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Chapter 50 Lithium battery industry to end

"By the way, how did you test the elixir I left for you last time?"

Jiang Ming changed the subject and asked.

The last time Jiang Ming went to Meiya International, he gave Lin Wanqing one of the Peiyuan Pills and asked her to find a technician to conduct a comprehensive verification of the Peiyuan Pill.

Although Jiang Ming verified it with his own body, the Peiyuan Pill works well, but Jiang Ming has plans to market the Peiyuan Pill in the future, and first asked Lin Wanqing to find a professional person to test it.

"Oh, you said that elixir, I arranged for a human test, it is very complicated, and there is no result yet."

Lin Wanqing said.

"Okay, if there is a result, let me know in time."

Jiang Ming exhorted.

Jiang Ming put down what he was doing and prepared to take a class on automatic driving.

These days, Jiang Ming sees that the knowledge level of autonomous driving has reached 80%. It is impossible not to be excited.

And after studying for a period of time, Jiang Ming found that he has fallen in love with this kind of life. Only in the campus can he feel the unique learning atmosphere.

But before Jiang Ming set off, the phone rang.

"Hey, Jiang Ming, where are you now?"

Seeing that it was Mr. Wang Mingyang's call, Jiang Ming didn't dare to neglect it.

"At school."

"What are you doing at school?"

"Let's go to class."

Jiang Ming said naturally.

Wang Mingyang:
"Haven't I been researching autonomous driving technology recently? Qin Ruya recommended me to come to Jianglin University of Science and Technology for further study."

Hearing Wang Mingyang's surprise, Jiang Ming explained.

Wang Mingyang:
Good guy, Mr. Wang Mingyang is speechless, and he said to himself that you, Jiang Ming, really went to university for classes.

Before Wang Mingyang also knew that Jiang Ming was going to learn autopilot technology, he thought Jiang Ming was just joking, but whatever he wanted, Jiang Ming went to the university to attend classes in person.

What did this kid think, if he didn't continue to research on good battery technology, he would start these "crazy ways".

However, this is Jiang Ming's freedom after all, so it is hard for Master Wang to say anything.

After all, Wang Mingyang had said it several times before, and if he said it again, he would be a little clueless.

"How are you learning?"

Wang Mingyang asked casually.

"It's okay, there are certain research results."

Looking at 80% of the research results of autonomous driving in the technology tree, Jiang Ming said happily.

Indeed, it is not easy to achieve this kind of progress.

Jiang Ming even thought that if he had this kind of learning spirit, why would he not be able to get into a good university, nor would he end up with a junior college degree like he is now.

Thinking of the college degree, Jiang Ming felt absent-minded for a while. You said that you can research the graphene battery, and you only have a college degree. This seems a bit outrageous.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ming's heart skipped a beat, as if he could upgrade his undergraduate degree.

I just don't know if the university accepts people like myself.

After all, it has been so many years since Jiang Ming University graduated, and he is already in his thirties, so he doesn't know if he can apply for the exam.

No matter what, Jiang Ming wrote this down.

Upgrade to a college first, and then take a postgraduate exam, that's almost the same.

Education should not be too high, too high to find a wife.

These are the words of the older generation, we must listen to them!

Jiang Ming's sentence was okay, and it had achieved certain results, which made old Mr. Wang Mingyang even more speechless.

Forget it, don't worry about it.

Old Mr. Wang Mingyang feels that if we continue to talk, there is no need to talk about this.

"That's fine, remember to tell me if there is any result."

Mr. Wang Mingyang quickly ended this topic.

"Okay, Mr. Wang, why do you have time to call me?"

Jiang Ming asked.

"That's right. I don't know if you have paid attention to graphene batteries recently."

Mr. Wang Mingyang asked.

It stands to reason that Jiang Ming, as the developer of graphene batteries, Wang Mingyang would not ask such a question.

But after hearing Jiang Ming say that he had been researching some kind of autopilot technology recently, Wang Mingyang didn't know what to do, so he asked.

"No, what's wrong?"

Jiang Ming asked naturally.

Well, this guy really abandoned his main business, no, I want to bring this guy back.

"Jiang Ming, you are from the battery industry, you should pay more attention to the industry's dynamics."

Old Mr. Wang Mingyang dissuaded him heartbrokenly.

"I've been too busy recently, and there are a lot of things to do, so I'm a bit negligent. Besides, the graphene battery has been stabilized, so there's nothing to pay attention to. Could it be that something went wrong?"

amount.

