v2 Chapter 878： New car research and development 9

In fact, many things can't help but make Mac Donald suspect, Ian Wright and Henry Ford II are both children of aristocratic families. And they appreciate each other and trust each other even more.

Although General Motors is the largest auto company in the United States, it has now lost its family heritage. Most of the board members are also investors, which is far from the Ford family heritage. Ian Wright, as a child of an aristocratic family, has a very normal relationship with the Ford family.

Hearing that the same is true for the heads of the two largest car companies in the United States, Ian Wright fell into contemplation. Could it be that the Black Cloud Group is pretending to be calm, in fact, they have nothing to do.

Ian Wright: "Both are leaders in the U.S. auto industry, and they represent authority. It stands to reason that the Department of Defense should not question the views of the two companies, but now there are some changes. Black Cloud did not ask the military China has lowered technical standards and strongly expressed that it will develop new military vehicles in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Defense.”

"So Minister Weinberg wants to hear the opinions of the two of you; is it true that the Black Cloud Group has mastered an unknown technology. After all, Bao Zixuan is known as a super genius; he has high technical requirements and knows how to specialize. research."

Although the words are very subtle, the purpose is self-evident. Things get complicated by the fact that Black Cloud Auto didn't ask for lower technical standards. Whether they have mastered the latest technology, or are ready to give up.

It's a two-way game, and Henry Ford II and MacDonald dare not take the risk. Bao Zixuan is not a person who plays cards according to common sense, and often has to guard against it.

Henry Ford II: "Black Cloud Motor actually said that it will develop a new car in accordance with technical standards. It is incredible. The Ford engineering and technical team has undergone many demonstrations before. They all believe that the existing technical capabilities are not enough to solve the problem of auxiliary power equipment. Also. That is to say, the battery can't meet the energy storage requirements, is it because Bao Zixuan is confused and let us be in chaos."

The general aspect has not been discussed, and the same conclusion has been reached. It's just that I'm embarrassed to say it. I didn't expect Henry Ford II to be so direct, and it seems that he was forced.

Ian Wright: "We have no way of knowing what the Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan are thinking, and even if we know, it will not have much impact on the overall situation. Now we are discussing our own problems. Can Ford and GM solve the technical problems; or who knows who It can solve the problem. In case Heiyun comes up with a bidding plan to meet the Ministry of Defense for new military vehicles; then everyone will be very passive, and specializing in technology is the last word.”

Although I can't talk about how disappointed Ian Wright is, Ian Wright is very dissatisfied with the investment and attitude of Ford and GM to technology research and development. The Black Cloud side is fighting hard, and GM and Ford are still fighting with the Department of Defense. This is the so-called great American enterprise. It seems that the two companies have lost their blood, and they must be put under pressure.

Ian Wright: "The two of you should know what kind of person Bao Zixuan is. If you dare to do so, you must at least have some certainty. GM and Ford must show their attitudes, and they cannot have too big a technical gap with Heiyun."

"The two of you should know that the technical strength of Heiyun Automobile may be stronger than that of GM. Many things need to be planned ahead of time, and you can't always follow others."

I didn't say Ford, I wanted to give Henry Ford II a face. After all, Ford is a banner of American automobiles, and it cannot blindly destroy morale. Besides, Henry Ford II is also a shameful person, and in his capacity, not everyone can easily evaluate.

The American general was not polite, but what they said was very reasonable. And this also represents an attitude, there must be the meaning of Defense Minister Caspar Weinberg, and the heads of the two companies have to pay attention.

MacDonald: "There is news from the inside that Black Cloud Motors has established a secret R&D department. Bao Zixuan is in charge of it himself, and John Chambers, the head of the car company, only cooperates. It can be seen that this R&D team has a high level of confidentiality. "

"Fortunately, GM still found some clues. After all, the engineers inside are not only from inside Heiyun Automobile. Motorola in the United States; Thyssen and Krupp in Germany; and Heiyun Mobile Company are all involved."

"Judging from the current information from the insider, Bao Zixuan is making a big move. I just don't know where the R&D team has gone, so let's see if the Ministry of National Defense can consult Motorola."

