All round car designer

Chapter 614 Meeting Schneider for the First Time
"Who said the DAS system is our core technology?" Zhou Fei asked with a smile.

Now it's Ma Huafu's turn to be confused. Isn't the DAS system the core technology of Mercedes-Benz Group?

"Isn't it?" Ma Huafu was stunned for a moment, then asked cautiously.

"It's not bad now, but it won't be soon." Zhou Fei smiled, and then continued to explain, "Old Ma, you forgot, isn't Ramsey already developing a more advanced DAS system? This system is just a transitional product."

"Mr. Zhou is talking about the ADAS system?" Ma Huafu suddenly realized.

Regarding the ADAS system that Ramsey is developing, Zhou Fei did introduce it to Ma Huafu in detail. No matter how you look at it, ADAS is more advanced than DAS system!

"Yes, it is the ADAS system. I have already learned from Ramsey that the development of the ADAS system will soon be over, even faster than the launch of Tesla's new car. Once this system is successfully installed, Even if the DAS system is not eliminated, within our group, it is only a fringe technology, not a core technology at all, as long as the price is right, what's wrong with selling the fringe technology to the opponent?" Zhou Fei smiled replied.

It is precisely because of the support of the ADAS system that Zhou Fei came to Shanghai to meet Schneider with confidence, even though he guessed that Schneider came for the DAS system.

Just like Zhou Fei dared to sell the single-point EFI technology to competitors such as Dafeng Automobile and Futong Motors, it was because Zhou Fei sold the single-point EFI, and he still had multi-point EFI, and even cylinders. Internal direct injection technology!
These are very core technologies in the eyes of the opponent, but in fact they are just marginal technologies eliminated by Zhou Fei.

Selling these technologies to them is equivalent to maximizing their value, so why not?

"That being said, the ADAS system cannot be installed immediately. Once Nikola's vehicles are also equipped with the DAS system, the competitiveness of the two new models, the Model X, will decline. In the short term, it is still It's not good for us." Ma Huafu still said very worriedly.

"You're overthinking this. Even if we sell the DAS system to Nikola, they must first solve the problem of compatibility. Our system is specially developed by Ramsey for the electric vehicle models of our group. , it’s different from Nikola’s system, so it’s impossible for Nikola to use it on their cars immediately.” Zhou Fei explained with a smile.

In order to solve the problem of system compatibility, Ramsey spent more than a year combining theoretical research and real vehicle testing. Zhou Fei did not believe that Nikola could solve the compatibility problem in a short time.

After Zhou Fei said this, Ma Huafu felt relieved.

"Tomorrow, Ma, come with me to meet Schneider. I have known this name for such a long time, and I haven't even met him in person." Zhou Fei smiled and continued.

Xu Yingteng has already sent Zhou Fei the specific meeting time and place, and it is scheduled to meet at the New Century Crown Hotel at [-] o'clock tomorrow morning.

"Okay, I just want to get to know Mr. Schneider." Ma Huafu nodded.

At the Baixun headquarters at this time, Xu Yingteng and Schneider were discussing something.This time, Schneider came to Huaxia to participate in the Shanghai Auto Show on the one hand, and to discuss matters related to the DAS system with Zhou Fei on the other hand.

Starting next year, Nikola ES1 will debut in the Chinese market, and the Shencheng Auto Show is undoubtedly the best opportunity to show itself. In addition, two new models of Nikola are also under development, and they will be released soon. Schneider wants to take this opportunity to promote the brand of Nikola well.

As for the matter discussed with Zhou Fei, it actually has the same purpose, all to increase the competitiveness of Nikola's sales in China.

"Did Mr. Xu tell Zhou Fei the time and place of the meeting?" Schneider, who was sitting on the side, asked.

"Tell him everything." Xu Yingteng nodded with a smile, and then asked again, "But how did Mr. Schneider persuade Zhou Fei to sell the DAS system to Nikola? After all, this is not an ordinary product. Zhou Fei But this system is being promoted as the biggest selling point of Tesla’s car wash.”

"At present, I have no special solution. I can only wait until I see Zhou Fei. As long as Zhou Fei is willing to talk, it is nothing more than a question of the price." Schneider replied.

Schneider is still unable to determine what Zhou Fei's attitude towards this matter is, and what to say about strategy.

"By the way, Mr. Xu has been in contact with Zhou Fei before. Can you tell me what kind of person Zhou Fei is? Or, how do you feel about him?" Schneider suddenly asked curiously.

Schneider knew about Zhou Fei through two channels, one was from news reports, and the other was from Fred, but in fact he didn't know Zhou Fei very well.

"What kind of person is Zhou Fei?" Xu Yingteng showed a thoughtful look, "I haven't had much contact with Zhou Fei, but judging from the few times I have been in contact with him, I think Zhou Fei is a particularly talented person. People in the city, even though he is only in his 30s, he is much younger than you and me, but he is very sophisticated in handling things, not at all like a 30-year-old should be..."

Xu Yingteng talked on and on for several minutes, and finally concluded, "Anyway, if you cooperate with Zhou Fei, you don't want to get any cheap from him, so when you meet Zhou Fei tomorrow, I think Mr. Schneider should be more careful. .”

"Hearing what you said, I want to meet him even more." Hearing this, Schneider became more curious about Zhou Fei in his heart.

"Tomorrow, Mr. Schneider and Zhou Fei are going to discuss things. I may not be able to help you. You also know that I broke the agreement with Zhou Fei because of my cooperation with you Nicholas, although he still doesn't hold grudges. , but there must still be a grudge, he can save me face and agree to come to see you, it is already very merciful." Xu Yingteng emphasized.

Schneider couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard the words, isn't it a coincidence, there seemed to be conflicts between him and Zhou Fei!

I'm afraid the meeting tomorrow will be interesting.

***
The next morning, Zhou Fei, Ma Huafu and others drove to the agreed place, New Century Crown Hotel.

"I don't understand why these people always like to discuss things in hotels. It's always weird. If you have something to do, you can come to our headquarters, or Baixun's headquarters. You have to come to some hotel." After getting off the car, Ma Huafu I couldn't help but complain.

"Okay, everyone is here, it's the same wherever you see them, just put their money in your pocket." Zhou Fei looked at the time, and then continued, "The time is just right, let's go, let's go too Meet this Schneider for a while."

(End of this chapter)