Vol 4 Chapter 347: Not small

"Like Tesla, we have just started here, and everything started from scratch." In the huge spacex workshop in Los Angeles, Musk took Feng Yiping, Martin, Mark, and Straw, all the directors of Tesla. Standing on a side platform, looking at the busy workshop below, he said in a high tone.

At this time, with his hips akimbo, he scanned the engineers below who were dressed differently from the general manufacturing industry, just like a child is finally expected to get his favorite toy, enthusiasm mixed with joy and excitement.

"I also believe that, just like Tesla can change the pattern of the auto industry in the future, when our rocket produces results, it will definitely change the pattern of the world's aerospace industry."

These guys have one thing in common, they will seize all opportunities, confidently and passionately to publicize and promote their views to anyone.

However, I have to say that this kind of faction can indeed infect people.

However, this meeting of his speech had no effect. Everyone was a little curious looking at the place where the rocket was going to be produced.

"It doesn't seem to be easy," Martin whispered.

"The difficulty is really not small," Straw said. "This is also a sophisticated system engineering, but one of the advantages of this project is that the rocket is designed and manufactured as long as it can work normally for a few minutes. But our car, in terms of design and manufacturing, must ensure that it can work normally for at least tens of thousands of hours."

"Yes, one is consumables and the other is durable goods. And you listened to Musk's introduction. He recruited so many experts from airlines. From technology to design, he didn't care about any patents. They all hope to use the existing ones. Can we do it? He only cares about completing the space launch with the lowest possible cost and as reliable as possible."

Martin thinks more, "So on the whole, I still think it is more difficult for us. Although we are driving on the ground, in the future, our cars, at least all core technologies, are our patents."

"Yes, I heard that Nasa has also opened up part of the Apollo project's technology so that they can develop suitable rocket engines according to mission requirements and overall design. Nasa also allows them to use test benches, and the Air Force also provides them with test sites."

Mark said without complaint, "But we don't have such good conditions. Those large auto companies, while preparing to watch our jokes, are guarding against us."

"In the aerospace field, spacex is a painful little brother, and in the automotive field, we, Tesla, are now a big troublemaker."

"you're right,"

As for Mark's statement, the others are very worried. In the past period of time, they have felt too much pressure from traditional automobile manufacturing companies, especially Martin who is poaching people everywhere.

He went to the car company, but he was not as popular as Musk in the airline.

"We tried every means to reduce costs," Musk was explaining to Feng Yiping some of his rocket company's attempts, "A lot of equipment, we buy second-hand goods on eBay,"

"I also try to free them from the thinking of rocket experts and look for inspiration from everywhere. For example, we have thought about whether we can use the milk cans on the milk carts to fill fuel? That is a mass-produced thing, which is very cheap. And not many failed,"

Well, Feng Yiping finally understands why their launch cost can be controlled to be lower than that of my great celestial dynasty. If you can often open such brain holes, it is strange that the cost is not well controlled.

Feng Yiping thought that his next sentence would be the subject of the board meeting in Los Angeles. Who knew that a guy like him would take an unusual path, "Have you been to the Kennedy Space Center?" he asked enthusiastically everyone.

This context is too jumpy, OK!

"Have been around," said several people, including Feng Yiping.

"I have visited many times. Every time I go there, especially when I go to the 39a launch tower, I am so excited that it is the first time we humans set out to land on other celestial bodies. I hope that in the future there will be my rocket. And the spacecraft can carry people who have dreams like me to land on Mars. I hope that in the future I can retire on Mars."

It’s not the first time everyone has heard of his dream of colonizing Mars. No one else said anything. Straw said, “That’s because, with the existing technology, even if we can succeed in the future, It’s a one-way ticket with no return trip, right?"

Hehe, Musk's expression is a bit exciting for a while.

Straw, a technical kid, is so straightforward.

