory.
These test vehicles, which are now ready for road testing, have already been fitted with body shells, glass, headlights, and other components, making them appear more complete.
However, to prevent leaks, each vehicle was fitted with some plastic parts and black and white striped stickers, making it difficult for the camera to focus and capture high-definition details.
"Director Yang, call vehicle number nine, which is conducting the high-speed test, over here!"
"Yes, Mr. Zhao!"
Director Yang, who was accompanying the tour, quickly used a walkie-talkie to summon vehicle number nine.
As the car slowly came to a stop, Zhao Ruilong immediately led Xiao Jinhua to the side of the car.
Xiao Jinhua quickly glanced inside the car through the window.
Although the front row has been equipped with seats, center console, etc., the back row is naturally empty, without even seats.
Furthermore, a number of professional instruments and equipment were installed on the passenger side and connected to the vehicle via a large number of cables.
"Why isn't this car properly fitted with all the trim and body panels? It looks like a bare, unfinished car!"
Zhao Ruilong explained, "The seats, leather, plastic parts, sound insulation cotton, etc. that you mentioned are still being researched and tested by the Environmental Engineering Research Institute of the Longguo Academy of Sciences."
"I don't want the first car I build to be criticized for having a strong odor inside, excessive formaldehyde, and making people feel nauseous and carsick. Therefore, all the materials inside the car need to be rigorously tested and then the best of the best are selected."
"..."
Xiao Jinhua was stunned.
Zhao Ruilong's demands for investing in and developing automobiles seem a bit too high, don't they?
To ensure that the vehicle interior is free of odors and has minimal pollutants, it must be able to withstand long-term use, including exposure to scorching sun, stuffy and humid conditions, and severe winter cold.
How many materials would it take to carefully select? And how many tests would it take?
In contrast, many car manufacturers today really don't pay any attention to the in-car environment.
Even imported new cars costing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars still have a strong smell of industrial leather mixed with asphalt sound insulation cotton when you open the door.
After buying a car, no matter how you open the windows to let it bask in the sun, put in activated charcoal, or use traditional methods like putting grapefruit peels in it, the effect is minimal and it can easily make people feel carsick.
Looking back now, it's probably not just that national standards for things like in-car air quality aren't high enough, but also that car companies, in their pursuit of maximizing profits, lack conscience.
At present, Zhao Ruilong's conscientious approach to car manufacturing is clearly aimed at increasing the product's competitive advantage.
If, at the same price point, his car is of good quality, has higher specifications, and is also environmentally friendly, consumers will definitely be more willing to support him, rather than those unscrupulous car companies that trample on national standards and dare to use any inferior materials.
Furthermore, through extensive scientific research experiments and engineering practice, Zhao Ruilong not only successfully built the car, but also sought ways to raise national standards, forcing other automakers to follow suit and thus increasing costs…
Xiao Jinhua, who is highly intelligent and skilled in finance, increasingly felt that Zhao Ruilong was not simple. Behind the crazy spending on car research and development, he was already preparing for future competitive battles.
"Hey, Mr. Xiao, what are you standing there for?"
"Didn't you want to test drive it? The driver has already gotten off to let you go, so put on your helmet, get in the car, and let's go!"
Xiao Jinhua awkwardly accepted the specially made helmet. "Didn't you say there was no safety issue? Why do I need to wear a helmet?"
Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "This car hasn't been fitted with sound insulation or laminated glass yet, so it will be very noisy when driving on the highway. I'm worried that if you don't wear a helmet, you'll find it too noisy."
"Then I'll wear it!"
After putting on his helmet, Xiao Jinhua hurriedly asked, "Is the air conditioning installed? I don't want to get unbearably hot after just a few laps, do I?"
"Don't worry, it definitely has air conditioning! Otherwise, how can we test the vehicle's energy consumption at high speeds?"
"Uh... well, okay then!"
Xiao Jinhua got into the car with trepidation.
Although the seats were fairly comfortable and the visibility was good, something just felt off.
But now that people are already on the bus, they're "riding a tiger and can't get off," so they have to grit their teeth and get on.
You should know how to drive an automatic car, right?
"Yes, I know to put it in Drive, step on the gas, and go!"
"Okay, our car doesn't use a traditional mechanical handbrake, it uses an electronic handbrake. Just press the P button, and that's equivalent to releasing the handbrake!"
"Okay, can I leave now?"
"Sure, but with dual motors, the acceleration is very fast, so you'd better press the accelerator pedal lightly!"
"Don't worry, I'll take it slowly."
"Let's go, if you're not confident, slow down!"
Zhao Ruilong took a step back and closed the car door.
