All round car designer

Chapter 533 Under the table agreement

This time, Nikola came to discuss cooperation with Baixun with the determination to win. Schneider also had a general understanding of the terms of cooperation between Baixun and Feichi. Although the two parties did not officially announce it to the public, from the recent In the conversations of the executives, one can still deduce one or two things.

To put it simply, Nikola can provide any conditions that Feichi Company can provide, and Nikola can also agree to the terms that Feichi Company is unwilling to agree to.

This joint venture is to lay the foundation for future sole proprietorship, so Schneider doesn't care how much shares Nikola can hold in the joint venture company, and there is no need to go to a stalemate with the other party for a few percentage points of equity.

"Since Mr. Schneider is so frank, let me just say that this is the first attempt of our Baixun company to build a car. We are not familiar with many aspects. If your company can help us on the technical level, Then it will definitely be of great benefit to the growth of the joint venture..."

"I'm sorry Mr. Xu, let me interrupt. There are many classifications at the technical level. I hope Mr. Xu can be specific about what kind of technology it is. Just like our Nikolai, what we fancy is your company's ability in artificial intelligence. on the technical level." Schneider said with a smile.

"I'm sorry, I'm a little impatient. As for the specific technology, there are two main aspects. One is the technology of the vehicle structure. After all, we at Baixun are laymen in the field of automobiles. Mr. Schneider should not know about this. Say no."

"Of course, since we have established a joint venture factory, we, Nikola, will naturally provide the automobile technology." Schneider smiled, and agreed to Xu Yingteng's request.

"Secondly, since we are designing electric vehicles, can Mr. Schneider help us in terms of battery technology?" After saying this, Xu Yingteng looked at Schneider, and frankly speaking, this The request is a little too much, but if Nicholas can't agree, then what Baixun got from them is basically the same as what they got from Feichi. Why should Xu Yingteng offend Zhou Fei and cooperate with Nicholas again?
"I know that battery technology is the core technology of electric vehicles. I don't mean to ask Mr. Schneider to give us the core technology of your company for free. We can choose to pay patent fees or other methods as compensation." Speaking, Xu Yingteng added.

"Well, Mr. Xu, the battery is indeed Nikola's core asset. It is definitely unrealistic to provide it directly. Even if I agree, the board of directors will not agree, but I can fight for you to go to the Nikola headquarters for training every year. , How much you can absorb depends on yourselves, what does Mr. Xu think?" Schneider thought for a moment, then replied.

"If this is the case, that would be great. On behalf of Baixun, I would like to thank Mr. Schneider!" Xu Yingteng replied hastily.

For Baixun, it is already a very good result to be able to get the training opportunity. As long as our own technicians can fully absorb it in the future, it will be no different from Nikola directly giving the technology to Baixun!
"However, I also have conditions. The development of the first car of the joint venture company must be led by Nikola. Baixun's designers can participate in it, and they can also give opinions, but the final design plan needs to be determined by us. In addition, the name of the new car must also be named after Nikola, if Mr. Xu agrees to me, then I will do my best to obtain the approval of the board of directors for the technical training I just promised."

Soon, Schneider put forward his own conditions.

The purpose of Schneider's joint venture this time is very simple. It is to promote the Nikola brand in China. Even if it does not reach the height of Tesla, it will make all Chinese consumers think of electric vehicles first. The two brands Tesla and Nikola.

Secondly, Schneider will also use this joint venture to make Nikola go further on the road of intelligence. Tesla's models reserve space for the software and hardware of autonomous driving, and also have upgrade functions. This time, Nikola La is to imitate, but also to move this function to Nikola's new car.

In addition, Schneider also hopes to use Baixun's technology in artificial intelligence to comprehensively improve Nikola's technology accumulation in this area. To put it bluntly, Schneider came to Baixun to cooperate with Baixun this time with a learning attitude.

As for profits, in the short term, all electric vehicle companies will not generate net profits, so Schneider doesn't care about how much shares Nikola holds in the joint venture company. When the joint venture agreement expires, the electric vehicle industry can also truly benefit. When profits are realized, Nikola can completely withdraw from the joint venture and build a wholly-owned factory in Huaxia!
These are Schneider's calculations. In order to get a partner like Baixun to help Nikola complete its early technology accumulation, even if the conditions proposed by the other party are relatively harsh, Schneider can accept it.

"What about the next model development, does it also need to be led by Nikola?" Xu Yingteng did not immediately agree to Schneider's request. If all subsequent models are decided by the other party, then Baixun is still talking about self-made cars , nothing more than studying with the prince.

"The follow-up model development will naturally be discussed and decided by our technicians. I did this out of consideration for the interests of the joint venture. At this stage, Mr. Xu's side doesn't know much about car design. If we lead, we can also Guarantee that there will be no major accidents in the development of the model." Schneider smiled and shook his head.

"In this case, I am willing to accept the condition proposed by Mr. Schneider." Xu Yingteng nodded without any hesitation this time.

"Okay, then I would like to thank Mr. Xu for his understanding." Schneider laughed heartily.

After negotiating these most core terms, the next negotiation is very simple. Xu Yingteng and Schneider quickly reached a series of agreements, and the formal signing is left.

"Mr. Xu, since both Nikola and Baixun are willing to cooperate with each other, should we go further and implement the cooperation into action?" After reaching a series of consensus, Schneider looked at Xu Yingteng asked with a smile.

"I also have the same idea. Otherwise, tomorrow afternoon, the legal counsel of both of us will be present, and the terms will be drawn up on the spot. We will sign the contract tomorrow. Mr. Schneider thinks it will work?"

Schneider smiled, "I have no objections here, but what does Mr. Xu plan to do with Tesla?"

"Mr. Schneider can rest assured that we have not officially signed a contract with Tesla, and I will handle the rest of the matter to ensure that there will be no legal problems for the joint venture company." Xu Yingteng replied.

"Then Mr. Xu won't change his mind temporarily again?"

"How could it be? With a strong and sincere partner like Nicholas, I, Xu Yingteng, will not make mistakes again, hahaha."

"Well, I believe that time will prove how correct Mr. Xu's decision is!" Schneider laughed.

(End of this chapter)