Feng Yiping quickly relieved the siege, "Straw, technology will develop, but not now, does not mean that it will not work in the future, there is a dream, it should be right,"

But Martin still couldn't help laughing from behind.

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In the afternoon, in the meeting room of spacex, the last board of directors of Tesla Motors in 2003 was officially held.

"In the past few months, we have formed a very good team. With the concerted efforts of everyone, we have made many breakthroughs from the underlying technology to the core technology." The company's CEO Martin was the main one at the meeting. Speak.

"The results are outstanding, but there are also many difficulties. Some key technologies, such as the motor system, still need to be overcome. The integration of various subsystems is also a big problem..."

"So on the whole, we must be prepared for at least a few years of pure investment," he said. "This is the main issue we will discuss at this meeting. From this point of view, the company's financial situation is not optimistic. I think that by the middle of next year at the earliest, everyone should make up for the insufficient subscription amount."

"At the same time, we'd better discuss the issue of capital increase now,"

"Everyone, tell me what you think," Feng Yiping said.

Musk has been immersed in the pile of materials on his hands, his face is a bit bad, "In R&D, there are some achievements, but I think this is not enough, Straw, as the company's cfo, I think you need to review For the work of my own department, I hope to get the company’s specific R&D plan and schedule."

Feng Yiping always felt that Musk aimed at Straw as soon as he spoke. He might still be affected by Stella’s words in the morning. He reminded him, “Musk, Straw sends out such emails every month. You check the mailbox, there must be,"

To Feng Yiping, Musk was still very polite, "Oh, okay, I'll take a look again,"

In the next moment, he pointed the finger at Martin, "That is, our accumulated investment of 100 million US dollars can only last until the end of next year, that is, in more than a year, it will be all burned out?"

He threw the stack of documents on the table, "I am very disappointed with the company's cost control capabilities."

His remarks, although irritated, are still a matter of fact. He didn't mention my rocket company, but only invested 100 million US dollars.

"I admit that the company has room for improvement in some aspects. Especially after visiting spacex today, I learned a lot of good ways to save costs. I have already arranged some things at noon. I can be sure that when we return In Silicon Valley, there must be some new initiatives already planned,"

"So I am very confident that our cost control will be in line with Spacex in the future,"

Martin's words were really sincere.

But obviously Musk was not satisfied with his statement, and his face did not improve. "Have you finished?"

"No~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Martin has a good temper this time, "Please wait for Musk,"

"The money we invested, I will ensure that every cent is spent where it should be used, but as a CEO, I must ensure that the company's finances are sufficient, and I cannot wait for the problem of raising capital when there is almost no money."

"Feng," Musk said, "I think it is necessary for us to intervene in Tesla's daily management. This research and development is not a matter of overnight. The daily expenses will increase a little. After a few years, it will not be a small amount. Develop a so-called perfect car that the public can’t afford,"

"Martin also welcomes everyone to participate in the construction and management of the company. I definitely agree with your proposal. I will try my best to spare time. As for you, look at it, is it possible to set aside one or two days a month? Go to Silicon Valley?"

Musk thought for a while, "No problem,"

"Then I also want to confirm a consensus. It is impossible to develop the ideal electric car in our minds with our investment of 100 million U.S. dollars. Therefore, capital increase is inevitable. Everyone has no opinion on this."

"Feng, you know, I don't have an opinion on capital increase," Musk said. "I just hope we can improve the level of cost control. As for capital increase, we will do it in accordance with the regulations."

Regarding capital increase, it is determined in the articles of association that everyone will increase their capital contribution according to the original capital contribution ratio. This is beneficial to Feng Yiping, a major shareholder who is not short of money.

"Then we will determine that before the one-year term expires in July next year, everyone will make up the registered capital subscribed by 10,000. Then at the end of July, we will hold a board of directors to determine the specific details of the capital increase."

"Agree," Martin raised his hand first.

"agree,"

"agree,"

"Agree," Musk also agreed, but with his head down. (To be continued.)