Sitting in the car, Xiao Jinhua, despite having many years of driving experience and owning quite a few nice cars, was still slightly nervous at this moment.
Especially when he thought about how Zhao Ruilong had surprised him with a wicked grin when he suggested a test drive, he became even more uneasy.
"President Zhao!!"
Xiao Jinhua lowered the car window and asked with concern:
Are you sure there won't be any problems?
Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "No problem, try it without worry! I'm not afraid of you getting hurt, I'm just afraid you'll get addicted!"
"Addicted?"
Xiao Jinhua was somewhat puzzled.
How could you possibly get addicted to a brand new car that's practically still in its raw, unfinished state?
"Don't believe me? We'll see. You can drive it on any road conditions you want, as long as you can control it. You can drive as aggressively as you want, and I bet you'll fall in love with this car very quickly!"
Zhao Ruilong smiled and waved, and Xiao Jinhua gently pressed the accelerator and slowly drove off.
"I can drive however I want?"
"Mr. Zhao, are you treating me, Xiao Jinhua, like a test driver?"
"Although I'm not a professional driver, my driving skills are quite good!"
As Xiao Jinhua sighed, he realized there was no sound.
I don't know if it's because the helmet has good sound insulation, but I couldn't hear any noise at all when I listened carefully.
Xiao Jinhua tried pressing the accelerator a little harder, and the car speed immediately increased.
The electric motor-driven hybrid car indeed has an extremely fast power response, unlike a gasoline car where you have to wait a while after pressing the accelerator.
The feeling of being pushed back in your seat was so clear and direct that Xiao Jinhua couldn't help but press the accelerator harder.
Wow, that acceleration is amazing!
The intense push-back sensation sent shivers down Xiao Jinhua's spine, raising goosebumps all over his body.
My adrenaline surged, and I instantly felt a rush of adrenaline.
In the blink of an eye, the speed seemed to have broken through 100, and it was still increasing.
"My goodness, the acceleration is so fast!"
"It's incredible that such a big car can accelerate better than my sports car!"
Xiao Jinhua exclaimed in surprise as he continued to increase his speed.
He wanted to test the limits of this car.
It quickly broke through 150, and apart from the increased noise, I didn't feel anything else unusual.
The car didn't feel unstable, and the steering wheel didn't vibrate violently. If I continued to press the accelerator, the speed would actually increase.
After running two laps, he became bolder and bolder.
I increased the speed to 160, but it still wasn't enough, so I sped up to 170, almost reaching 180.
The feeling of speeding along was quite good, and it felt like if you kept pressing the accelerator, the car would still have power and could go even faster.
Since we're already here, and the venue is in such good condition, wouldn't it be a waste not to go all out and drive like crazy?
Ever since.
Xiao Jinhua continued to accelerate, running laps.
It's a city SUV, but it feels like a sports car to drive. It's so exhilarating!
Next to the test track.
Seeing Xiao Jinhua running laps at breakneck speed, Zhao Ruilong knew that the guy had gone completely overboard.
Electric hybrid vehicles, compared to gasoline vehicles, not only have extremely fast power response but also powerful output.
In order to achieve strong power and fast acceleration, traditional gasoline-powered cars must use large-displacement turbocharged engines and high-quality transmissions.
Even so, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in just a few seconds is quite difficult. Even for supercars, breaking 0-100 km/h in four seconds is extremely rare.
Therefore, in the world before his transmigration, Zhao Ruilong already had a deep understanding of the fact that electric vehicles accelerate quickly and have strong power, making them very addictive.
Many people even feel that once they've driven a fast and powerful electric car, they don't want to drive a slow gasoline car again.
That's why when Xiao Jinhua asked to test drive it, Zhao Ruilong wasn't worried about his safety, but rather that he might get addicted after trying it.
"Everyone, please don't stand up, come inside and sit down to watch!"
"Judging by this pace, Mr. Xiao won't stop until he's run dozens of laps!"
After saying that, Zhao Ruilong took the lead and walked towards the monitoring and command center of the test track.
Sitting in the air-conditioned center is much more comfortable than sunbathing outside.
Moreover, the center has a large screen and rows of monitoring monitors.
It displays real-time images of each test vehicle, including the interior and parking spaces, as well as operating parameters such as speed, fuel level, and battery level.
While Xiao Jinhua was frantically testing the car, Zhao Ruilong reviewed the recent test reports and decided to hold an on-site meeting.
Developing a car is not easy, but destroying one is very easy.
Zhao Ruilong didn't want to have gathered so many units, spent countless manpower, material resources, and financial resources to painstakingly develop this car, only to have it exposed to various quality problems after it was launched.