Hearing Jiang Ming's words, Mr. Wang Mingyang was speechless.

"What's wrong, it can't be that the graphene battery really has a problem, shouldn't it?"

Seeing that Mr. Wang hadn't spoken for a long time, Jiang Ming asked.

"call."

"It's like this. There is no problem with the graphene battery, and the product quality is very good. In the past month, graphene batteries have been shipped in large quantities and achieved excellent results."

"According to the current trend, I believe that within a year, traditional lithium-ion batteries will basically have no way out."

Master Wang took a deep breath before speaking.

Hearing Wang Mingyang's words, Jiang Ming couldn't help nodding. Graphene batteries are really strong. In such a short period of time, they can't beat traditional batteries.

It seems that Baineng Company is quite good at running things, otherwise it would not have been possible to achieve such results.

"pretty good."

Jiang Ming said affirmatively.

"It's very good. According to this rhythm, Xia Guo's battery technology will be dominated by one company. But the bad thing is this kind of dominance."

Wang Mingyang continued.

"Because graphene batteries are too strong, traditional battery factories have no way out, and they rebelled."

"Rebellion, what rebellion?"

Jiang Ming didn't know why.

"The domestic battery factories are okay, they can combine technologies, and there is still a way out. Foreign ones are basically dead."

"Seeing that the situation is not good, these international giants have united to monopolize the raw materials."

Wang Mingyang said.

"We have a monopoly. Could it be that we are talking about lithium carbonate?"

Jiang Ming said.

"Yes, it is lithium carbonate. Do you know the price of lithium carbonate? At the beginning of the year, it was still 5 yuan/ton, but now it is 50/ton, which has increased more than ten times."

Dude, such an exaggeration.

Jiang Ming did not expect that the cost of raw materials would rise so fiercely.

You must know that the price of lithium carbonate material of a battery cell can account for more than 50% of the cost of the entire battery cell. It is indeed a bit exaggerated to see such a rise.

"This is a problem in the industry, right? What does it have to do with graphene batteries? Everyone will go up if they want to go up, and the cost will not be paid by consumers in the end?"

Jiang Ming thought of the problem.

"That's what I said, but now, the supply of goods is very tight. Xia Guo's company basically can't buy raw materials even if they have money."

Mr. Wang Mingyang said solemnly.

"Is there still such a situation?"

"Yes, domestic battery manufacturers are now facing material shortages and will soon cease production."

Mr. Wang Mingyang said worriedly.

Hearing Wang Mingyang's words, Jiang Ming understood that this was a manifestation of lack of background.

Foreign counterparts, if they can compete with you, then compete clearly.

The gap is too big, and you really can't compete, so you will use secret means to limit your development.

The most important thing is that other people's means of restricting you are still very bright, and you really can't do anything about it.

You should know that the lithium carbonate used in lithium batteries is mined from mines.

These mines, not to mention being controlled by foreign companies, are also inextricably linked.Cut off your supply of raw materials directly from the source, and you will die?

Jiang Ming estimated that foreign lithium battery giants still hope that Xia Guo can share technology, and the final solution is the same.

"I said Mr. Wang, isn't this a matter of technology sharing? As long as the conditions are right, it's easy to talk about it?"

Jiang Ming has some doubts. It's not easy to ask me about this matter.

The technical patent of graphene battery is in the hands of Baineng Company. If you have any conditions, you can talk to them. It has nothing to do with me.

"It would be easy to share technology for business, but the price given by the giants is too low to negotiate."

Wang Mingyang said.

"Baineng Company is not too greedy, right? For this kind of thing, win-win cooperation is the kingly way."

Jiang Ming frowned.

"It's not Baineng's problem. In fact, it has the meaning of Xia Guo's senior management. After all, this kind of high technology cannot be easily shared. The senior management intends to use it as a bargaining chip."

Wang Mingyang said in a low voice.

Hiss, Jiang Ming gasped when he heard that something involving high-level officials was involved.

This is difficult. After all, in the game between big countries, enterprises have no decision-making power.

"Now Baineng is holding on tight, and foreign giants are also holding you back from raw materials."

Wang Mingyang said helplessly.

Many companies have already stopped production, and if this continues, the industry will collapse.

Hearing Wang Mingyang's words, Jiang Ming also realized the seriousness of the problem.

We must know that the lithium battery industry is not insignificant, with an annual output value of one trillion yuan and millions of employees involved.

