Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 358 The trend is irreversible, elegance will never go out of style!

"Old Ge? Old Ge??"

President Shen called out twice in succession.

"Well, what happened?"

Ge Junshan suddenly came to his senses and looked at President Shen and Zhao Ruilong with some confusion.

Why did you suddenly stop asking questions?

"I asked with a joking smile," President Shen replied.

It's as if it's asking, "Why aren't you arguing anymore?"

Weren't you quite the argumentative one before, asking all sorts of tricky questions?

Ge Junshan chuckled and shook his head.

"No, no, I've asked all the questions I needed to ask, and I've seen all the things I wanted to see."

"This car... is great, really great. Today has truly broadened my horizons."

"Having lived for so many years, I never imagined that cars could be designed to be so luxurious and grand, and built to be so advanced and comfortable."

"What I am most proud of is that this car was designed and developed independently by the Chinese people, and it is a new energy vehicle that has reached the world's advanced level!"

Mr. Shen, with both hands on the steering wheel, looked ahead and smiled:

"Is it merely reaching the world's advanced level?"

"In my opinion, we are far behind the West in the field of gasoline-powered vehicles."

"But in the new field of new energy vehicles, this car is already a global leader!"

"The West has been developing gasoline-powered cars for many years and has developed a path dependency that cannot be easily changed."

"Otherwise, if we turn to new energy sources, the technical experience and patented technologies we have accumulated over the years will be of little use."

"The massive industrial system surrounding the design, research and development, parts supply, production and sales of gasoline-powered vehicles is deeply entrenched and intertwined with vested interests, and it cannot be changed overnight."

"Yes!"

Ge Junshan nodded slightly and said:

"After manufacturing gasoline-powered cars for so many years, how easy is it to change direction?"

"Just like northerners who are used to eating noodles, it is difficult for them to change their taste to eat rice."

"People who are used to a light diet are unlikely to like spicy hot pot very quickly."

Mr. Shen firmly gripped the steering wheel and said calmly:

"Many years ago, Mr. Qian proposed that our country should vigorously develop new energy vehicles. Now that this car has emerged, it proves that his suggestion was absolutely correct."

"Our country is not rich enough in oil, so we have to try our best to reduce our dependence on oil. Moreover, after so many years of joint ventures, we still can't produce first-class engines and transmissions."

"On the contrary, the electronics and information industry, under the leadership of Huilong Group and with the unremitting efforts of many organizations, has not only narrowed the gap with the West in the past two years due to the impact of the bursting of the Internet bubble, but has even taken the lead."

"We not only have domestically produced operating systems, development tools, and design software, but also popular electronic products such as computers, MP3 music players, and 3G mobile phones, as well as widely popular social software and video games."

"Since we lag far behind in the field of gasoline-powered vehicles but have a leading position in the electronics and information industry, we should capitalize on our strengths and avoid our weaknesses, and resolutely and vigorously develop more advanced, intelligent, green and environmentally friendly new energy vehicles!"

The last paragraph.

Mr. Shen spoke with conviction and force.

But Zhao Ruilong did not feel excited or thrilled.

The two had discussed these things before, and some of the content was even said by Zhao Ruilong.

Now that it's coming out of President Shen's mouth, it's clearly meant for Ge Junshan's ears.

And what about Ge Junshan?

Without any hesitation, he immediately smiled and said:

"Although I didn't study science and engineering and don't know much about cars, I've ridden in and seen quite a few cars over the years."

"In my opinion, all gasoline-powered cars on the market now, including imported luxury cars from major brands, have a simple structure and are not complicated in composition."

"Besides the car body, there are four wheels, two rows of seats, plus the engine, transmission, steering wheel, brakes and other parts. There are very few electronic devices."

"Our car has a lot more electronic equipment than gasoline cars, including displays, computers, cameras, amplifiers, radar, batteries, motors, and electronic controls."

"Therefore, even though both are involved in the research and production of automobiles, new energy vehicles can obviously drive more industries, involve more companies, and inevitably provide more jobs and tax revenue."

"Even though our new energy vehicles can't provide the sensory stimulation of a roaring engine, they can offer a wealth of technological features to make travel safer, more comfortable, and more environmentally friendly."

"Therefore, in order to drive the development of more industries and to leverage our strengths and avoid our weaknesses to engage in differentiated competition, we should, both morally and logically, vigorously develop new energy vehicles, instead of following the old path of the West and trying to catch up with them who are already far ahead."

Ge Junshan's speech really surprised Zhao Ruilong.

But upon further reflection, it becomes easier to understand.

President Shen has already made his point clear.

Does Ge Junshan still want to contradict him?

Moreover, vigorously developing new energy vehicles has long been included in the high-quality economic development plan.

He couldn't even stop Handong from developing a high-quality economic development pilot program, so how can he say that China shouldn't be developing new energy vehicles?

Especially since he had spent so much time experiencing the car, he was very clear about whether the Land Rover M9, a domestically produced new energy vehicle, was a precipitous leap forward and whether it was worth developing vigorously.

Knowing full well that the West is already far ahead in the field of gasoline-powered vehicles, and that it would be difficult to catch up even with the full strength of a nation, if a country wants to develop into a strong automotive industry but refuses to take a risky approach, then it must be either foolish or malicious.

If Ge Junshan had any political acumen whatsoever, he would never have openly opposed it.