If the first hybrid vehicle receives terrible reviews and sells poorly, it will be very difficult to win over consumers and achieve good sales for subsequent models.
Therefore, Zhao Ruilong set extremely high requirements for quality, including many test items that are not available in China, or even in the more developed Western automotive industries.
While Zhao Ruilong was in a meeting.
Xiao Jinhua ran more than ten laps, finally having had enough of the high-speed thrill.
After gradually slowing down and exiting the highway ring road, he planned to try other road conditions.
First, on a stretch of wide and smooth asphalt road several hundred meters long, we repeatedly tested rapid acceleration and sudden braking.
The moment you floor the accelerator, the intense push-back feeling instantly gets your blood pumping.
Xiao Jinhua felt as if his body had left first, but his soul hadn't caught up yet.
When you slam on the brakes, your body is propelled forward by inertia, as if trying to break free of the seatbelt and crash into the windshield.
Such repeated rapid acceleration and braking are incredibly thrilling.
After having his fill of fun, Xiao Jinhua drove onto a bumpy gravel road, followed by a muddy road, an uphill road, and a water-wading road...
Two high-powered motors, one at the front and one at the rear, give the vehicle strong power.
In addition, the vehicle is equipped with electronic four-wheel drive, which can intelligently adjust the distribution of driving force between the front and rear wheels according to the vehicle's driving conditions.
So even though it's a city SUV, Xiao Jinhua drove it like a hardcore off-road vehicle.
No matter how harsh the road conditions, it can be easily conquered thanks to its powerful engine and four-wheel drive system.
The feeling of not caring about the vehicle and just driving recklessly and violently is equally exhilarating.
The worse the road conditions, the more wildly Xiao Jinhua played.
After rushing up the steep slope once again, it plunged down and charged wildly across a muddy road.
The splashing mud and water blurred the windshield, causing Xiao Jinhua to lose his way.
Not being familiar with the road conditions, he hadn't had time to slow down or brake when he heard a loud bang.
Brake suddenly to a stop, turn on the windshield wipers, and scrape away the mud and water.
Xiao Jinhua looked ahead nervously, but found nothing unusual.
He opened the car door and leaned out to look behind him.
Only then did I realize that I had knocked down the sign.
"Damn it, I'm scared to death!"
Xiao Jinhua breathed a sigh of relief.
This relaxation caused him to deflate like a punctured balloon, instantly wilting.
A wave of unprecedented fatigue washed over me.
Xiao Jinhua knew that the novelty and excitement had worn off.
Just like when you're focused on running a race, you don't feel tired.
But once you finish running and don't need to keep going, fatigue will immediately overwhelm your entire body.
"Hey, Mr. Xiao, what's wrong?"
Suddenly, Zhao Ruilong's voice rang out from inside the car.
Xiao Jinhua quickly turned his head, found the call button, and pressed it.
"I'm fine. I just didn't see the road clearly and knocked over a sign."
"By the way, I wonder if my aggressive driving will damage the car?"
Zhao Ruilong laughed and said, "I'd love for you to break the car, so that we can expose the problems with this model."
Xiao Jinhua gave an awkward smile.
He finally understood why Zhao Ruilong had built so many test vehicles, conducted various experiments and tests, and arranged for a large number of drivers to constantly drive them on the road.
Only by doing this can we expose whether the vehicle has design flaws or quality hazards, and discover whether various components can withstand long-term harsh operation.
There used to be many car manufacturers in China, but why didn't any of them produce high-quality, high-selling domestic passenger cars?
It's all because they were too eager for quick success and instant benefits. They only thought about piecing things together and getting it to market and making money as soon as possible. They didn't do many tests at all, so soon problems started to appear.
"Hey, Mr. Xiao, the car isn't damaged, it's perfectly fine. Why don't you keep trying?"
"The crazier the better! I want to see just how far our car can go!"
Xiao Jinhua could only manage a wry smile.
I couldn't help but think to myself, "Mr. Zhao, did you bring me here for a tour, or to help with testing?"
I'm worth over 30 billion! Before you, Zhao Ruilong, appeared, I was the real richest man in China!
And now... they're actually letting you test drive it!!!
However, since I suggested the test drive myself, how can it end after only an hour?
If word gets out, many people will laugh at me for being so young and already having poor physical strength.
"Fine, since you're not afraid I'll break the car, then I won't hold back!"
With a bang, Xiao Jinhua slammed the car door shut.
Continue driving on highways and rough roads.
He couldn't hold on any longer until he found no problems with the car during the test drive...