What does this mean, it's a little shameless. Let the Ministry of National Defense come forward. Could it be that Motorola can't be bullied. If this was known to the media, Ian Wright would have to resign. How did this man become the CEO of General Motors?

Ian Wright: "President Donald, Motorola and Black Cloud are normal business practices. The United States is a country of commercial freedom, and no agency or department can interfere with normal business transactions. The Department of Defense has no such right, and in the future Don't say such words again. This time I will pretend that I have not heard it, and I hope you can do it yourself."

Mac-Donald felt embarrassed. He was just too anxious to express what he meant. So he quickly said apologetically: "General Ian Wright, don't get me wrong, things may be different from what you think."

"I mean Motorola cooperates with Heiyun, will there be a possibility of leaking the secrets of communication satellites and GPS positioning technology. Motorola has a lot of military secrets; and Heiyun Automobile is not a military supplier, and has no authorized."

"In case Motorola relaxes its vigilance in order to win customers. Then the US government will lose a lot, just thinking about preventing problems before they happen."

Ian Wright finally understood what it meant. The old boy was worried about Motorola's leaks. Robert Calvin, who is more cunning than a fox, would not do such a stupid thing at all. Obviously, the drunkard's intention is not the wine.

Questions are not necessarily wrong, let Motorola assist in the investigation; just take the opportunity to draw out the specific content of their cooperation project with Heiyun, then you can know the progress and status of the research and development of Heiyun's new military vehicle, so as not to be caught off guard.

Seeing Ian Wright's expression, Henry Ford II felt a door. He quickly followed up: "As a supplier of the Ministry of Defense, it is normal for Motorola to cooperate with the Ministry of Defense's investigation. I believe that Robert Calvin will not say anything. He is a man of understanding."

This is for the Ministry of National Defense to come forward, but can this face come out! Motorola is not a small player. If Robert Calvin is dissatisfied, everyone will not look good at that time.

Ian Wright: "I understand what the two of you mean. Regarding the normal business dealings between Heiyun and Motorola. The Ministry of Defense cannot intervene excessively. If someone investigates and inquires about GM and Ford without authorization, I believe they will feel uncomfortable. !"

"It is still necessary to take precautions before it happens. You can remind Motorola properly. I will report this matter to His Excellency the Minister of Defense, so don't worry about it."

This is obviously perfunctory and Tai Chi, and Ian Wright cannot be forced at this time. A lot of things still need him to coordinate, and they are not easy to bully.

MacDonald: "Is General Ian Wright still going to the Black Cloud Motors for inspection?"

We are all smart people, and we want them to listen to the situation. These two guys really didn't think of themselves as outsiders, and they actually called him up.

Ian Wright: "The purchase of the new military vehicles is mainly based on GM and Ford, supplemented by car companies such as Chrysler and Heiyun. In order to improve work efficiency, several teams were sent to the car manufacturers to inspect."

"I personally led the team to Ford and GM, which is to attach importance to the two companies. The other officers are in charge of different officers. You can go to Brigadier General Butt, he will go to Heiyun to inspect see The two pondered, and Ian Wright knew that this was going to be an idea. No wonder the American auto industry will decline, and how can such a leader grow and develop.

Use administrative means to hand over orders to them, do you have to do this all the time? The people are not fools, and the soldiers are not so easy to deceive. It seems that I still need to mention it and put some pressure on these two.

Ian Wright: "You need to be hard to strike the iron; even if you win a temporary victory by intrigue, it is difficult to be sustainable in the long run."

Without giving the two car company executives much time to think about it, Ian Wright politely saw off the guests on the grounds that there was still a meeting.

Seeing the two leave, I quickly reported the situation to Defense Minister Caspar Weinberg. I also mentioned something about Motorola by the way, but after getting a negative answer, I didn't say anything.

In fact, this is also what Ian Wright did on purpose, just to ask Kasper Weinberg to help him correct his mistakes, so that the leadership will feel that you are in control, and it is also a way to protect yourself. In addition, Kasper Weinberg disagrees, which is also an explanation for GM and Ford, at least not on his head.