If this industry is over, the turmoil it will cause will be very amazing.

It stands to reason that Xia Kingdom would not sit back and watch this kind of thing happen, but who can tell clearly about the game between big countries.

If there is a little delay, a large number of small and micro enterprises will die.

"So, Mr. Wang, what are you calling me for?"

Jiang Ming asked.

This kind of matter involving industry development and policy adjustment is beyond Jiang Ming's control.The ones who can manage it are Mr. Wang, a big player in the industry, but since Mr. Wang said this, it means that he can't solve it.

"According to our estimation, it will take a while to reach an agreement."

Mr. Wang Mingyang sighed.

"The problem of lack of materials will last for at least a few years."

several years?Jiang Ming was shocked.

Not to mention a few years, battery manufacturers stop production for a few months, and the entire industry chain will not be able to support it.At that time, many companies may die.

This incident had such a huge impact, no wonder Mr. Wang was so anxious.

But Mr. Wang, you think highly of me when you look for me.Jiang Ming thought of this in his heart.

"I'm calling you this time to see if you have any ideas?"

After all, Jiang Ming is the developer of graphene batteries. In the field of batteries, he still has some influence purely in terms of technology.

Wang Mingyang is not sure that Jiang Ming has any solution, but just wants to seek opinions from a wide range in the industry to see if he can find a good solution.

After all, an industry involving millions of people has to be cautious.

"Old Wang, what can I do?"

Jiang Ming said this subconsciously.

After all, it is really unreliable to rely on myself, a former practitioner, for things that Wang Lao can't solve.

But just as Jiang Ming said this, Jiang Ming's heart moved, as if he had thought of something.

"Hey, that's it, I'll think about it again."

Hearing Jiang Ming's words, Wang Mingyang felt a sense of loss in his heart.

Although he knew this was the result, but Jiang Ming said it himself, Wang Mingyang still couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

To be honest, Wang Mingyang has been looking for professionals in the circle, but there is no solution so far, and Wang Mingyang is a little bit about to give up.

"Lithium carbonate, lithium carbonate. You said if we didn't use lithium carbonate, wouldn't the problem be solved?"

Jiang Ming's heart moved, and then he spoke.

"Uh, what you said makes sense!"

Wang Mingyang couldn't help feeling emotional, but he couldn't say anything to refute.

But now I want to use lithium carbonate, this material is inseparable in the industry, not for you to assume.

Seeing Elder Wang's dissatisfaction, Jiang Ming guessed that Elder Wang might have misunderstood, and quickly said:

"Old Wang, what I mean is that if we produce batteries that don't use lithium carbonate, we won't be restricted."

"Is a battery that does not use lithium carbonate still called a lithium-ion battery?"

Wang Mingyang asked back.

"not called."

"That's it, we just produce lithium-ion batteries, and we don't use them any more. Isn't this voluntary shutdown of production?"

"That's not the case, Mr. Wang, what I mean is that we produce new lithium batteries, and then we don't use lithium carbonate."

Just because the more he explained, the more confused he became, Jiang Ming said quickly.

"Then will you produce a new type of battery?"

Wang Mingyang was furious, and asked back.

"Yes."

Jiang Ming said naturally.

"Then it's worth it"

Wang Mingyang said smoothly.

It's just that as soon as he said this, Wang Mingyang felt something was wrong.

"What, you said you would produce a new type of lithium battery?"

Wang Mingyang's voice raised an octave, and he said in disbelief.

"It will not be produced, and it is not a lithium battery. It is the idea of ​​a new type of battery. Compared with the traditional battery, the main feature of this new battery is that the demand for lithium ions is particularly low."

"How should I put it, it's so low that it's not considered a lithium battery anymore."

Jiang Ming remembered the carbon-based battery, that is, the full version of the graphene battery, and explained to Mr. Wang in this way.

"This this"

Wang Mingyang was so excited that he was a little speechless. If what Jiang Ming said was true, then Xia Guo's entire lithium battery industry would have the means to get out of the predicament.

It is inevitable for anyone to be bullied like this and feel dissatisfied in his heart.

Wang Mingyang is so enthusiastic about finding ways for Xia Guo's lithium battery industry because he wants to not be controlled by others and fight his way out of the heavy siege.

Jiang Ming may not understand the psychology of the older generation like Wang Mingyang, who are eager to break through when they are besieged and sanctioned.

After all, Mr. Wang's generation lived like this in the early days.

(End of this chapter)