Moreover, those who can reach his level and rank are the most shrewd of all.

Knowing that the trend is inevitable, how can we go against it?

Going with the flow will actually bring many opportunities.

For example, if we want to vigorously develop new energy vehicles, we will inevitably have to introduce a series of preferential policies.

When policies are introduced, there will inevitably be a struggle for interests. Those who act first can seize the opportunity and make early arrangements.

The world before the time travel.

Amid the wave of vigorous development of new energy vehicles.

Isn't it just a case of a large number of new energy vehicle companies springing up like mushrooms after rain?

Many car companies are simply producing a bunch of industrial waste, not for sales but for fraudulent subsidies.

Moreover, some shrewd ones actually manufacture the cars and then transfer them between their own pockets to fraudulently obtain subsidies.

From the very beginning of investing in car manufacturing, they started to deceive investors and collude with local officials who wanted to achieve political success.

With favorable policies and collusion, they could easily find a piece of land, build a factory, acquire some equipment, and hire some workers.

Before the car was even built, they had already completed several rounds of financing, and their market value was often in the tens of billions.

Ultimately, regardless of whether the car can be successfully built or whether a mess will be left behind afterward.

Anyway, a small group of people have already made a fortune under the guise of manufacturing cars.

Zhao Ruilong is a time traveler.

One look at Ge Junshan's seemingly righteous but actually shrewd and calculating appearance.

I could even instantly anticipate what little tricks he would pull next.

but now……

If you see through something, don't say it; there's no need to expose him on the spot.

After the Land Rover M9 drove smoothly for a distance,

Mr. Shen slammed on the brakes and turned to ask:

"I've pretty much test-driven this car. How about you? Want to come and test drive it?"

"No, no, no, I won't experience it."

Ge Junshan shook his head repeatedly.

It was as if what President Shen was giving up was not the driver's seat of the car, but the throne of power.

"Na Ruilong, you drive it!"

"I'll go to the back and experience what it's like to sit in this car."

After saying that, Mr. Shen skillfully shifted into Park, unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the door, and got out of the car.

His movements were skillful and fluid, showing no signs of being a 60-year-old man who hadn't driven for many years.

And they didn't even ask why there wasn't a mechanical handbrake.

Without asking, I put the car in Park. Will it lose braking power and roll backward?

After moving to the back seat.

Instead of sitting in the boss's seat on the right rear side, President Shen sat behind Zhao Ruilong.

Skillfully fastening the seatbelt, adjusting the seat angle, and turning on the seat massage function...

Watching his smooth and effortless movements...

Ge Junshan couldn't help but frown slightly, secretly alarmed.

"This isn't his first day or his first time test driving this car."

"Judging from how skilled he is, he must have driven or ridden in the car many times before."

"Even if not, it must be Zhao Ruilong. He must have already given President Shen a technical demonstration."

Our gaze returned to Zhao Ruilong.

Seeing Zhao Ruilong shift into Drive and turn on the turn signal.

A semi-transparent car immediately appeared on the screen.

Ge Junshan was immediately startled.

I thought the screen was broken.

Upon closer inspection, the car was clearly visible in all directions...

"Is this what 360-degree panoramic imaging is?"

"Yes, it is mainly used when starting, reversing, and driving at low speeds to allow the driver to better observe the surrounding conditions and avoid collisions."

Ge Junshan couldn't help but recall how his daughter and son-in-law had come to pay their respects a few days earlier, bringing bags and bags of gifts.

When the son-in-law was backing into the parking space, he neither knew nor saw that there were still gifts left to be unloaded behind the car.

It knocked over two boxes in one go, and several bottles of wine shattered on the spot.

Startled, he quickly started moving forward.

But then he knocked down his granddaughter, who had suddenly run in front of the car and whom he hadn't seen at all.

Fortunately, he was going quite fast, and the people around him shouted in time, so he immediately stopped the car.

Otherwise, the whole family would probably have to spend the Spring Festival in the hospital.

If the son-in-law's car has a 360-degree panoramic imaging function, he can see the surrounding situation of the car clearly.

It even has collision warning and emergency braking functions.

It's impossible for the car to first reverse and knock over two cases of liquor, then move forward and knock over the granddaughter...

"By the way, don't you ever release the handbrake? I've noticed that the drivers who drive me always release the handbrake before starting the car."

"Our car has an electronic parking brake. With the auto hold function activated, the parking brake will automatically disengage when you press the accelerator pedal."

"That's great, sophisticated and elegant! When parking and starting, the mechanical handbrake clicks loudly!"

"Elegance never goes out of style! We want to focus on technological luxury, so naturally we want car owners to truly feel the comfort and convenience brought by technology."

Zhao Ruilong gently pressed the accelerator, allowing the car to accelerate smoothly.

Sitting to the side, Ge Junshan said with a smile:

"You've built such a good car for the first time, how are you going to upgrade and replace it in the future?"

"Is that all?"

Zhao Ruilong shook his head slightly and then smiled:

"Although we have tried our best to use the best technology, processes and materials, the parts we have developed still have a low yield rate and limited performance."

“Electronic components such as chips and sensors are not powerful enough and consume a lot of energy due to the current limitations of the semiconductor industry. There is still a lot of room for upgrading.”

"Once we have better electronic components, we can achieve more advanced and richer functions. For example, the in-vehicle entertainment system can be made interactive and can be activated and operated by voice."